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.

3 min 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…

2 min 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…

2 min 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…

2 min 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.