Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids

The Clockmaker is a mouse living an orderly life inside his clock shop. Hundreds of clocks announce each passing second. Each day is like the one before. But what happens when something tears him away from his life of precision? How will he handle being a mouse in the great wilderness? I loved making this story. I hope you love listening to it. Thank you to HENDRIX and STOREY for the super importa...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 4/8/2018. The Glowing Stones is about friendship and connection. There are times when things can get in the way of true connection with the ones we love, and this story explores how that can happen between best friends. This one is a bit more thoughtful and serious than some of my other stories. I hope you get something ou...

The school year is nearly done and the students at Little Hedgehog's school are surprised and delighted to learn that the auditorium is now newt-less! The annual talent show can proceed on the final night of school. Little Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to sign up! But what will Little Hedgehog do if another student has already claimed her talent? You'll have to listen to find out. Thank you to AID...

Today's story features one of your favorite characters, Mouse. This time, he has something extra special in mind for his best friend Larry. Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Librar...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 11/30/2024. Little Hedgehog and Bebe's new protégé, a dragonfly named Philomena, will be knocking on the burrow door at precisely 3:37 am. YAY! Yay. But their plans must change when a tiny, orderly babysitter appears at the burrow door, ready to care for the hedgehogs while Mr. Hedgehog attends a conference. Find out what...

Emmaline Rabbit cannot for the life of her remember where she left her hat. And unlike most days, she must be out during the hottest, brightest hours on the day we find her. She suspects it was moved by her youngest son, Dash, but she has no more time to search for it because she's promised to help her dear friend set up for the Midnight Market. Listen in to this gentle bedtime tale about a kindly...

Charlie is a persistent squirrel; when he wants to do something, he goes after it with all his heart. So when he decides that a lemonade stand is the best way to earn enough sunflower seeds to build the go-cart of his dreams, he does not give up until he hears a 'yes' from his mother. Find a cozy tree branch on which to nap and listen in as Charlie and his brother find a way to make the dream come...

Goatina does not have a garden, which has become a source of embarrassment, since every other goat in her quilting circle has a garden and can't seem to stop talking about it. Find out what happens when Goatina finally decides it's time to begin a garden of her own. Thank you to KIAAN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 5/1/2022. Mr. Beetle is back for another tale. In the last year, Mr. Beetle has skyrocketed to fame. He is known throughout the land as being inadvertently hilarious and somehow simultaneously boring. He makes bugs throughout the region laugh until it hurts, then he puts them to sleep with the dullness of his storylines. G...

Brambleton T. Beetle has many items on his to-do list. So when his lovable yet breathless cousin, Delphine, leaves for a weekslong trip, he feels a measure of relief at having some quiet in which to get things done. That is, until he discovers a surprise gift Delphine has left behind. It does not feel like a gift at all; it feels like yet another task to be completed. And when a knock comes at the...

There’s something about reaching the top of a mountain that is unlike anything else. That’s what this story is about. It features Kip, the squirrel we met in A Walk in the Woods. He’s back for another adventure. Snuggle up with your blanket. Hold it tightly so a bear cannot snatch it away. Thank you to Kaiya and Kaden for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Little Stories for Ti...

Usually, Lambden sailed through the winter months with nary a sniffle. And it seemed he would do so again, but just as the doldrums of winter gave way to the blossoms of spring, he developed a sore throat, a fever, and extreme exhaustion. He was undeniably ill, which meant there was no way he could board the Sleep Train. How will Lambden ever get through the long, dark night? You'll have to listen...

Cedric, Lionel, and Johnny rise from their beds in different corners of the forest, slip out the doors of their underground dens, and meet at the bend in the stream beneath a moonlit sky. It is time to begin their work as Three Foxes Moving Company. The brothers have moved all sorts of creatures over the years, but this evening they are surprised by the name of their customer. Could she really be...

Grumble is a salamander with a long tail and little legs and enormous eyes that are good at searching in the deep dark of the cave where he lives. Quib is his best friend, a little frog who can't see very well. Together, they venture--for the very first time--out of the cave they call home. It's the adventure of a lifetime. Thank you to NOAH for the super important reminder message at the beginnin...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 9/9/2023. Mr. Hedgehog has been dreaming of his Nana's famous apple cricket muffins for weeks. He decides it's time to go to the apple orchard to make his dream a reality. Get ready for a delightful adventure that ends with a visit to Nana Hedgehog! This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before...

Little Hedgehog and Bebe are in the middle of a thrilling word problem in math class when Principal Petridish breaks in with a stunning announcement: Take Your Pet To School Night is just one week away! The students are beside themselves with excitement. Little Hedgehog cannot wait to outfit Little Guy in his tuxedo. There is only one problem: Bebe does not have a pet of her own. Will Bebe success...

You can write a story about anything. It's true! The main character in this story is a sofa named Sheila who has been left at the curb. Listen to find out whether she finds her way back home, or perhaps on to another adventure. Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a wh...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 10/2/22. This is a quiet, sleepy story perfect for bedtime. The main character is an abandoned house that has become the resting place not for people (as intended for all houses) but for hapless woodland creatures who seek refuge from the elements. The house gets a surprise when she hears voices on her porch. Soon a 'For S...

Lambden the sheep is freezing. Several days ago, the region plunged into a cold snap and now he spends each day shivering through school. Every night, he looks forward to boarding the toasty warm Sleep Train. But when he shows up in the train tunnel, he is met with a chilly surprise. Listen to find out whether Lambden will get the cozy warm evening ride he hopes for. Thank you to KADEN for the sup...

Vivian, a ladybug of the forest, spies a delicious-looking aphid on a broad leaf attached to a sturdy plant. What she does not know is that the plant is inside a cottage. She spends a long winter inside, dreaming of the woods, waiting for the opportunity to return to the trees. Curl up on on your leaf pillow and fall asleep to this peaceful story. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series a...

Squirrel is thrilled to move in to his brand new treehouse. He cannot believe how well-crafted, warm, and dry it is. But things change when Squirrel decides to host a housewarming party. Find out what happens in this sweet tale about gratitude. Thank you to HARPER GRACE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stori...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 5/5/23 Badger has found the perfect sofa to place in his reading nook. It is beautiful, it is fashionable, it is one of a kind. But what will happen when the sofa will not fit inside the tunnel leading to Badger's burrow? You'll have to listen and find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while...

Little Hedgehog and Bebe's favorite New Year's tradition is fast approaching...but will it even take place?! The new organizer of the Annual Hedgehog Roll keeps cancelling the event, then reversing her decisions. Hedgehogs around the region are throwing up their paws in frustration. Listen to find out whether their beloved New Year's Noon festivities come to pass! Thank you to DANTE, LOGAN, and FL...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 1/27/24 Cuddle up with this sweet tale starring Little Bear and his grandpa from Little Bear Goes Over the Hill. Will Little Bear get to see the stars before his big winter sleep? You'll have to listen to find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story c...

G is an elf who lives and works in the drive-thru menu panel of a donut shop. She loves her job, and she is quite good at it. But what happens when she hears another elf usurping her position? You'll have to listen and find out! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a w...