Ukrainian fairy tales for children in Russian. Ukrainian folk tales

1 - About the little bus who was afraid of the dark

Donald Bisset


A fairy tale about how mother bus taught her little bus not to be afraid of the dark... About the little bus who was afraid of the dark read Once upon a time there was a little bus in the world. He was bright red and lived with his dad and mom in the garage. Every morning...

2 - Three kittens

Suteev V.G.

A short fairy tale for the little ones about three fidgety kittens and their funny adventures. Little children love short stories with pictures, which is why Suteev’s fairy tales are so popular and loved! Three kittens read Three kittens - black, gray and...

3 - Hedgehog in the fog

Kozlov S.G.


A fairy tale about a Hedgehog, how he was walking at night and got lost in the fog. He fell into the river, but someone carried him to the shore. It was a magical night! Hedgehog in the fog read Thirty mosquitoes ran out into the clearing and began to play...

4 - Apple

Suteev V.G.


A fairy tale about a hedgehog, a hare and a crow who could not divide the last apple among themselves. Everyone wanted to take it for themselves. But the fair bear judged their dispute, and everyone got a piece of the treat... Apple read It was late...

5 - About the mouse from the book

Gianni Rodari


A short story about a mouse who lived in a book and decided to jump out of it into big world. Only he did not know how to speak the language of mice, but knew only a strange bookish language... Read about a mouse from a book...

6 - Black Pool

Kozlov S.G.


A fairy tale about a cowardly Hare who was afraid of everyone in the forest. And he was so tired of his fear that he came to the Black Pool. But he taught the Hare to live and not be afraid! Black Whirlpool read Once upon a time there was a Hare in...

7 - About the Hedgehog and the Rabbit A piece of winter

Stewart P. and Riddell K.


The story is about how the Hedgehog, before hibernation, asked the Rabbit to save him a piece of winter until spring. The rabbit rolled up a large ball of snow, wrapped it in leaves and hid it in his hole. About the Hedgehog and the Rabbit A piece...

8 - About the Hippopotamus, who was afraid of vaccinations

Suteev V.G.

A fairy tale about a cowardly hippopotamus who ran away from the clinic because he was afraid of vaccinations. And he fell ill with jaundice. Luckily, he was taken to the hospital and treated. And the hippopotamus became very ashamed of his behavior... About the Hippopotamus, who was afraid...

Ukrainian fairy tale is one of oldest species literary creativity of the people. It has existed and been passed on from generation to generation for hundreds of years. Despite this, the Ukrainian fairy tale is still relevant and popular among readers of any age.

But a folk tale is not just an interesting entertaining story. Sometimes even the simplest story carries deep meaning. Fairy tales educate the younger generation, instilling in children a love of native land, pursuit of truth and justice, respect for elders. Therefore, children need to read Ukrainian fairy tales, starting from a very young age.

Folk tales are also interesting for adults. They carry a historical and philosophical component. Passing through centuries, a fairy tale, like a sponge, absorbs the characteristics of a particular time period and region, with its help you can learn a lot about the life of the Ukrainian people, their way of life, traditions, and worldview.

The Ukrainian fairy tale has its own characteristics that distinguish it even from similar Russian and Belarusian fairy tales. First of all, this is the highly allegorical nature of the images. Very often, the heroes of fairy tales are animals that have human speech and all other abilities. A striking example is the fairy tale about the cockerel and the harmful little mice, where in the images of lazy little mice it is very easy to recognize the character traits inherent in many people.

Ukrainian fairy tales are distinguished by vivid images, expressive speech, and a variety of plots. It's always interesting to read them. Whether it's a fairy tale with fantastic elements and magic, or a plot close to real life, it captivates the reader or listener from beginning to end.