The Bedtime Storybook

Tonight’s episode of The Bedtime Storybook features two thoughtful and timeless tales by Hans Christian Andersen. First is The Emperor’s New Clothes , a classic story about pride, honesty, and the courage to speak the truth — even when everyone else is pretending. Then we share The Snail and the Rosebush , a quieter story about two very different outlooks on life: one creature focused entirely inw...

A steady voice. A familiar rhythm. A story that unfolds at an unhurried pace. In this episode of The Bedtime Storybook , Nathan Stone reads Rudyard Kipling’s “The Beginning of the Armadillos," a playful and lyrical tale from the Just So Stories . Along the banks of the turbid Amazon, a clever hedgehog and a thoughtful tortoise outwit a puzzled jaguar in a story filled with repetition, wordplay, an...

Cozy up for three timeless cat stories, narrated slowly and warmly for bedtime and quiet time. In this episode of The Bedtime Storybook, you’ll hear: 1) Too Clever by Half – a clever mother cat learns a gentle lesson about overdoing it 2) The Selfish Pussy – two cats compare comfort, loyalty, and love 3) Nine Lives – a mother cat tells the story of her many lives (with curious kittens asking quest...

Settle in for a cozy bedtime listening experience with three beloved stories from Beatrix Potter. In this gentle episode of The Bedtime Storybook, we share: The Tale of Peter Rabbit – A curious bunny learns the importance of listening and finding his way home The Tale of Tom Kitten – Three playful kittens and a very eventful afternoon The Tale of Benjamin Bunny – A brave cousin, a garden adventure...

This episode of The Bedtime Storybook features two classic holiday tales — The Little Girl’s Christmas and ’Twas the Night Before Christmas — gently narrated for a calm, bedtime listening experience. ✔️ Calm narration ✔️ Gentle background music & some sound effects  ✔️ Ages 3–8  Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, or quiet family moments.  Ideal for children who love stories about toys, magic, an...

A gentle, calming read-aloud of The Ugly Duckling — perfect for helping little ones wind down for sleep. Cozy, soothing, and family-friendly, this bedtime story is ideal for quiet evenings and nighttime routines. A long time ago, on a sunny farmyard by the water, a strange little duckling hatched from the biggest egg in the nest. He was taller, grayer, and clumsier than all the others — and everyo...

Welcome back to The Bedtime Storybook — where timeless tales come alive for young listeners and the young-at-heart. Tonight’s story is The Velveteen Rabbit, a beloved classic about a shy little toy rabbit who dreams of becoming “real.” As he’s loved and carried everywhere by his boy — through gardens, bedtime snuggles, sickness, and recovery — the rabbit discovers that being truly loved can change...

Welcome back to The Bedtime Storybook — where timeless tales come alive for young listeners and the young-at-heart. In tonight’s story, we head into the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his good friend Piglet as they set off on a hunt for the mysterious Woozle. Along the way, they learn that sometimes the scariest things are only tracks in the snow. After our adventure, stay cozy for two...

Wondering how to end the day without screens? Welcome to The Bedtime Storybook — a calm, imaginative podcast where host Nathan Stone reads timeless tales for kids and families. In this premiere episode, we visit the Hundred Acre Wood to meet Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin for the very first time. Then, join Pooh on a honey-hungry adventure that proves even a small bear can find big magic in...