What are some popular children's stories around the world?

The story of 'Peter Pan' is extremely popular worldwide. The idea of a boy who never grows up and his adventures in Neverland have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike. Another is 'The Ugly Duckling' by Hans Christian Andersen. It's a story about self - acceptance that has been loved in many countries.

One popular mythological story is the Greek myth of Pandora's Box. Pandora was the first woman created by the gods. She was given a box but was told not to open it. However, her curiosity got the better of her, and when she opened it, all the evils of the world - like sickness, death, and sorrow - were released, leaving only hope inside.

Popular folk stories include 'Rumpelstiltskin'. A little man helps a girl spin straw into gold but demands her first - born child in return. There's also 'Hansel and Gretel'. Two children are left in the forest by their parents and they come across a witch's house made of gingerbread. And 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' where a piper lures away the rats and then the children of the town when he is not paid.

Gardening is very popular. People enjoy growing their own plants, flowers, and vegetables. It's a great way to connect with nature and see the fruits of your labor.

One popular 'big fable story' is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It teaches the lesson that slow and steady wins the race. Another is 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', which warns about the consequences of lying. And 'The Lion and the Mouse' shows that even the small can help the mighty.

One popular children's story is 'The Little Prince'. It tells the story of a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various strange characters. It's full of profound insights about friendship, love, and the nature of adults.

Some popular children's stories include 'The Three Little Pigs'. In this story, three pigs build houses of different materials to protect themselves from the big bad wolf. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is also very popular. A girl named Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole and has all kinds of strange and wonderful adventures in a fantastical world. 'Peter Pan' is another classic. Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, takes Wendy and her brothers to Neverland where they have many exciting adventures.

Then there's 'Pinocchio'. The story of a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy is both entertaining and educational as it teaches about honesty. Another popular one is 'The Ugly Duckling'. This story gives a message of self - acceptance as the ugly duckling turns out to be a beautiful swan in the end.

One popular children's story is 'Cinderella'. It's about a kind - hearted girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but finally gets to go to the ball and marries the prince. Another is 'Snow White', where a beautiful princess is chased away by her jealous stepmother and befriends seven dwarfs. And 'The Little Red Riding Hood' is also well - known. A little girl in a red hood goes to visit her grandmother and meets a big bad wolf on the way.

The 'Little Red Riding Hood' is a very popular children's story. It tells about a little girl who is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. She meets a big bad wolf on the way, and the wolf tries to deceive her and then her grandmother. It's a story that often has a moral about not talking to strangers.