Welcome to FableReads

Our mission is to make all fables of the world accessible for all the world’s children for free and without advertising. We offer a platform where parents, educators and children enjoy timeless stories from around the world, that foster imagination and critical thinking, and that encourage reflections and meaningful conversations about values and morals.

Features of FableReads

Free and Ad-Free

FableReads is committed to providing free access to our fable collection without any distracting advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted reading experience.

Great Reading Experience

We are committed to and will develop a great reading experience with night mode for bedtime reading, option for larger fonts, option for illustrations and more.

Large Collection of Fables

We offer hundreds of fables in English, with a diverse collection categorized into themes for many hours of discovery and enjoyment. Our Swedish collection currently features 20 carefully selected fables, and we are actively working on expanding this.

Lists of Popular Fables

We research and create lists of fables that are popular in different parts of the world as well as creating lists of fables that are exploring specific moral themes.

Interactive and Engaging

We strive to make reading fables an interactive and immersive experience. Stay tuned for more features, fable discussion points, quotes, quizzes and more.

Fun Reading

We plan to experiment with rewriting of classic fables in different writing styles including poetic forms or entertaining dialogues similar to modern animated movies.

Multiple Languages

Our goal is to provide fables in multiple languages, making it easier for readers to explore different cultural perspectives and enhance language learning. We are continuously working to increase the number of translations available.

Why Fables

Fables have been cherished throughout history for their ability to entertain, educate, and inspire. These timeless tales often feature animal characters, magical elements, and moral lessons woven into their captivating narratives. We believe that fables offer a unique way to engage both children and adults, sparking imagination, fostering critical thinking, and igniting meaningful conversations.

  • Accessible and Engaging

    Fables embed profound moral lessons within relatable narratives. By using animal characters to represent virtues and flaws, fables distil complex concepts into digestible stories that are fun to read together and inspire reflection.

  • Sparking Imagination and Encouraging Exploration

    With imaginative settings, vivid storytelling, and anthropomorphic creatures, fables capture the imagination. The short stories, available in different formats and languages, encourage reading and understanding of the narrative regardless of skill level. This makes them ideal for engaging parents, educators, and children in meaningful conversations.

  • Igniting Meaningful Conversations

    Fables serve as catalysts for igniting meaningful conversations on empathy and human nature. They prompt readers to examine their beliefs, values, and behaviors serving as a foundation to develop lessons for life such as critical thinking skills and moral reasoning abilities.

Join The FableReads Community

Become a part of our growing FableReads community! Connect with us on social media platforms, sign up for our newsletter, and stay updated on the latest fable additions, language translations, and exciting features. More to come…

Support Our Mission

FableReads is committed to providing free access to our fable collection without any distracting advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted reading experience. We have limited resources to promote and develop the website. Please spread the word to allow for more people to discover this free resource. Should you want to contribute more, feel free to contact us or click here to support.

Support Our Mission

Who Are Behind FableReads

FableReads have been initiated and funded by Anders Sundelin through Sundelin Development AB, based in Sweden. The fables are curated and illustrated by people all over the world coordinated by Leah May Autentico and Angel Julie Sevilla, based in the Philippines, who have also built the website. Anders' two elementary-aged daughters Eleonore and Sophie have also provided constant feedback. Do you want to contribute to FableReads? Review fables translated to your language?