Introducing the Top 13 Stories About Self-Confidence; a fantastic collection of tales that will inspire children of all ages to believe in themselves. Kids love spending quality time at bedtime to read entertaining and educational short stories, and these printable, free PDFs with pictures are the perfect choice for parents and teachers to download. Each story is designed to be engaging and fun, so they’re easy to tell and enjoy. Our selection of best self-confidence stories is perfect for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, early years, EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and elementary students, as they learn the important lesson of believing in their own abilities.

These self-confidence stories, ranging from classic fairy tales to famous, modern tales, can be read aloud as part of your nighttime routine or enjoyed by boys and girls during story time at home or in school. The captivating illustrations help children understand the morals of each narrative and keep learning enjoyable. What’s more, these online stories are available in audio English versions for a truly immersive and educational experience.

The importance of self-confidence cannot be overstated, as it helps children face challenges, persevere, and embrace their unique qualities. By reading these engaging tales, your little ones will develop a strong sense of self-worth, allowing them to not only succeed in their early years but also throughout their lives. In this collection, there are stories perfect for every night, so you and your child can create lasting memories and prepare for a good sleep while learning about the magical world of self-confidence. Enjoy these wonderful bedtime stories with your kids and help them grow into confident, resilient individuals!

Top 13 Stories About Self-Confidence for kids to read online:

1. The Mischievous Elf and the Gingerbread Man: A Gingerbread Man is delighted to be baked and escapes the oven, but his freedom is short-lived when he is captured by a mischievous elf who wants to use him as part of a gingerbread village. The Gingerbread Man feels trapped and alone, but a sweet elf named Lily discovers his situation and encourages him to escape. With her help, he makes a daring break for freedom and finds love in a distant land with Lily, whom he searches for and marries, living happily ever after. An ebook download is available.
2. The Brave Little Boy and the Big Slide: A little boy named Huggy decided one day he was going to overcome his fear and slide down the biggest slide at the playground. Even though he felt scared and unsure, a friendly squirrel reminded him of his dream and how he could achieve it if he believed in himself. With newfound courage, Huggy conquered his fear and slid down the big slide with a smile on his face. He learned that he could do anything he set his mind to and couldn’t wait to try even more adventures at the playground.
3. The Little Skater Who Could: The story is about a little girl, Lily, who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Despite her passion and dedication, she struggles to stay on her feet, but then one night, a magical ice fairy tells her the secret to gliding over the ice is to let go. The next day, Lily takes a deep breath, closes her eyes, and lets go of her fears. From that day on, she continues to improve and grow as a figure skater, eventually becoming a champion and fulfilling her dream.
4. Scared of the hairdresser: This story is about a little boy named Anthony who is scared of going to the hairdresser. His parents let his hair grow until it gets in the way of everyday life. They trick him into going to the hairdresser by telling him they’re going to the playground. Anthony gets angry when he realizes what happened, but when he sees how much better he can see and move without tripping over his hair, he realizes getting a haircut isn’t so bad.
5. The Reindeer Who Couldn’t Fly: In a land far away, Glow-Nose, a little reindeer living in the North Pole, was too scared to fly. Every year, when his friends flew off on Christmas Eve to deliver gifts, he watched from the sidelines and felt embarrassed. But Santa Claus recognized his special gift: his nose glows brightest, making him an essential part of the team. With practice and encouragement, Glow-Nose gained confidence and finally joined his friends in the sky, proud and happy to do his important job.
6. The search for eight little ice skates: In this story, a little spider named Spike wants to try ice skating but can’t find skates small enough for his eight feet. He searches everywhere and asks everyone he meets but to no avail. Finally, he goes to the ice rink and meets a friendly centipede who lends him eight ice skates and teaches him how to skate. Spike becomes a pro and wears his skates proudly wherever he goes. The story ends with a link to download the ebook.
7. The Champions of the Ice: A group of young friends who love ice hockey enter a tournament where they work hard to win every match and make it to the championship round. The final game is a tough challenge, but their team captain reminds them to stay positive. In the last few minutes of the game, one of their teammates scores, and they win the tournament, becoming known as the champions of ice hockey. The friends continue to play together for years to come, and the captain becomes a successful player.
8. Lemmy The Lemon: A sour lemon named Lemmy sets out to find the secret of being sweet, asking other fruits along the way. Finally, he meets a wise apple who tells him to be true to himself. Lemmy learns to embrace his sourness and returns to the fruit basket as a happy and confident lemon, respected by all. He even makes delicious lemonade and teaches the other fruits to be true to themselves.
9. The first swimming lesson: The story is about a boy named Theo who loves swimming, but is nervous about his first swimming lesson. His parents try to prepare him, but when his mother drops him off, Theo starts crying. The trainer approaches him and offers to let him watch the other kids swim for the day. As the lesson goes on, Theo becomes more comfortable and brave enough to join in the next lesson. He becomes a great swimmer and his mother is proud of him. Downloads of the ebook are available.
10. The Princess on the Glass Hill: A farmer’s meadow is mysteriously stripped bare every year on the night of St. John’s Eve. His three sons take turns staying in the barn to solve the mystery -the eldest two run away scared and the youngest, Boots, braves three earthquakes to find a big horse grazing outside. He uses his tinderbox to control the horse and take it to a secret place. Boots also wins the hand of the princess on top of a glass hill by using the three apples she is guarding with his newfound wealth.
11. The Brave Little Tailor: The story is about a little tailor who shows bravery when he orders only a small amount of fruit jam from a farmer’s wife. He kills seven flies and creates a belt with the words “Seven in One Blow.” He uses this belt to impress a giant and becomes a hero. He is sent on a mission to kill two giants, capture a unicorn and catch a wild boar, and in return, he is offered half the kingdom and the King’s daughter’s hand in marriage. In the end, he becomes the King but is nearly put in chains by the lackeys until he shows his bravery again.
12. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Magical Art of the Great Humbug: In this story, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion each seek help from the Wizard of Oz to gain what they think they’re missing: a brain, a heart, and courage, respectively. Oz gives them each what they want, but it turns out they had the qualities they wanted all along. Oz is revealed to be a humbug, and he doesn’t know how to help Dorothy get back to Kansas.
13. Uncle Wiggily and the Freckled Girl: Uncle Wiggily helps an unhappy freckled girl by leading her to a nest of freckled eggs and showing her how beautiful they are. The girl realizes that freckles can be pretty and stops feeling self-conscious about her own freckles. Uncle Wiggily, with the help of his bird friends, teaches the girl to find joy in being different.

In conclusion, these top 13 stories about self-confidence serve as valuable lessons and inspiration for kids, helping them to believe in their unique abilities and strengths. By reading about characters who find the courage to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, children can build their self-esteem and learn the importance of embracing their individuality. These tales remind young readers that confidence is a skill that can be nurtured and developed, ultimately enabling them to trust in themselves and reach their full potential. So, let’s keep encouraging our little ones to read, learn, and grow their self-confidence, for it will surely be an invaluable companion as they journey through life.