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Bedtime Stories

Calm, cozy tales to end the day

Short bedtime stories for kids that actually help them sleep: slow rhythms, soft endings and pages that get quieter as they go. Read them free online, one illustrated page at a time - ideal for the last ten minutes before lights out.

Every story here can also become a personalized bedtime book where your child is the sleepy hero. Find more collections for every age and moment in our children's stories.

Want the routine behind the stories? Our guide on why personalized stories work better than generic ones explains what makes a bedtime book stick.

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Illustrated cover of the story “Where the Yawn Sleeps”, Bedtime, Felt illustration, for ages 2 to 5Children's · Bedtime

Where the Yawn Sleeps

2–5 yearsRead free story →
Illustrated cover of the story “The Dark Is Just Shy”, Fear of the dark, Felt illustration, for ages 3 to 7Children's · Fear of the dark

The Dark Is Just Shy

3–7 yearsRead free story →
Illustrated cover of the story “When the Toys Say Goodnight”, Bedtime, Felt illustration, for ages 2 to 5Children's · Bedtime

When the Toys Say Goodnight

2–5 yearsRead free story →

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Frequently asked questions

How long are these bedtime stories?
Five to ten minutes of reading aloud - long enough to wind down, short enough that you are not negotiating three more chapters.
What ages are they for?
Mostly 2-6 years. The slowest, most repetitive ones work beautifully for toddlers; early readers enjoy following the pages themselves.
Can my child star in their own bedtime story?
Yes - create a personalized story where your child says goodnight to their own world, illustrated by AI from a photo.

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