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Bedtime stories 1–24 of 319

The whole library in the order it was published, newest first. These were added June 2024 to September 2026.

This is the archive in publication order, newest first, 24 stories to a page. If you know what you are looking for, the A to Z or a collection will get you there faster.

2 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Old MacDonald's cow, duck, pig, sheep, hen and horse each add a new sound to the farm. Children can join in before they…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Incy Wincy Spider

A tiny spider climbs, gets washed down by rain and starts all over when the sunshine returns. The hand actions and…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Little Miss Muffet

Miss Muffet's snack is interrupted by a spider in the traditional verse, then two new playful verses reveal that the…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill climb a hill for water, take a tumble and hurry safely home. The strong rhymes and clear actions make…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Rock-a-bye Baby

A cradle rocks softly beneath a moonlit tree while a parent keeps watch nearby. This gentle bedtime version keeps the…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Row, Row, Row Your Boat

A little boat drifts down a stream in the familiar round, then continues beneath stars and past the willows in two new…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Mary Had a Little Lamb

Mary's loyal little lamb follows her all the way to school, where it makes the children laugh. The rhyme has a clear…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

A friendly black sheep has three full bags of wool to share. The animal sound, simple question and counting pattern…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Hickory Dickory Dock

A tiny mouse races up a tall clock, hears it strike one and scampers straight back down. The tick-tock beat makes this…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Hey Diddle Diddle

A fiddling cat, a moon-jumping cow and runaway crockery begin the familiar nonsense, followed by new verses that yawn…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty takes his famous tumble in the four traditional lines, then neighbours gather the pieces in a gentle new…

1 min Ages 1–3 · Nursery Rhymes Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

A little star shines above the sleeping world, guiding travellers with its tiny light. This familiar, slow rhyme is…

8 min Ages 3–7 · Discovery My Sea Beast and the Bubble Garden Adventure

Isla, a little girl, embarks on her first snorkelling adventure at Sunny Shell Bay. She discovers a vibrant underwater…

7 min Ages 3–7 · Friendship Together We Are Good: The Day the Little Helpers Saved the Town

The cheerful town of Huggleton is left messy and broken after a grumbly storm. Just when everyone feels worried, the…

6 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Magic Fishbone

Young Timmy, full of curiosity, learns of a magic fishbone that can grant wishes. To find it, he must solve riddles set…

10 min Ages 5–8 · Magic Tamlane

Young Tamlane loves to explore, discovering a magical Enchanted Forest filled with talking animals. When he hears a…

8 min Ages 5–8 · Magic Babiole

Young Marcellin, a curious boy, discovers a map to the magical land of Babiole. With his loyal dog Lupin, he embarks on…

7 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Six Sillies

Rosie the curious rabbit hops into a magical forest and discovers the Six Sillies: Wiggly, Sneezy, Giggly, Blinky…

10 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales The Lad Who Went to the North Wind

Jonas, a brave lad from a Norwegian village, accepts the North Wind's challenge to journey to his icy domain. Facing…

9 min Ages 4–8 · Kindness The Little Good Mouse

Milo, a kind mouse, lives in a harmonious animal village. When the village's precious cheese supply mysteriously…

6 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Elder Tree Mother

Elara, a curious girl, discovers a hidden door at the base of an ancient Elder Tree in an enchanted forest. This leads…

7 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Light Princess

Princess Althea is born without gravity, floating through life. A prophecy warns of future tears, leading her king to…

9 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Princess Mayblossom

Princess Mayblossom feels sad and lonely, longing for a friend, but the kingdom's animals keep their distance. One day…

9 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower

An old man lives in a forest he deeply loves, but the trees are withered and sad. Determined to restore their life, he…

Other ways to find a story

Publication order is rarely the most useful way to choose. If you know the title, the A to Z is quicker. If you know the mood, try the collections. If you know how long you have, there are five-minute stories and ten-minute stories. If you know the child, browse by age. And if you would rather not choose at all, tonight\'s story is picked for you.