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

Leon is a young wild hamster hibernating the winter away in an underground burrow alongside his enormous family. But when a tree branch crashes to the ground above his head, shaking the ground all around him, he wakes up and goes on a snowy adventure. But the winter world presents challenges Leon did not appreciate or expect. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet tale about growing up. If...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe are desperate for a snow night off from school, but there has been nary a snowflake in sight all winter. They have been throwing ice over their shoulders, tossing salt into their tea, and eating beetles at twilight...without success. Until one night, the snow night of their dreams finally arrives. There is o...

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S NOON, EVERYBODY! Little Hedgehog cannot wait to implement a brand new rolling strategy this year, but there is just one teensy problem. She has come down with a case of the dreaded POLKA DOT EYE! What can this possibly have to do with the Annual Hedgehog Roll at New Year's Noon? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to RYLEE for th...

It is time for a peaceful night's sleep after a long day. Nestle in your bed and drift off to this sweet tale about an Old English Sheepdog named Elvis who has been waiting all day for his people to come home. 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 Sleep, ev...

Mouse from "Mouse Bakes a Cake" is BACK! Specifically, he is back from his first semester of cooking school. After a series of mishaps, Mouse is questioning whether he will ever become a real chef. Still, in order to help his dear grandmother, Mouse volunteers to make a dish for the annual winter festival. With his best friend Larry's assistance, Mouse will make some delicious cookies and get some...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Herman recently finished a beautiful, paw-crafted birdfeeder. He loves to sit in his little rocking chair and watch the birds. But he learns from his neighbor, Violetta, that one must have a permit to install a forest birdfeeder. Can this really be true? In order to keep his birdfeeder from being taken down, he investigates and is a...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Rocky is a rambunctious young raccoon tasked with going to the midnight market to purchase items for his mother. It is the first time Rocky has had such an opportunity, and he wants to show how responsible he can be. Things get a little more complicated when Rocky's little sister tags along. Listen to find out what happens in this s...

Rufus is a wiry terrier with a little whip of a tail who is taken out of the animal shelter and brought to a new home with the Lady and another dog, Frankie. It should be cause for major celebration...but Rufus is not sure who he can trust. Will Rufus move past his fears and embrace his new home? And what about this 'Halloween' thing Frankie keeps talking about? You'll have to listen in to this sw...

Mr. Turtle runs a treat truck, serving up flycicles in summer and marsh cider in winter to all the little pond creatures. But after 20 years, he has more aches and pains than he used to, and he worries that he has no one to pass his business to when he can no longer keep it up. Then a mysterious new competitor takes his parking spot and his customers. Listen in to this sweet story to hear how Mr....

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Lambden is awakened much too early by mysterious creatures in the tree outside his window, leaving him weary and sleep-deprived the rest of the day. All he wants is a good night's sleep on the Sleep Train, but the Sleep Crew chickens have other plans in store for him. Where will they send him, and will Lambden ever get the sleep he...

Little Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to take a field trip to the MOTH MUSEUM! But when it ends up being closed due to a moth mutiny, the class takes a trip to the forest circus instead. The circus is spectacular! But the most exciting part of all is not on the official list of events. Listen to find out what happens in this fun and ridiculous story! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Tess, the assistant director of the Farm Theater Group, is thrilled. Tomorrow is the group's opening night performance of "Beyond The Meadow" and she just knows it is going to be flawless. Until...the leading lady, Starletta S. Goose, is hit on the head with a slop bucket. Tess is tasked with getting Starletta's understudy ready to...

Mrs. Frog wishes her husband could be a bit warmer to other frogs, especially if he wants to join her for a dinner party next week. So Mr. Frog sets about to be as warm and friendly as he possibly can. By a stroke of good fortune, Mr. Frog's long lost cousin shows up on his doorstep, giving Mr. Frog a perfect opportunity to show how hospitable and kind he can be. But things are not quite as they s...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Beetle's story times have been erupting with boisterousness lately and he has reached the end of his patience. Gwen, his faithful assistant, suggests he take a break in order to recharge his storytelling battery. But Mr. Beetle's night off takes a series of unexpected turns. Where will he end up and will he get the break he need...

Curl up in your bed of feathers with this sweet day-in-the-life story of a young fishermouse. 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 Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. There are no introductions before the story, no com...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe finally made it to Camp Prickletots! But because they've been assigned to different zones of camp, they will have few opportunities to be together...and may even miss out on signing up to perform in the camp's legendary 103-year-old show, Rhyme Time Adventure. Will the two friends find each other, or will th...

Pearl loves her family, enjoys wearing her stylish hat, and looks forward to traveling to the mountains. She's also a minivan. You can write a story about anything, you know. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet story about family life. ENJOY! Know a family heading out on a road trip? Do them a favor and send them this episode. Thank you to SOFI for the super important reminder message at...

Little Hedgehog and Bebe are traveling to Camp Prickletots - the premier summer camp for adventurous young hedgehogs - all by themselves! What could possibly go wrong? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to EVELYN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Raccoon finds a mysterious object as he is playing in the forest. Once he discovers its secret, he knows it will be nearly impossible to keep--but he is determined to try. Find out what happens in this sweet story that takes place in the same world as A Treasure in the Forest. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Sto...

Hyacinth, Lilac, and Quill are excited to spend a night with their sweet, clever Grandmama. They'll have carrot stew, go for a hop in the forest, and visit a friend. Curl up and listen to this sweet adventure. A sleep edition of this story is available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast for Little Stories Premium subscribers. To add Little Stories for Sleep to your podcast app, visit h...

Drift to sleep listening to this peaceful tale of a rat who ventures across the sea towards a new life on his wooden boat. 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 Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. There are no introduct...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Lorna, a rust-brown tortoise, intends to spend a quiet day in her cottage with her pet spider and her plants. But after she does something dramatic to signal her lack of forgiveness towards a friend, a mysterious fairy appears to confront her. What will happen when Nobilina forces Lorna to face her record of forgivelessness? You'll...

It is Clover's first day of work at Forest Mart, and she is both excited and nervous about starting a new chapter in life. Things are going well--she is learning all about Forest Mart's operations from Rhonda, her supervisor--until she gets on the wrong side of a fellow employee. Listen to find out what happens in this lighthearted tale of new beginnings. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT!...

It is Little Hedgehog's BIRTHDAY! What kind of party will she have and will there be any surprises?? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to JUNIPER for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to MAE, HANNA, JEREMIAH, MAXWELL, L...

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Frog wakes up with fragmented memories of the night before, when he apparently achieved a goal he'd been aiming at for years. For some reason, he is feeling stress rather than joy after his big win. See what happens when Frog pieces together his forgotten night and sets a new course for his future. To hear the full episode, you can...