I’ve compiled a list of over a thousand “Free Fariy Tales to Read. Fairy tales have a powerful magic all their own. They can transport us to a land of make-believe and open us up to new experiences.

They can also teach us life lessons or turn an ordinary day into a precious memory to cherish for the rest of our lives. Reading a good story can also help us develop our attention spans, something many people are in short supply of these days.

Who is the is “Free Fariy Tales to Read” for? 

Story Lovers

I’ve compiled this list for story lovers everywhere. A good fairy tale has the power to transport adults back to a time when our lives were more simple and full of innocent wonder. 

Parents, Grandparents, and Children

Fairy tales are a powerful tool for parents. They spark the creative imagination, instill an early love of reading, and create precious memories between you and your child. 

A word of caution to parents and grandparents, some of these tales are dark in nature and may not be suitable for younger children. So, you will want to screen them before you share them with them.

Storytellers and Writers

For writers looking to twist a fairytale into a new modern-day classic will find this list a wonderful timesaving resource. Please feel free to dive in and recreate the myths into a new story of your own twisting or fracture, as fantasy icon Jane Yolen calls it in her book: How to Fracture a Fairy Tale.

How to use this list of “Free Fariy Tales to Read”

Because this list is a resource, if you are looking for a particular story, it is helpful to use the search box on my site, it’s to the upper right side. And the command + find function on your keyboard to save time scrolling through the long list of titles. Note, some stories are listed in more than one book.

Please let me know if you find “Free Fairy Tales to Read” helpful! I love hearing from other storytellers and story readers alike! And if you twist a tale, feel free to share a link to your story in the comments. Also here’s a link to Fair Tales by Andrew Lang to read and try to twist into your own tale. Enjoy!