Most read
Ruby and Zephyr: A Melodic Friendship
- 3 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 5–8
The Boy Who Overcame His Fear of the Dark
- 2 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 5–8
Lucia: The Girl Who Calmed the Storm
- 4 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 8–12
Esme and the Enchanted Lantern
- 4 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 6–9
Latest bedtime stories
Pip Finds a Rabbit in His Apple Sauce
- 3 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 5–8
Baatar’s Blue Kite and the Silver Fish Lie
- 9 min read
- Ages 6–10
Zoe and the Celestial Friendship
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Freya's Enchanted Journey to the Silvery Lake
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
The Enchanted Grove: A Tale of Magic and Harmony
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
The Secret of the Eternal Oak: A Fox's Tale
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–9
The Moonlit Whisper of Willow Woods
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
Oliver's Enchantment in the Holloway Woods
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–8
Lumina's Celestial Journey: A Firefly's Quest for Dreams
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
Olive and the Enchanted Violin
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–9
The Whispers of the Magical Oak
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Sofia and the Whispering Wind: A Tale of Magic and Hope
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
Tilly's Enchantment in the Norcross Woods
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Gigi's Tale: The Song of Dreams and Loria's Destiny
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Amelia's Enchanted Journey
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
Clara and the Tale of Tilly's Courage
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
The Starry Voyage of Little Rosie
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
Finn and the Enchanted Lantern: Guardian of Elderwood
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Agatha and the Secret of the Ludlow Woods
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
Isla's Radiance: A Star's Journey to Reignite Its Glow
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
About our bedtime stories
These are short bedtime stories for kids, written to be read aloud in about five minutes, just right for the last story before lights out. Most take place somewhere a little magical: moonlit gardens, whispering woods and silver-starred skies, where a brave girl calms a storm, a boy learns he doesn't need to be afraid of the dark, or a lost fawn is guided safely home.
The stories are gentle on purpose. Problems are small, nobody gets hurt, and every one ends somewhere warm and sleepy. They suit children of about five to nine, and many carry a quiet lesson about kindness, friendship or courage. Under each story you'll find a few questions to talk about and new words to learn, and our most popular ones can be played as audio, also on our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
For something livelier in the daytime, try our kids stories or Christmas stories.
Questions & answers
What age are these bedtime stories for?
Most are written for children of about five to nine, and each story shows a suggested age range. The language is simple and the stories are gentle, with no scary moments, so younger children enjoy them too when you read aloud.
How long does a bedtime story take to read aloud?
About five minutes. Most stories are 600 to 900 words, so you can read one start to finish as the last thing before lights out.
Can we listen to the stories instead of reading them?
Yes, our most popular bedtime stories have a play button at the top, read by a calm narrator. You can also listen to them as a podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.