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

Épisodes

• PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog and the Babysitter 30.05.2026 14min

  Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 11/30/2024. Little Hedgehog and Bebe's new protégé, a dragonfly named Philomena, will be knocking on the burrow door at precisely 3:37 am. YAY! Yay. But their plans must change when a tiny, orderly babysitter appears at the burrow door, ready to care for the hedgehogs while Mr. Hedgehog attends a conference. Find out what happens in this mildly ridiculous tale about two tiny hedgehogs, an even tinier babysitter, and a dragonfly protégé who could really benefit from rescheduling her tutoring session. 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.
• Emmaline Rabbit's Day Out: A Bedtime Story for Kids 23.05.2026 26min

  Emmaline Rabbit cannot for the life of her remember where she left her hat. And unlike most days, she must be out during the hottest, brightest hours on the day we find her. She suspects it was moved by her youngest son, Dash, but she has no more time to search for it because she's promised to help her dear friend set up for the Midnight Market. Listen in to this gentle bedtime tale about a kindly rabbit who puts herself aside and helps the market come together for the season. Thank you to GRACE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! 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
• The Fruit Juice Stand in the Forest: A Wandering Sleep Story 16.05.2026 16min

  Charlie is a persistent squirrel; when he wants to do something, he goes after it with all his heart. So when he decides that a lemonade stand is the best way to earn enough sunflower seeds to build the go-cart of his dreams, he does not give up until he hears a 'yes' from his mother. Find a cozy tree branch on which to nap and listen in as Charlie and his brother find a way to make the dream come true in the late spring 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
• Goatina Plants A Garden 09.05.2026 20min

  Goatina does not have a garden, which has become a source of embarrassment, since every other goat in her quilting circle has a garden and can't seem to stop talking about it. Find out what happens when Goatina finally decides it's time to begin a garden of her own. Thank you to KIAAN 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, 3/2/24.
• PREMIUM PREVIEW: Mr. Beetle Tackles Fame 02.05.2026 13min

  Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 5/1/2022. Mr. Beetle is back for another tale. In the last year, Mr. Beetle has skyrocketed to fame. He is known throughout the land as being inadvertently hilarious and somehow simultaneously boring. He makes bugs throughout the region laugh until it hurts, then he puts them to sleep with the dullness of his storylines. Gwen convinces Mr. Beetle to take a break from his adoring fans. What will become of Mr. Beetle once he is no longer immersed in the 25th branch's "beetle mania"?! Will one of his listeners be eaten by an ominously dangling spider? You'll just have to listen to 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.
• A Gift For Brambleton T. Beetle 25.04.2026 30min

  Brambleton T. Beetle has many items on his to-do list. So when his lovable yet breathless cousin, Delphine, leaves for a weekslong trip, he feels a measure of relief at having some quiet in which to get things done. That is, until he discovers a surprise gift Delphine has left behind. It does not feel like a gift at all; it feels like yet another task to be completed. And when a knock comes at the door of his hut, he is presented with a unique opportunity that seems to offer a solution to all his problems. Listen in to find out whether Brambleton's plans turn out as expected. Thank you to EVELYN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! 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
• To The Mountain's Peak 18.04.2026 31min

  There’s something about reaching the top of a mountain that is unlike anything else. That’s what this story is about. It features Kip, the squirrel we met in A Walk in the Woods. He’s back for another adventure. Snuggle up with your blanket. Hold it tightly so a bear cannot snatch it away. Thank you to Kaiya and Kaden 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, 2/11/2023.
• Breathe Easy On the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids 28.03.2026 36min

  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
• Three Foxes Moving Company: A Wandering Sleep Story 21.03.2026 20min

  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
• Grumble and the Cave 14.03.2026 35min

  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.
• PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog Goes Apple Picking 07.03.2026 13min

  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. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.
• Take Your Pet To School Night: A Little Hedgehog Story 28.02.2026 33min

  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
• A Sofa Named Sheila 21.02.2026 20min

  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.
• PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Story Of A House 07.02.2026 14min

  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.
• See The Sights On The Sleep Skyrail: A Story for Kids 31.01.2026 35min

  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
• A Ladybug Waits For Spring: A Wandering Sleep Story 24.01.2026 16min

  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
• Squirrel's New Home 17.01.2026 35min

  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
• PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Badger and The Sofa 10.01.2026 11min

  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.
• Little Hedgehog's New Year's Noon 2026 01.01.2026 35min

  Little Hedgehog and Bebe's favorite New Year's tradition is fast approaching...but will it even take place?! The new organizer of the Annual Hedgehog Roll keeps cancelling the event, then reversing her decisions. Hedgehogs around the region are throwing up their paws in frustration. Listen to find out whether their beloved New Year's Noon festivities come to pass! Thank you to DANTE, LOGAN, and FLORA 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 CAROL SUE, CLEO, RAEYA, HAILEY, JOSHUA, SOPHIA, BRIAR, HOLLY, EOWYN, FLORA, ALMA, PHILLIP, JASPER, ELEANOR, SUNNY, EMERSON, OSCAR, JUNE, IVY, FIONA, ELENORE, BEATRIX, CLARA, RYLEE, RUTHIE, KENNA, MARGARET, MABEL, MITALI, and ISAAC! 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
• PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Bear Sees The Stars 20.12.2025 14min

  Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 1/27/24 Cuddle up with this sweet tale starring Little Bear and his grandpa from Little Bear Goes Over the Hill. Will Little Bear get to see the stars before his big winter sleep? You'll have to listen to 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.