Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids

On one of the upper branches of the Congo river lived an ancient and aristocratic family of hippopotamuses, which boasted a pedigree dating back beyond the the existence of mankind—far into the dim ages when the world was new. One of these young hippos is about to have a very interesting adventure.

The Story Train can TRULY take us anywhere! Today’s story is about a little boy with a cold who simply couldn’t bear being all stuffed up anymore.

Sometimes the people in nice, comfortable houses can feel a bit restless. And, when that happens, sometimes unexpected adventures take place.

Today’s story is about a very curious young elephant, and it was imagined by the English novelist, short-story writer, poet, and journalist Rudyard Kipling.

In the beginning of years, when the world was so new and animals were just beginning to work for humans, there was a Camel, and he lived in the middle of a Howling Desert because he did not want to work. He figured that no man or woman would find him so far out in the dry expanse of sand and put him to work. So he ate sticks and thorns and tamarisks and milkweed and prickles. And when anybody did...

Hubert the Porcupine was excited, because his friend, Camilla the Sheep, had invited him to her birthday party. Hubert loved to bake, so he decided to make Camilla a big tower of yummy cupcakes!

Today’s story is about a pigeon. Her name was Penny, and Penny was bored and restless, and not in a good mood. She was downright grumpy. It is up to her friend Chipper to help her feel happy!

Once, there was a grouchy old snail named Mr. Boone. Every day, Mr. Boone would pick some mushrooms, take them inside, and eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You see, Mr. Boone was the type of snail who liked things to stay exactly the same - just as they were. He was very comfortable that way. Join us as Mr. Boone finds out that adventures can be fun, even for an old snail like him.

A pigeon and crab become friends and work together to get the crab back home.

Join the Story Train as it visits a magic pumpkin patch, just in time for fall!

Crow has found a piece of cheese and decided to eat it. A fox, wanting some for herself, decides to see if she can get Crow to share.

In this small Kansas town there lives a boy called Henry, who just so happens to be having a kind of a difficult morning. Shall we stop in and see why?

Looking to snuggle up with a few episodes of Story Train before bed? Tune in to hear a few of Birdie's favorite episodes from earlier this season, all in one place.

In the bustling city of London, there lives a dog detective who is about to start a brand new case.

Sitting on the tire swing hanging from a tree in the front yard of the farmhouse is a boy named George. George is reading a book as the sun goes down on a warm summer day. Join George as he learns all about a dragon's adventure.

At the far end of town there is a big red barn. And inside the barn? Well, there’s a very interesting story inside the big red barn. Let’s see what kind of friends might be waiting for us there!

Sally is an armadillo who lives on one side of a long road. Join her as she heads across the road to have an exciting day with her best friends Bird, Gopher, and Spider.

Looking to snuggle up with a few episodes of Story Train before bed? Tune in to hear a few of Birdie's favorite episodes from earlier this season, all in one place.

The two friends Llama and Bunny head off on their own little adventure.

Midnight and Nimbus are two cats who help kids who sometimes feel a little bit afraid at night. They keep watch over everything and give kids courage. This story follows the two cats as they help another pair of young animals.

Join a friendly dog named Henry as he goes on another adventure with his friends.

Looking to snuggle up with a few episodes of Story Train before bed? Tune in to hear a few of Birdie's favorite episodes from earlier in the season, all in one place.

A boy named Carlos learns a very important lesson about self-confidence while playing soccer.

It’s pretty cool to be able to blend in sometimes. It helps you to feel comfortable or maybe itmakes you feel more connected to another person or surrounding. And sometimes, it can beabout protection. Blending in can be a good thing, but then again, it can also be just an okaything… Let’s take a look at our friend the frogfish to get a better idea of what this could mean.

Bakers love to bake. They love to make sweet and tasty treats to eat. Join us for today's story about one baker that might need a little help baking one of his favorite recipes.