Stories / Rhymes / Lullabies

This category brings together tales, nursery rhymes, and lullabies that have cradled the childhood of entire generations. Captivating stories, traditional rhymes, and gentle melodies accompany children during their moments of relaxation or before sleep.

Ideal for creating a soothing atmosphere and nurturing the imagination.

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Children's Records on Vinyl: Stories, Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies

Why children's records on vinyl still make sense

Children's records on vinyl have a long tradition, and French families have an especially rich one: book-and-record sets, story 45s and nursery rhyme LPs were a fixture of family life for decades. This page gathers read-aloud stories, traditional rhymes and lullabies, many of them in French, alongside other recordings for young listeners. You will find familiar French children's performers such as Dorothée and Chantal Goya, and stage actors who narrate classic tales, including Michel Galabru and Charles Berling. For parents, the appeal is simple: screen-free listening, with an illustrated jacket a child can follow along with.

Classic story records and rhymes

Some recordings have become reference points. Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" exists in countless narrated versions in many languages, and among French listeners the reading by actor Gérard Philipe is especially well known, as is his recording of "The Little Prince." Traditional rounds such as "Frère Jacques" and "Sur le pont d'Avignon" appear on many rhyme albums, while Brahms's lullaby is a staple of bedtime records. If you are raising a bilingual child, French story records are also an easy, natural way to hear the language.

What to check before you buy

Kids' records were played hard. On a used copy, check the vinyl for scratches, and above all make sure the illustrated booklet is still there: a book-and-record set without its book loses most of its interest and value. Thin jackets, worn corners and crayon marks are common. For everyday listening with small children, a recent reissue is often the smarter choice: new vinyl, clean sound, and any vintage copy can stay safely on the shelf.

Booklet or picture book included
Vinyl condition and playing surface
Complete jacket without markings
Narrator and language of the recording

Compare prices on story and lullaby records

The same tale can exist in several versions, with different narrators and on 7-inch singles or full LPs. Each product page on Vinyles.com lists offers from several partner stores for that exact record, so you can quickly see who has it and at what price. For a baby shower or a birthday, a lullaby album or a classic story record in a recent edition is a safe gift, and worth comparing before you choose. Recordings by well-known actors remain especially popular.

Frequently asked questions

What is a book-and-record set?

A book-and-record set pairs a record, often a 7-inch single, with an illustrated booklet that follows the story. The child listens to the tale read by a narrator and turns the pages, sometimes on an audio cue. The format was especially popular with French families from the 1950s through the 1980s.

Are these children's records in English or French?

Many titles in this selection are French recordings: tales, rounds and songs from the French children's repertoire. Check the product page and track list for the language before buying. Instrumental lullabies and classical pieces for children work in any language, and French story records are a gentle way to introduce the language to kids.

Is vinyl a good format for young children?

Yes, as long as an adult stays involved: records are fragile and the stylus needs careful handling. For frequent play, pick a recent reissue rather than a valuable vintage pressing, and a simple turntable that a grown-up starts. The illustrated jacket helps kids follow along with the story.

How do I choose a lullaby record?

Start with the repertoire: sung traditional lullabies, instrumental versions or classical pieces such as Brahms's lullaby. A soft voice and sparse arrangements suit bedtime best. Then check the track list and side length, so you do not have to flip the record too soon.