A short Christmas story by Lucy Wheelock. This story reminds us that even in challenging times, choosing to show care and love to others can create joy and miracles in the world. Christmas Tales.

A Novel by Mary Maples Dodge. The story reminds us that while silver skates may sparkle, it’s love, courage, and kindness that shine the brightest of all. Christmas Tales.

A short story by O. Henry. The story teaches that true love is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional by demonstrating what gift-giving in love can look like. Christmas Tales.

An English legend. The story teaches that true bravery is not about being perfect. It is about being honest, facing your mistakes, and striving to be better.

Roman Folktale. The story teaches that empathy builds trust and connection, showing how kindness given to others often returns to benefit us.

A fairy tale by Oscar Wilde. Empathy can transform a person from selfishness to selflessness and kindness.

An Indian Folktale. The story conveys that integrity involves being honest and considerate, making choices that reflect care for others, and being accountable for our actions.

A Christian parable. The story demonstrates true empathy involves showing compassion and care for others, regardless of their background or identity. The Good Samaritan.

German Fairy Tale. Empathy is a gift that can transform even the simplest acts into blessings. The Golden Goose.

A Southern Indian Folktale. The story teaches that true wealth doesn’t come from riches alone but from character, honesty, and selflessness. It emphasizes that light—both literal and symbolic—attracts prosperity and well-being.

This chilling English folktale finds a woman sitting alone one night, wishing for company. Strange body parts enter the room one by one, starting with broad feet and slowly building into a full figure with a huge head. It all leads to an unsettling encounter.

In this spooky Russian folktale, a young girl is sent by her wicked stepmother to visit a fearsome witch named Baba Yaga. With the help of some magical items and advice from a talking cat, she escapes the witch and returns safely to her father.

This spooky German folktale is the story of a brother and sister, Hansel and Gretel, who are abandoned in the forest by their parents. They encounter a child-eating witch and must outsmart her to get home to their father.

This English ghost story tells of a man who marries a beautiful woman with a right arm of solid gold. When she passes away, he steals the golden arm from her grave and must face the consequences.

The story of a teeny-tiny woman who finds a mysterious bone in a graveyard, and a persistent, eerie voice demanding the bone back. The English folktale teaches the importance of respecting what belongs to others, wrapped in a delightfully whimsical narrative.

A classic American ghost story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells of Ichabod Crane, a school teacher, and his encounter with the Headless Horseman, a creature from New England folklore.

Considered the Irish origin story for the Jack-O-Lantern, this folktale follows Stingy Jack as he outsmarts the Devil. Jack initially gets what he wants, but is left to face the consequences of his selfishness.

This English folktale is a fun ghost story for kids. In it, a hardworking cobbler decides he wants to be famous for seeing a ghost. He then sets off on nightly ghost hunts, but each adventure goes hilariously wrong. He learns valuable lessons about wisdom and taking advice.

This charming Halloween story follows two siblings on a delightful Halloween adventure filled with dancing vegetables, friendly witches, and a magical night to remember. Free of spooky or suspenseful moments, this heartwarming tale is perfect for children of all ages.

In this spooky German folktale, a young boy embarks on a quest to learn what it means to shiver with fear. He faces both natural and supernatural challenges ranging from a man in a sheet, being near dead bodies, and spending three nights in a haunted castle.