25 Fun Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 9-12

Reach for this collection when you want to ground a busy day in the comforting, predictable structure of classic folklore. This book is ideal for the 9 to 12 year old child who is beginning to question the fairness of the world and enjoys seeing cleverness triumph over brute force. Joseph Jacobs, a master of the English fairy tale, provides stories that are brief enough for a single bedtime reading while offering rich moral complexity. While these tales are centuries old, the themes of resilience, justice, and the rewards of a kind heart remain deeply relevant. The language is sophisticated enough to build vocabulary but accessible enough for shared reading. It is a perfect choice for parents who want to move away from modern fast-paced media and return to the slow, rhythmic magic of traditional storytelling.