PagineThe Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde is a gentle classic that makes a wonderful bedtime story — free to read online tonight, right here, no sign-up needed.
Tender, bittersweet fairy tales — including the golden prince and the little swallow.
Read-aloud favourites like this one are ideal for winding down: a familiar story, a calm rhythm, and a happy ending signal to your child that the day is done. Snuggle up, take it a page (or a chapter) at a time, and let the story carry them toward sleep.
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Yes — you can read The Happy Prince and Other Tales free online in the Pagine library, with no payment or sign-up required.
This edition is a good fit for ages 8–11, though families enjoy reading it aloud together across ages.
You can read it in one sitting or split it across several nights — a chapter or a few pages a night works beautifully.