Bedtime stories for 3 year olds

At 3, children can follow a story from beginning to end, guess what comes next and love repeating the character’s lines. Here you’ll find short bedtime stories with illustrations and questions to talk about afterwards, most with a 2-minute version for busy nights.

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Tiny Mango funny animals coloring book

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Funny animals coloring book

Coloring pages for after the story: a messy-haired lion, a little pig on vacation, a singing frog and more.

  • Ready to print at home
  • For kids ages 3 to 8
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What to look for in a bedtime story for a 3 year old

A main character to identify with, a small and clear problem, a line that repeats and a reassuring ending. It’s the age of animal stories, first emotions and nighttime fears.