Stories for 6 to 8 Year Olds

Early readers at this age are ready for a bit more plot and detail, while still enjoying a story read aloud together.

Peter Pan 🧚‍♂️ The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow UpPeter Pan 🧚‍♂️ The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow UpWendy Darling flies with Peter Pan to Neverland, where they meet the Lost Boys and the fearsome Captain Hook.
The Princess Who Could Not Be Silenced ⚜️ A Classic Norwegian FolktaleThe Princess Who Could Not Be Silenced ⚜️ A Classic Norwegian FolktaleAsh Lad sets off with a dead crow chick, a willow band, and a broken bowl -- and uses them to silence the princess.
Hans in Luck: A Classic Tale of Happiness and SimplicityHans in Luck: A Classic Tale of Happiness and SimplicityHans trades away his hard-earned wages step by step -- gold for a horse, a horse for a cow -- and yet feels happier with every trade.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff – Text and Tale by Asbjørnsen and Moe 🐐🐐🐐The Three Billy Goats Gruff – Text and Tale by Asbjørnsen and Moe 🐐🐐🐐The three Billy Goats Gruff must cross the bridge where a feared troll lives to reach the green summer pastures.
The Ugly DucklingThe Ugly DucklingA little duckling is seen as different from his siblings from the moment he's born -- until the day he discovers what he truly is.
Night at the Fairy Tale School: A Spooky Halloween Tale 🎃Night at the Fairy Tale School: A Spooky Halloween Tale 🎃When the lights go out at the Fairy Tale School, Ella, Trollulf, and Lumi go looking for the source of a mysterious knocking sound.
Santa Dad's Mix-Up with the Christmas Porridge 🍚Santa Dad's Mix-Up with the Christmas Porridge 🍚Santa Dad just wants his Christmas porridge in peace -- but Klara the hen has other plans.
The Gnome in the BarnThe Gnome in the BarnA farm gnome's Christmas Eve bowl of porridge is forgotten -- and his patience runs out at midnight.
The Gnome Who Took the Light of ChristmasThe Gnome Who Took the Light of ChristmasEvery light in the village goes out overnight -- and only Lina is brave enough to go ask the gnome why.
The Tortoise and the HareThe Tortoise and the HareThe hare laughs at the tortoise's slow pace -- until the race tells a different story.
The Ant and the DoveThe Ant and the DoveA small ant and a dove learn that good deeds always find their way back.
The Crow and the PitcherThe Crow and the PitcherThe crow finds a pitcher of water she can't reach -- until she thinks of a clever solution.
The Crow and the RainbowThe Crow and the RainbowOn a rainy day, Kalle feels a little sad -- until a wise old owl shows him something magical.
The Hen That Laid the Golden EggsThe Hen That Laid the Golden EggsA farmer grows rich from a hen that lays golden eggs -- until his greed gets the better of him.
The Magic TeacupThe Magic TeacupOn a cold, rainy afternoon, Emma discovers an old, beautiful teacup with magical powers.
The Milkmaid and Her DreamsThe Milkmaid and Her DreamsA young milkmaid daydreams about everything her milk could become -- until she loses it all.
The Moon and the Glowing CatThe Moon and the Glowing CatOn a starlit night, Sofie meets a cat that glows like the moon. Luna takes her on a journey through the moonlight and the sea of stars.
The Squirrel Who Learned to ShareThe Squirrel Who Learned to ShareMax gathers nuts for winter and guards his stash closely, until his friend Bella teaches him the value of sharing.
24 Advent Stories: Nissehmm's Christmas Journey Through Norway 🎅24 Advent Stories: Nissehmm's Christmas Journey Through Norway 🎅Follow Nissehmm on his magical journey across Norway, day by day, from south to north, in 24 unique Christmas stories.
Carpenter Andersen and Santa ClausCarpenter Andersen and Santa ClausEvery year, Carpenter Andersen dresses up as Santa Claus for his children. But one Christmas Eve in the forest, he meets the real Santa Claus -- and the two swap roles.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerRudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerA little reindeer who learned that being different can be the greatest strength of all.
Home Alone for Christmas: The Tale of Mikkel Solberg 🧑‍🎄Home Alone for Christmas: The Tale of Mikkel Solberg 🧑‍🎄The Solberg family accidentally leaves their youngest son home alone on Christmas Eve. Mikkel must defend the house from two bumbling burglars.
The Christmas Table That Fell to the Floor 🤣The Christmas Table That Fell to the Floor 🤣Dad Lars has built the Christmas table of his life. But Rex the dog has other plans...
A Magical Christmas Eve in FlaklypaA Magical Christmas Eve in FlaklypaEspen searches for Santa on Christmas Eve in Flaklypa, and finds him exhausted in the forest -- together they save Christmas for the whole village.
