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

After overcoming a storm of challenges, Old Mr. Beetle practically skitters on a cloud as he makes his way, oh so merrily, to his Wednesday night story time for young bugs on the 25th branch. But when he nears his story time stage, he discovers that the end of the branch has been blocked off. The 26th branch, directly above, is dangling ominously and presents too much of a hazard to allow his stor...

Bear is worried and feels hurried as he races to eat enough before his big winter sleep, and he no longer has time to spend with his forest friends. So they devise a clever plan that will allow Bear to slow down, spend time with his pals, and get the food he needs all at the same time. Listen in to this delightful rhyming tale of friendship. Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of...

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 3/7/21 A bird named Finch discovers a mysterious little wooden house in a tree. Will Finch ever meet the intended occupants of the house? 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 collection. To unlock the full Little Stori...

Crow can't wait to get home to his tree after weeks away. But when he lands on the forest floor, he finds that the tree he's called home for years...is missing. Not only that, his most prized possession is missing, too. Listen in as Crow goes on a search for the things he holds dear and makes a surprising discovery along the way. Thank you to ARI for the super important reminder message at the beg...

Floretta S. Bear sits by the fire and composes letters to dear friends to tie up loose ends before her big winter sleep. Relax into your armchair beneath a warm blanket and drift into hibernation with this sleepy tale. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium subscribers. On Little Stories for...

A family of dormice is sleeping peacefully inside their pumpkin when it starts rolling down a hill, kicking off a day of adventure. After the pumpkin lands in the river, the dormice must find a new one in time to host their cousins that evening. Will they find the perfect new pumpkin in time? Listen in and find out! Thank you to ALEAH and ELIM for the super important reminder message at the beginn...

Molly, a sweet-natured dwarf rabbit, owns a charming little restaurant. After her business has its worst day yet, Molly can't wait to move past it. But despite her best efforts, that might not be possible. Find out why in part two of this entertaining tale. Thank you to ELIO and HUGO for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and...

Arthur Mousington, a restaurant reviewer for Forest Foodie Magazine, has always dreamed of writing a glowing review that puts a new restaurant on the map. He thinks he finally has the chance after hearing about a little hole-in-the-wall called Molly's Restaurant, run by a dwarf rabbit. But when Arthur visits Molly's establishment, things do not go as he expects. Listen in to part one of this enter...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe have two very important book emergencies to address before school begins in just three nights. First, Bebe needs to return a shockingly overdue school library book. Second, well...you'll have to listen to learn about the second book emergency! Will the best friends be able to solve both emergencies at once,...

Rose keeps one eye on her book and the other on the door of her little cottage, hoping but not expecting her sister Blossom to come through it. At length, she accepts that she must do what she's been putting off: she must make the jam herself. Curl up in your cozy rocking chair and drift away to this heartwarming story about family. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Lit...

Mr. Owl does not want pie. Not even a bite. At least, that's what he keeps telling everyone and that's what he keeps telling himself. Only, it isn't true. He has tried to follow Dr. Owlington's orders, but it is getting rather difficult. And when Mrs. Owl announces her plan to bake Mr. Owl's very favorite kind of pie for an upcoming charity bake sale, Mr. Owl cannot stop his beak from watering. Bu...

Lambden is thrilled to finally get to spend a few weeks at Woolly Adventures, a real overnight summer camp for young sheep. The first day is so exciting and so exhausting that he falls asleep swiftly in his bunk bed. But after an unfortunate encounter with poison whistlefern, and a day spent inside due to rain, Lambden struggles to fall asleep without the help of his beloved Sleep Train. But there...

After many years, it is time for Goldie to pass down the family apothecary business. She carefully selects her granddaughter, a diligent and competent young raccoon, to carry the family tradition forward. Her plan seems airtight until her granddaughter stops by with surprising news that throws Goldie's future into question. Listen to find out who will take Goldie's place as the forest's beloved ap...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Anderson P. Weathertail is an organized squirrel and he prefers things to go as expected. But life does not always proceed according to a squirrel's plans. Find out what happens in this gentle story about a squirrel who must learn to loosen up. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://l...

Lavender wakes up from her Big Sleep with endless questions, mostly about the Annual Bear Picnic. When will it be? Will there be pie? And will her cousin Lilac be there? Mother Bear calmly answers some of the questions while leaving others open ended. Curl up in your den for this sweet story about a curious young bear cub, her loving mother, and the Annual Bear Picnic. This "Wandering Sleep Story"...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Gordon S. Mouseweather was born to make hats, and in time he became the most sought-after hatmaker in the region, known for his breathtaking custom designs. But despite his talent, his business is faltering. To make matters more challenging, he and his wife will be welcoming six mouse babies in just two weeks. In the midst of Gordon...

Career Night is fast approaching at Little Hedgehog's school, and the children cannot wait! There's just one problem--in a remarkable coincidence, nearly all of the Career Night speakers are forced to cancel due to unrelated reasons. It is now up to the students to find replacement speakers to inspire the youths. Little Hedgehog and Bebe set out to find a speaker, but will their efforts be fruitfu...

Lambden's town is in the middle of a heat wave. The students and teachers spend each school day in a kind of heat-induced trance, nodding off at their desks. There is little relief, but Lambden has a secret antidote: each night, he gets to board the delightfully chilly Sleep Train. This evening, he even intends to board early for a few extra minutes of frosty air. But when raccoons appear in Lambd...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. The studio spiders have strongly advised against ever writing a prequel, but unfortunately their advice came too late. This story features Frog from the "Frog and Salamander" stories, but takes place before they met. Frog befriends Turtle, another aspiring writer who lives near Wormly Pond. He delights in the fact that they are on t...

Gus needs a break from the bustle of the city. Following the instructions given to him by his dear cousin Tenny, Gus journeys to a little-known bus stop and rides out to the countryside. Curl up in a cozy bucket and drift away with this peaceful tale. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium su...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Dorothy sits under the shade of a tree with a thick book open on her lap and glasses sliding down her nose. She is the very picture of bookishness, and this image inspires another rabbit to invite Dorothy to join a book club. Dorothy accepts the invitation, but immediately doubts her decision. Because the truth is, she is not a read...

It is Bebe's big moment. The class spelling bee is finally here, and once she wins it, she'll move on to the school-wide bee. Everything goes to plan until she discovers she will be up against a formidable (and familiar) opponent. Listen to find out whether Bebe rises to the challenge! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to CRYSTAL for the super important reminder message at the b...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Brambleton is cozy in his little hut--whittling the last piece of his new chess set--when his cousin, Delphine, bursts in to invite him on a new adventure. Brambleton ultimately says yes, but what exactly has he agreed to do? You'll have to listen to find out! Thank you to FIA and BASTION for the super important reminder message at...

It is time for Mrs. Owl to go to bed. She's been out hunting all night and dawn is breaking out the window of her treehouse. But a wondrous idea seizes her and simply will not let go. She will make some soup--not a lot, just two bowls. But Mrs. Owl's soup does not come out exactly as she expects. Find out what happens in this endearing tale about an owl following her latest flight of whimsy. If yo...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Opossum always had a talent for finding things. He built a successful acorn storage and retrieval business, which became popular among the forest squirrels. With success came complexity, and Mr. Opossum needed help to keep his shop open. He found Beverly, a warm-hearted senior chipmunk, without even looking for her. But one day,...