Stories to read aloud
Fairy tales and bedtime stories from the Silbenwald — each with its own pictures. Free, no sign-up.
27 stories, with new ones every week.
The Star Money – A Tale by the Brothers Grimm, told by Grandmother Elder
A little girl who gives away everything she has — and receives more in return than she ever dared to dream. Grandmother Elder tells you this most beautiful and comforting of tales tonight, in her quiet and warm way.
Balduin and the Song of the Fireflies
Tonight in the Silbenwald, something is different — the fireflies are singing a song Balduin has never heard before. Wrapping himself in his warm coat and lifting his little golden lantern, he follows the flickering light into the forest to discover a beautiful, glowing secret.
Balduin the Badger Finds His Favourite Sleeping Spot
Tonight, Grandmother Elder is taking you into the Silbenwald, where the lanterns glow warm and golden and the fireflies are already dancing. Settle in as Balduin the Badger searches for his very favourite sleeping spot, meeting Piek, Fippa, the wise owl, and the fox along the way.
Hansel and Gretel – A Tale from the Silbenwald
Grandmother Elder tells the beloved story of Hansel and Gretel — gently, warmly, and without a single fright. A tale of courage, togetherness, and the certainty that everything will be all right.
The Glowing Moss at Silverfall
Deep in Silbenwald, a mysterious scent drifts through the morning air — fresh and cool and mossy. Piek the hedgehog follows his nose, and soon Balduin the badger, Fippa the squirrel, the wise owl, and I, the Fox, are drawn into a quiet, wonderful discovery.
Fippa the Squirrel Hides Her Last Nut
Fippa the squirrel has spent all autumn gathering nuts — but one single, very last nut is still tucked in her paws. On a glowing night in Silbenwald, Balduin, Piek, the wise owl, and the quiet fox help her find just the right place for it.
Thumbelina – A Bedtime Tale from the Silbenwald
A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb sets out on a great big journey — and finds, at last, exactly the place where she belongs. A gentle bedtime retelling of Andersen's beloved tale, told with warmth and wonder from the heart of the Silbenwald.
Piek the Hedgehog and the Missing Lantern Path
Piek the hedgehog loves the warm glow of the lantern path through Silbenwald — but one morning it stands almost dark, the golden lanterns all but gone. Together with Balduin the badger, Fippa the squirrel, and a very curious fox, Piek sets off to find them — and the answer turns out to be not frightening at all, but quietly wonderful.
The Owl Who Keeps the Silence of the Night – A Silbenwald Bedtime Story
Good night, dear child. In the Silbenwald, where warm lanterns glow in the old oak trees and fireflies dance like tiny stars through the mist, the Owl watches over the stillness every single night — until the night the silence suddenly disappears.
The Girl with the Matchsticks – A Fairy Tale
A beloved tale by Hans Christian Andersen, retold with warmth and gentleness for the Silbenwald. Little Clara walks through a snowy winter night, striking one matchstick after another — and every tiny flame brings her a miracle all its own.
Fippa and Balduin Search for the Silbenberry
Fippa the squirrel has dreamt of the mysterious Silbenberry — a berry that glows like a tiny star. Together with Balduin the badger, Piek the hedgehog, the wise owl, and a curious fox, she sets off into the enchanted Silbenwald to find it.
Piek the Hedgehog Curls Up in the First Snow
Piek the hedgehog sits outside his burrow in the Silbenwald and sniffs the night air — and then the very first snowflake falls. In this gentle bedtime story, Piek shares the first winter evening with Fippa the squirrel, Balduin the badger, the owl, and me, the Fox.
Snow White – A Bedtime Story for Children
Tonight, the old bear of Silbenwald settles beneath the glowing lanterns to tell the tale of Snow White — gently, warmly, and with great love, just right for children aged three to eight. Fireflies dance through the mist, seven kind dwarves wait in their woodland cottage, and a girl with the warmest heart of all finds exactly where she belongs.
The Fox and the Secret Glow-Worm Glade – A Silbenwald Story
One morning in Silbenwald, a fox named Fielo catches a mysterious sweet scent on the air and sets off to find where it comes from — with Fippa the squirrel, Balduin the badger, and Piek the hedgehog by his side. Deep in the heart of the forest, something magical is waiting for them.
