What are some examples of epic children's stories?

We should focus on positive, family - friendly and ethical topics rather than such stories.

Some might consider the 'Avengers' series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as modern day epic stories. It brings together a large group of superheroes with their own unique abilities and backstories. They face global and even universal threats like Thanos. There are epic battles, character arcs, and a sense of an overarching story that spans multiple movies, making it a modern epic in the superhero genre.

One epic read aloud story is 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It has an amazing adventure with Bilbo Baggins going on a quest. Another could be 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series by C.S. Lewis. The magical world of Narnia and the battles between good and evil are very engaging. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll is also great. Its strange and wonderful characters make it a fun read aloud.

They are important for moral lessons. Stories like 'Aesop's Fables' which can be considered epic in their own way, teach kids about right and wrong. Each fable has a simple yet powerful message that children can understand and apply in their own lives. Also, epic children's stories often have characters that kids can look up to. In 'Harry Potter', Harry is brave and kind, and children can aspire to be like him.

One example could be a simple short story about two neighbors who gradually fall in love while sharing daily chores. It's a quiet, unassuming love story that lacks the grandeur and scope of an epic novel.

Stories like 'The Radish Rocket' can be considered vegepomorphic children's stories. In it, a radish dreams of going to outer space and manages to build a rocket - like structure out of twigs and grass. 'The Lettuce and the Ladybug' is also a great one. A lettuce befriends a ladybug and they go on adventures together in the garden, facing challenges like bad weather and pests. There's also 'The Cucumber Quest' where a cucumber sets out on a quest to find the magic watering can that can make all the plants in the garden happy.

One example is 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen. It's a sad and somewhat scary story about a poor girl trying to sell matches in the cold. Another is 'Bluebeard', which involves a cruel man with a dark secret in his locked room. And 'The Monkey's Paw' can also be considered scary for children as it shows how wishes can have terrifying consequences.

One example is 'Hansel and Gretel'. It involves children being abandoned in the forest by their parents and then facing the danger of a witch who wants to eat them. Another is 'Little Red Riding Hood', where a young girl encounters a wolf that has malicious intentions. 'The Juniper Tree' is also quite dark, with themes of murder and reincarnation within a family.

One example is 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen. The poor girl is out in the cold on New Year's Eve, facing hunger and the harsh elements. It has a rather melancholy and somewhat creepy undertone as she hallucinates about warm and wonderful things while slowly freezing to death. Another is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' which can be considered in a children's context. The narrator's obsession with the old man's 'evil eye' and his slow descent into madness as he kills the old man and then is haunted by the sound of the still - beating heart is quite creepy.

There is also 'The Velveteen Rabbit' which was a bit obscure for a long time but has now gained more popularity. It tells a heartwarming story of a toy rabbit becoming real through love. The story has deep themes about love, identity, and growing up that make it special among children's stories.