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Stories for children afraid of the dark

Free TaleLamp stories to read aloud or listen to — and put your child’s name in.

Stories: 3 · Free, no sign-up, no cookies.

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The Whispering Light Spell

Ages 4–65 min✦ with your child’s name

When shadows stretch long across Max's room, Max and Mom invent a silly little spell to make the dark corners feel friendly again.

MagicAfraid of the darkWith Mom
The Little Dragon on the Windowsill

Ages 2–45 min✦ with your child’s name

When Grace's room grows dark, Grace and Mom find a tiny dragon glowing on the windowsill and invite him to keep watch until Grace falls asleep.

DragonsAfraid of the darkWith Mom
Oliver and the Glowing Path

Ages 2–44 min✦ with your child’s name

Oliver and Dad walk through a whispery forest at dusk, and with a little firefly friend and tiny glowing mushrooms, Oliver finds the courage to light the way home.

ForestAfraid of the darkWith Dad

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