The Fox Tells the Moon a Story
In the Silbenwald, a fox sits on his favourite stone under a round golden moon and tells a very special story — about Piek the hedgehog who lost his laugh, about Balduin the badger and his pot of tea, and about little Fippa the squirrel. A gentle, glowing bedtime tale for children ready to drift off to sleep.
The Bremen Town Musicians – A Tale by the Brothers Grimm
Old Grau the donkey thinks his best days are behind him — but then he takes the bravest step of his life and simply sets off. Along the way through the Silbenwald he meets Bello, Mina and Rudi, and together the four friends discover that belonging to one another is the greatest gift of all.
Balduin Discovers the Deep Root Passage
Balduin the badger makes a wonderful discovery: hidden between two ancient roots in the Silbenwald lies a secret passage leading deep into the earth, glowing with sleeping fireflies and filled with a silence warmer than any blanket. A gentle daytime story for children, with Fippa, Piek, and friends close by.
Fippa Falls Asleep in the Treetop Nest – A Silbenwald Bedtime Story
Fippa the squirrel has been racing and leaping through Silbenwald all day long — but now the warm lanterns glow along the old oak trunks and the fireflies drift up from the moss, and it is time for the treetop nest. This gentle bedtime story follows Fippa climbing slowly upwards, past Balduin the badger, past Piek the hedgehog, past the fox and the wise owl, all the way up to the softest, warmest, most beloved spot in the whole wide wood.
Mother Holle – A Tale by the Brothers Grimm
The Star Fairy tells a beautiful old tale: Mother Holle — gently and soothingly retold for children aged three to eight. A story about kindness, homesickness, and the warmth of a generous heart.
The Lanterns of Silbenwald Flicker in the Storm
The lanterns of Silbenwald are flickering in the storm, and Balduin the badger sets off with Fippa the squirrel, Piek the hedgehog, the fox and the wise owl to save the light of the forest. A warm, soothing bedtime adventure for children aged three to eight.
Balduin Dreams of Honey
Deep in the Silbenwald, Balduin the badger is almost asleep — until a warm, golden scent drifts in and carries him away to the most beautiful summer day he has ever known. Curl up and breathe it in as Balduin, Piek, Fippa, and friends share the sweetest afternoon the forest has ever held.
Sleeping Beauty – A Bedtime Tale from the Silbenwald
Tonight, a tale as old as moonlight: Sleeping Beauty. A whole castle asleep and dreaming for a hundred years, wrapped in soft mist and the warm glow of the Silbenwald.
Piek and the Owl Rescue Fünkchen
Piek the hedgehog discovers a tiny lost glow-worm named Fünkchen who can no longer find the way home. Together with the wise Owl, Balduin the badger, Fippa the squirrel, and a clever fox, Piek sets off through the Silbenwald — a forest of warm lanterns, soft mist, and a thousand little lights.
The Owl Sings the Forest to Sleep – A Silbenwald Bedtime Story
Deep in the Silbenwald, the owl lifts her voice and sings the whole forest to sleep. Join Balduin, Fippa, Piek and the fox as the fireflies glow, the lanterns sway and the softest song in the world carries your little one gently off to dream.
The Snow Queen – A Bedtime Story
Gerda and Kay are the very best of friends — until one winter's day, Kay is suddenly gone. Gerda sets out alone across snowy fields, through strange lands, and deep into the glittering dark, because some friendships are simply too warm to be lost to the cold.
Fippa Finds the Wishing Well
Little Fippa the squirrel follows a mysterious scent deep into the Silbenwald and discovers the legendary Wishing Well. What will she wish for — and what happens when a wish comes truly from the heart?
Piek the Hedgehog and the Warm Leaf House
Little Piek the hedgehog must build himself a cosy winter home — but where in all of Silbenwald will he find the finest leaves? With the help of his dear friends Fippa the squirrel and Balduin the badger, he sets off through the glowing, lantern-lit wood to make the snuggest leaf house in the world.
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