A bedtime rescue pack
Stories for Two Homes and Moving House
Reassuring stories about two bedrooms, a new street, familiar rituals and discovering that home does not have to be a contest.
Printable planThese stories keep the adults calm and the child's mixed feelings central. They do not promise that change is instantly exciting; familiar objects and repeated goodnight words do the work.
Read them in this order
- 1
Two Bedrooms for Teddy
Sam and Teddy begin moving between two parents' homes. Familiar bedtime objects, repeated goodnight words and love in both places make two rooms feel secure.
2 min · Ages 4–8 · Low intensity - 2
Rabbit's New Street
A new house feels wrong until Imani and Rabbit fill it with familiar things, learn the street's sounds and let new details become their own.
2 min · Ages 3–7 · Low intensity - 3
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Town Mouse, sleek and city-loving, invites his country pal to experience the city's gourmet delights. Country Mouse is dazzled by the sights and sounds but soon discovers the city's dangers and constant noise. Together, they learn valuable lessons about home, friendship, and what truly makes them happy.
8 min · Ages 4–8 · Medium intensity - 4
The Blue Bird
A wealthy prince, despite having everything, feels unhappy and longs for more. One night, a magical blue bird in a dream promises to lead him to the Land of Happiness. He embarks on a quest with Mytyl, encountering enchanted creatures and learning valuable lessons about where true joy lies.
20 min · Ages 6–10 · Medium intensity - 5
The Unicorn and the Paper Moon
Elin and a shy silver unicorn mend a torn paper moon and a cracked horn with golden seams, discovering that repair need not hide what happened.
2 min · Ages 4–8 · Low intensity
This is a reading list, not medical or therapeutic advice. Skip any story that does not feel right tonight.