Santa's WorkshopSanta's WorkshopDeep in the north lies Santa's magical workshop, where laughter, starlight and a song are needed to get the gifts out in time.
The Christmas Gospel: The Miracle of BethlehemThe Christmas Gospel: The Miracle of BethlehemFrom the angel's message to Mary, to the shepherds and the wise men -- the Christmas gospel told for children.
The Christmas GuestThe Christmas GuestA small family in a mountain cabin shares the little they have with a mysterious stranger on Christmas Eve.
The Light on EpiphanyThe Light on EpiphanyOn Epiphany, Grandpa takes Anna and Kasper out into the dark to find a special light -- and a wish for the new year.
The Tale at the Christmas MarketThe Tale at the Christmas MarketEmil and Oskar visit the Christmas market at Bærums Verk and end up on a magical sleigh ride with Santa all the way to Maihaugen.
Hansel and Gretel: A Classic Tale of Courage and Cunning... and the Witch!Hansel and Gretel: A Classic Tale of Courage and Cunning... and the Witch!Two poor children find their way out of a great, dangerous forest to outwit a powerful and frightening witch who lives in a house made of candy.
Ash Lad and the Troll's Contest 🌲Ash Lad and the Troll's Contest 🌲Ash Lad tricks a troll into chopping wood for him -- and finally into cutting open its own belly in a porridge-eating contest.
The Enchanted BridgeThe Enchanted BridgeFelix and Ivy cross the feared 'Bridge of Mist' on Halloween and end up in a hidden, magical realm they must solve a riddle to escape.
The House's SecretThe House's SecretTwo kids in Halloween costumes sneak into the house everyone avoids -- and find the secret is more dangerous than they thought.
The Mysterious Cabin in the WoodsThe Mysterious Cabin in the WoodsKasper and Mina explore a mysterious cabin deep in the forest and find a box holding a riddle they must solve.
Ash Lad and the Good Helpers ⚓Ash Lad and the Good Helpers ⚓Ash Lad builds a magical ship and gathers a crew of strange helpers to win the princess and half the kingdom.
Fairyland and the Friendly WizardFairyland and the Friendly WizardLeo finds a hidden path into the forest and ends up in Fairyland, where the wizard Mago teaches him that real magic lives in the heart.
The Dragon Who Learned to SingThe Dragon Who Learned to SingDraco is a mighty dragon who feels lonely, until he meets an old wise man who teaches him about the magic of music.
The Giant and the Golden StarThe Giant and the Golden StarThe lonely giant Thoran sets off across the world in search of the golden star -- and finds something he needed even more.
The Wizard Who Knew EverythingThe Wizard Who Knew EverythingThree young adventurers seek out the legendary wizard Aldar to learn magic -- but what he teaches them isn't the magic they expected.
Little Red Riding HoodLittle Red Riding HoodMeet the little girl from the village on her way through the forest to grandmother's house -- and the dangerous wolf waiting there.
Little One's Dream to Help OthersLittle One's Dream to Help OthersLittle One wants to help everyone at once, but a wise bird in her dream teaches her something important about patience.
Mikael and the Cloth That Always Finds Its Way HomeMikael and the Cloth That Always Finds Its Way HomeMikael gets lost in the forest, but his old cloth helps him find his way home -- and himself.
The Forest's Secret FriendThe Forest's Secret FriendLukas explores a hidden path in the forest and meets a little mouse who shows him a secret about friendship and the forest's community.
The Old Man's WisdomThe Old Man's WisdomEmil visits his grandfather in the countryside, where a half-opened flower and an old apple tree have something to show him.
The Owl and the StarsThe Owl and the StarsThe animals of the forest gather around the wise old owl to hear the story of the stars -- and learn that even the smallest among us can light up the world around them.
The Stars That Light the SkyThe Stars That Light the SkyOne summer evening on the rooftop, Emma is swept into a starlit landscape, where a friendly star named Stella teaches her why the stars shine and how they've guided people for thousands of years.
Belling the CatBelling the CatThe mice of the house have a brilliant idea to stay safe from the cat -- but who actually dares to bell it?
The Fox and the GnomeThe Fox and the GnomeA hungry fox sneaks onto the farm on Christmas Eve to steal the gnome's porridge -- and ends up learning something about sharing instead.
Magic Moments: The First Day of SchoolMagic Moments: The First Day of SchoolIt's Emma's first day of school. Together with her neighbor Jonas, she discovers a new classroom, new friends, and a secret club.
The Lights at the Christmas ServiceThe Lights at the Christmas ServiceMaren is going to her first Christmas Eve service, but when the great altar candle suddenly goes out, she and her big brother Eirik have to find a way to save it.
