Nighttime Nathan: Stories For Kids

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Nathan is feeling nervous about his first day of summer camp and worries that he will not know anyone. That night, Peanut Butter Jim takes him on a trip to the Boogie Bayou, a lively swamp where music fills the air and everyone loves to dance. When they arrive, they meet a new turtle in town named Lance, who is afraid he does not fit in because he has never learned how to dance like everyone else....

After a windy night leaves Nathan tossing and turning, every creak, shadow, and rustling branch outside his window starts to feel a little spooky. That night, Peanut Butter Jim suggests a camping trip to Lake Alele, where Nathan can learn that scary things are not always as frightening as they seem. When they arrive, they meet a friendly owl named Hootsworth, who offers to guide them through the w...

Nathan is feeling nervous about jumping off a high diving board at a friend's pool party. Even though everyone else seems excited, he is not sure he is ready to take the leap. That night, Peanut Butter Jim has the perfect distraction and takes Nathan back to the moon for the grand reopening of Lunar Landing, a giant amusement park filled with rides, moon snacks, fireworks, and surprises. When they...

Nathan is feeling nervous about an upcoming class presentation and worries about standing in front of everyone to speak. That night, Peanut Butter Jim takes him back to Dinosaur Isle, where a very different kind of nervousness is causing problems. When they arrive, they learn that King Henry the Rex is about to marry Gloria the Brontosaurus, but every time someone mentions the wedding, the nervous...

Nathan cannot seem to get rid of his hiccups, no matter what he tries. That night, Peanut Butter Jim takes him back to Cactus Ridge, where they visit the brilliant worm scientist Dr. Squigglyboom, who has invented a special cactus elixir that can cure hiccups across the desert. When they arrive, they learn that the precious elixir must be delivered by train before hiccups spread any farther, so Na...

Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim return to the Nunjaku rainforest to visit the Ninja Apes and their dragon friend Danielle. But as they make their way through the jungle, they are suddenly chased by a fierce ninja hippo swinging nunchucks through the trees. When things begin to look hopeless, Sensei Jonko and the Ninja Apes leap in to save them. But once the excitement settles down, Jonko explains the...

Nathan feels frustrated when two bigger kids keep hogging the handball court at recess, making it seem like there is no room left for anyone else to play. That night, Peanut Butter Jim takes him back to Troll Village, where a sticky mystery is causing trouble all across town. When they arrive, they discover that all the jam, jelly, and marmalade keeps disappearing from trolls walking home from the...

Nathan gets hit by a baseball during his little league game, and even though the bruise will heal, it leaves him feeling unsure if he wants to keep playing at all. That night, Peanut Butter Jim appears and takes him back to Fridge City to catch a big game with the famous Fridge City Cukes. When they arrive, they step into a buzzing stadium filled with cheering fruits and vegetables and meet star p...

Nathan is brushing his teeth before bed when his very first baby tooth pops out and slips right down the drain. Suddenly worried he will not have it for the tooth fairy, Peanut Butter Jim jumps into action and takes Nathan on a fast-moving adventure to get it back. When they head down into the winding sewer pipes, they hop aboard a rubber duck explorer and begin their search through dripping tunne...

Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim return to the Breakfast Kingdom just in time for Queen Lactose’s birthday celebration, where the whole kingdom is buzzing with excitement. But there is a big problem — the royal bakers cannot finish the birthday cake without a very special ingredient called rainbow popcorn. When they learn that rainbow popcorn can only be gathered by a true rainbow rider, Nathan and PB...

After Nathan and his friend get in trouble for going swimming without telling a grownup, Peanut Butter Jim blasts him off into outer space. Following a distress signal, they discover two alien space captains from Space Planet 9 who have flown beyond their planet’s safety line without permission and are now stuck drifting in a dangerous field of floating space debris. When Nathan and PB Jim reach t...

Nathan is feeling frustrated with a friend who keeps telling exaggerated stories, and it is starting to make it hard to know what is real. That night, Peanut Butter Jim takes him back out to sea aboard the Wooden Parrot, where a new adventure is waiting. When they arrive, they meet the ship’s new captain, Gruffin Shortbeak, a laid-back and slightly reckless puffin who loves spinning over-the-top s...

