Bedtime stories 1–24 of 336
The whole library in the order it was published, newest first. These were added September 2026 to November 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.
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Ages 3–7 · Kindness
The Moonlight Post Office
Olive Owl must deliver a letter addressed only to someone who cannot sleep. She finds Kit awake beneath a blanket and…
2 min
Ages 4–9 · Problem Solving
The Pirate and the Moon Map
When a wave ruins Nell's paper map, the young pirate navigator uses the moon, a star and drifting leaves to guide her…
2 min
Ages 3–8 · Kindness
The Unicorn's Winter Bell
Sora and a pale unicorn carry a lost silver bell through a snowy village until its sound reunites a wandering dog with…
2 min
Ages 3–8 · Kindness
The Treasure That Grew
Three friendly pirates find seeds instead of gold. When they plant and share the harvest, one treasure map becomes a…
2 min
Ages 4–8 · Bravery & Courage
The Pirate Who Lost Their Roar
Captain Kit loses their famous roar before a race and discovers that listening, clear words and helping another crew…
2 min
Ages 3–8 · Discovery
The Unicorn Who Waited
Orla has no quick unicorn magic. By waiting beside a pond, she notices the frogs and fireflies that later guide…
2 min
Ages 4–8 · Magic
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…
2 min
Ages 3–8 · Bravery & Courage
The Friendly Shadows
A bad dream leaves Owen frightened of familiar shadows. A parent validates the feeling, checks the room and helps Owen…
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Ages 5–10 · Love
The Goodbye Garden
Asha and her cat Pip help plant Grandma's favourite flowers beside an empty chair. Stories, laughter and tears give…
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Ages 3–8 · Family
Nico and the New Baby Star
Nico does not instantly love being a big sibling. Ten protected minutes with a parent give his mixed feelings room…
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Ages 5–9 · Friendship
Finn and the Unkind Game
Finn is excluded by rules that keep changing. A teacher helps him name the unkind behaviour, walk away and tell, then…
2 min
Ages 4–8 · Bravery & Courage
The Sleepover Lantern
When a first sleepover stops being funny and starts feeling far from home, Hana asks for help and learns that staying…
2 min
Ages 3–7 · Belonging
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…
2 min
Ages 3–8 · Bravery & Courage
Bea and the Hospital Moon
A hospital room does not know Bea's bedtime yet. With Grandma, Button Bear, clear explanations and the same moon…
2 min
Ages 4–8 · Family
Two Bedrooms for Teddy
Sam and Teddy begin moving between two parents' homes. Familiar bedtime objects, repeated goodnight words and love in…
2 min
Ages 4–8 · Identity
The Quiet Corner Cat
When classroom noise becomes too much, Leo learns from a courtyard cat that a quiet pause can help him return and take…
2 min
Ages 3–7 · Bravery & Courage
Maya's Brave First Morning
Maya does not have to be ready for a whole first day. One hook, one letter and one skipping rope turn a frightening…
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…
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.