The School That Came to LifeThe School That Came to LifeThree friends spend Halloween night in the old school in town to find out whether the rumors about it coming to life are true.
The Sparkling New Year's EveThe Sparkling New Year's EveThe Hansen family celebrates New Year's Eve at a mountain cabin and follows a secret trail of lights to a magical surprise.
The Forest's Secret ChristmasThe Forest's Secret ChristmasA family returns to an old cabin deep in the forest to celebrate Christmas -- and finds its way back to old traditions and to each other.
The Forest's Whispering VoicesThe Forest's Whispering VoicesTwo siblings venture into the dark forest on Halloween night to uncover the truth behind the legend of the whispering voices.
Grapus's Christmas GiftGrapus's Christmas GiftThe cat Grapus notices that Mrs. Larsen isn't herself this Christmas, and heads out into the forest to find something that might bring the joy back.
The Bear and the Fox: The Forest's Forgotten PathThe Bear and the Fox: The Forest's Forgotten PathBear and Fox set out to find a hidden path -- and along the way learn that honesty and trust are the real treasure.
The First Time on a BicycleThe First Time on a BicycleElias is riding without training wheels for the very first time -- a day full of nerves, falls, and a big triumph with friends.
The Fish and the Raven: A River Full of SecretsThe Fish and the Raven: A River Full of SecretsThe fish Laila and the raven Kjetil discover something is wrong with their river, and have to bring the whole forest together to save it.
The Hare and the Moose on the Great JourneyThe Hare and the Moose on the Great JourneyThe energetic hare Lykke talks the cautious moose Einar into joining her on a journey to the distant fjords.
The Hare and the Fox: The Forest's Invisible TreasureThe Hare and the Fox: The Forest's Invisible TreasureAn old map promises treasure deep in the forest -- but what Lykke and Fox find is something quite different from gold.
The Hunting Dog and the Roe Deer: Winter's SecretThe Hunting Dog and the Roe Deer: Winter's SecretMax and Elin follow unusual tracks deep into the mountain snow and discover that endurance pays off more than haste.
The Journey to the Christmas StarThe Journey to the Christmas StarPrincess Goldtop vows to find the vanished Christmas Star and bring light back to the kingdom -- a journey through snow-covered forests, past a mighty polar bear, and a stern ice queen.
The Roe Deer and the Raven: The Secret in the FogThe Roe Deer and the Raven: The Secret in the FogWhen Elin the roe deer decides to explore the mysterious fog at the edge of the forest, she finds an unexpected friend in Kjetil the raven -- and a hidden valley no one has seen in years.
The Shepherd and the WolfThe Shepherd and the WolfA shepherd who likes to trick the villagers with false cries of wolf learns the hard way what happens when no one believes him anymore.
The Squirrel and the Fox in the StormThe Squirrel and the Fox in the StormWhen a powerful storm threatens the forest, the squirrel Emil and the fox must work together to save the animals and trees they love.
The Wolf and the Hare: The Guardians of the ForestThe Wolf and the Hare: The Guardians of the ForestThe wolf Storm and the hare Lucky discover their forest is being cut down -- and rally every animal to defend their home before it's too late.
The Wolf, the Squirrel, and CourageThe Wolf, the Squirrel, and CourageNo one dares get to know the lonely wolf Storm -- until he saves a little squirrel from a falling branch, and the two set out on a journey that changes how the forest's animals see him.
The Wolverine and the Owl: RespectThe Wolverine and the Owl: RespectThe wolverine Tor runs wild through the forest until the forest itself sets him straight -- a fable about balance and respect.
The Owl and the Raven: Winter's SongThe Owl and the Raven: Winter's SongA mysterious song fills the snow-covered mountains, and the owl Frida and the raven Kjetil set out to find its source -- and discover a trial that tests their wisdom and courage.
The Moose and the FoxThe Moose and the FoxThe proud moose Magnus and the cunning fox become unlikely friends and must work together to rescue a girl trapped in a human-made snare.
The Fox and the Crow: A Lesson in CunningThe Fox and the Crow: A Lesson in CunningA hungry fox uses flattery to trick a proud crow into singing -- and steals the cheese she's holding in her beak. A classic Aesop's fable about flattery and vanity.
The Grasshopper and the AntThe Grasshopper and the AntA carefree grasshopper spends the summer singing while the ant works without rest -- and learns too late the cost of not preparing for winter.
Wolf in Sheep's ClothingWolf in Sheep's ClothingA hungry wolf finds an old sheepskin and disguises himself as a sheep to sneak into the flock -- but his trickery leads to an unexpected, ironic ending.