Nathan is cast as a tree in his school play, and he cannot help but feel disappointed that he did not get a bigger part. That night, Peanut Butter Jim appears and takes him to a lively insect theater on a corn farm, where a group of bug actors are getting ready to put on a big show for all the farm animals. When they arrive, they meet the bold and theatrical director, Evanrose the ladybug, who wel...

Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim arrive on a sunny island filled with playful dinosaurs, where everything feels calm and friendly. Raptors play along the beach, triceratops ride trikes through sandy paths, and a kind pterodactyl named Terry helps guide them through town. When they look high above the island, they see a HUGE castle perched on top of a mountain, where a once-mighty T-Rex king now lives...

Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim arrive high above the clouds at the spectacular Cloud Cruiser Grand Prix, where colorful flying racecars zoom through loops of lightning, twist through cloud canyons, and race through powerful tornado wind tunnels. When the legendary racing champion, Zippy Stardash, suddenly falls fast asleep after eating far too much spaghetti before the big race, there is no one left...

A friendly narwhal leads Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim down into Lake Alele, where a magical Ukulele Festival is about to begin. Lake creature musicians from all over gather beneath the water to play music together and celebrate the joyful sound of the ukulele. When the festival host, a mermaid named Isabel, welcomes them and invites Nathan to join the music, a swirling jellyfish storm suddenly arr...

Nathan’s room is a disaster, and his favorite pair of blue jeans are nowhere to be found. The problem? Tomorrow is school photo day, and those are the only pants that feel just right. In this stories for kids podcast episode, Detective Peanut Butter Jim leads Nathan to the bustling world of the Lost and Found, a towering land of laundry baskets, mismatched socks, wrinkled shirts, and forgotten tre...

Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim pop back into the Breakfast Kingdom and can tell right away that something feels different. The syrup rivers are slow, the waffle towers are quiet, and the happy breakfast sounds are gone. In this stories for kids podcast episode, Nathan and PB Jim reunite with Sir Peter Pancake, who explains that Queen Lactose is traveling the lands and the kingdom is being run by the...

Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim leap into Nathan’s new snow globe for a quick sledding trip — but what they get instead is the biggest storm the globe has ever seen. In this stories for kids podcast episode, Nathan and PB Jim meet the Weather Wizard, a powerful, odd, and slightly lonely spell-caster whose snow magic has gotten out of control after his staff breaks. As the blizzard grows stronger, the...

While practicing karate in his room, Nathan gets a reminder from his mom that karate isn’t just about punches and kicks — it’s about discipline, respect, and staying calm under pressure. That’s when Peanut Butter Jim appears and whisks Nathan away to the Rainforest of Nunjaku, a steamy jungle where Ape Ninjas and Cat Ninjas are on the brink of an all-out battle over something powerful and mysterio...

Nathan says veggies are “yucko” and totally pointless… until Peanut Butter Jim shows up with VIP tickets to the biggest music event in Fridge City: The Salad Bowl — a glowing stadium where broccoli cruise around in golf carts, grapes jump rope in the streets, and legendary veggie bands rock under the bright fridge lights. In this stories for kids podcast episode, Nathan meets Brocco Larry and The...

After going to bed feeling guilty about not sharing, Nathan is whisked away by Peanut Butter Jim to Cactus Ridge — a dusty Wild West town filled with creaky wooden saloons, galloping horses, and worm cowboys in tiny hats. But something’s wrong… the streets are quiet, the baskets are empty, and all the cactus has mysteriously disappeared. In this stories for kids podcast episode, Nathan and PB Jim...

After falling off his new bike, Nathan feels unsure if he’s brave enough to try bigger tricks. When Peanut Butter Jim shows up, he whisks Nathan away on a salty pirate adventure across the open ocean — complete with crashing waves, seaweed surprises, and a legendary crew of pirate rodents aboard The Wooden Parrot. Leading the ship is the fearless Captain BubbleBeard, a goldfish pirate with a foamy...

After Nathan’s class project falls apart, Peanut Butter Jim transports him to a bustling Troll Village preparing for its famous Enchanted Feast — only to discover everything is falling into chaos. The trolls’ magic water has stopped flowing, workers are bickering, and no one can agree on how to fix it. In this stories for kids podcast episode, Nathan and PB Jim explore glowing forests, sparkling g...