Instructions: To listen to our free audio stories for children, you will need a Flash Player. Most likely your computer has Flash installed on it. If not, you can get a free copy at macromedia.com. The audio story should start immediately--there is no need to wait for long downloads. Each audio story varies in length. They are generally 4-8 minutes long.

The following childrens's stories have been adapted and updated from thier original versions. Adapted texts and audio versions of these stories belong to Kids Avenue and this website. Children may listen to these audio stories for free. The text of the children's story appears on each page. Enjoy!

The following stories for children are available to listen to for free:

The Polar Bear King: A short children's story originally by Frank Baum that is about a fight to become a great polar bear king.

The Glass Dog: A short chlldren's story originally by Frank Baum about a wizard who wants to be left alone and a glass maker who wants to get married. A story without a moral.

The Wonderful Pump: A short children's story originally by Frank Baum about a woman who is given three wishes by a magical beetle. Does she use them wisely.

The Little Match Girl: An adaptation of the short children's story by Hans Christian Anderson about a street girl selling matches on the last day of the year.

The Sword in the Stone: An Adaptation of the Arthurian Legend.