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

Rhea Pechter

Original anytime and bedtime stories for kids

  • 36 minutes 32 seconds
    Breathe Easy On the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids

    Usually, Lambden sailed through the winter months with nary a sniffle. And it seemed he would do so again, but just as the doldrums of winter gave way to the blossoms of spring, he developed a sore throat, a fever, and extreme exhaustion. He was undeniably ill, which meant there was no way he could board the Sleep Train. How will Lambden ever get through the long, dark night? You'll have to listen to find out.

    Thank you to CHLOE 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 HAZEL, EILA, BROOKE, ESME, HANNA, MAE, MAX, JD, CAMRYN, NORA, IZZY, LIAM, CORDELIA, HALEY, ISABEAU, DELILAH, LARAIYA, KELLY, SHAY, VIOLET, FRANNY, LUCIA, LILI, ADALINE, AUGUST, MASON, ELLERY, FLORENCE, and MAYA!

    Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

    28 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 20 minutes 57 seconds
    Three Foxes Moving Company: A Wandering Sleep Story

    Cedric, Lionel, and Johnny rise from their beds in different corners of the forest, slip out the doors of their underground dens, and meet at the bend in the stream beneath a moonlit sky. It is time to begin their work as Three Foxes Moving Company. The brothers have moved all sorts of creatures over the years, but this evening they are surprised by the name of their customer. Could she really be moving?

    Relax into your cozy rocking chair and listen in as the fox brothers move Auntie Maple, an elder fox known for taking care of the younger generations in the forest.

    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 comments after--nothing to interrupt a soothing bedtime playlist. To hear many more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com

    21 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 33 seconds
    Grumble and the Cave

    Grumble is a salamander with a long tail and little legs and enormous eyes that are good at searching in the deep dark of the cave where he lives. Quib is his best friend, a little frog who can't see very well. Together, they venture--for the very first time--out of the cave they call home. It's the adventure of a lifetime.

    Thank you to NOAH for the super important reminder message at the beginning!

    Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection.

    Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com.

    Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 3/4/23.

    14 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 13 minutes 41 seconds
    PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog Goes Apple Picking

    Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 9/9/2023.

    Mr. Hedgehog has been dreaming of his Nana's famous apple cricket muffins for weeks. He decides it's time to go to the apple orchard to make his dream a reality. Get ready for a delightful adventure that ends with a visit to Nana Hedgehog!

    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 Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com.

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    7 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 48 seconds
    Take Your Pet To School Night: A Little Hedgehog Story

    Little Hedgehog and Bebe are in the middle of a thrilling word problem in math class when Principal Petridish breaks in with a stunning announcement: Take Your Pet To School Night is just one week away! The students are beside themselves with excitement. Little Hedgehog cannot wait to outfit Little Guy in his tuxedo. There is only one problem: Bebe does not have a pet of her own. Will Bebe successfully acquire a pet before the big night? You'll have to listen to find out.

    Thank you to HAZEL 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 LOLA, CORA, LILY, ETHAN, RILEY KAI, SAMMY, CAL, AVY, HADLEY, WILLOW, NOLAN, MORGAN, EMBER, TITUS, GINGER, KALANI, ZOEY, BROOKE, FELIX, BARRETT, KEIRA, ZOE, RYLEE, SOPHIA, BRIAR, MABEL, NORA, CAMRYN, THEO, GRACE, NIKOLAS, and SAMUEL!

    Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

    28 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 20 minutes 46 seconds
    A Sofa Named Sheila

    You can write a story about anything. It's true! The main character in this story is a sofa named Sheila who has been left at the curb. Listen to find out whether she finds her way back home, or perhaps on to another adventure.

    Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection.

    Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com.

    Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 8/30/2020.

    21 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 14 minutes 13 seconds
    PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Story Of A House

    Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 10/2/22.

    This is a quiet, sleepy story perfect for bedtime. The main character is an abandoned house that has become the resting place not for people (as intended for all houses) but for hapless woodland creatures who seek refuge from the elements. The house gets a surprise when she hears voices on her porch. Soon a 'For Sale' sign is placed in the yard. Follow along as House relives her early days of life decades ago, and the new possibilities in her future once the sign goes up. What will happen when a couple decides to buy the house? You'll have to listen and 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 Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com.

    You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

    7 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 24 seconds
    See The Sights On The Sleep Skyrail: A Story for Kids

    Lambden the sheep is freezing. Several days ago, the region plunged into a cold snap and now he spends each day shivering through school. Every night, he looks forward to boarding the toasty warm Sleep Train. But when he shows up in the train tunnel, he is met with a chilly surprise. Listen to find out whether Lambden will get the cozy warm evening ride he hopes for.

    Thank you to KADEN 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 BEATRIX, CHARLIE, PIPPA, SUNNY, LUCIA, SELENE, FRIDA, AMETHYST, HOLDEN, ALON, ZACHARY, OLIVIA, BENNY, JONATHAN, NYLAH, IDREES, EMAAN, JULIAN, JAYDA, HARPER, SIDRA, LENNON, BECKETT, AUSTIN, ADA, and HANNAH!

    Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

    31 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 16 minutes 53 seconds
    A Ladybug Waits For Spring: A Wandering Sleep Story

    Vivian, a ladybug of the forest, spies a delicious-looking aphid on a broad leaf attached to a sturdy plant. What she does not know is that the plant is inside a cottage. She spends a long winter inside, dreaming of the woods, waiting for the opportunity to return to the trees. Curl up on on your leaf pillow and fall asleep to this peaceful story.

    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 comments after--nothing to interrupt a soothing bedtime playlist. To hear more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com

    24 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 56 seconds
    Squirrel's New Home

    Squirrel is thrilled to move in to his brand new treehouse. He cannot believe how well-crafted, warm, and dry it is. But things change when Squirrel decides to host a housewarming party. Find out what happens in this sweet tale about gratitude.

    Thank you to HARPER GRACE for the super important reminder message at the beginning!

    Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection.

    Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com.

    Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 10/7/23

    17 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 11 minutes 14 seconds
    PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Badger and The Sofa

    Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 5/5/23

    Badger has found the perfect sofa to place in his reading nook. It is beautiful, it is fashionable, it is one of a kind. But what will happen when the sofa will not fit inside the tunnel leading to Badger's burrow? You'll have to listen and 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 Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com.

    You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

    10 January 2026, 10:00 am
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