The story shelf
Tonight’s story, in thirty seconds
Pick your child’s age, pick the lesson you want tonight, and read. Every story is written for reading aloud, ends calm, and comes with three little questions to talk about after.
8 stories for ages 2 to 4
Stories on the shelf
- 2–4Full cast
Goodnight, Little Fox
Little Fox says goodnight to each sleepy sound, but her four busy paws need one last thing before they can rest.
Winding down2 min - 2–4
Duck Shares the Puddle
Dodo finds one perfect puddle and wants every splash. But alone, even his mightiest jump makes one very small sound.
Sharing2 min - 2–4
The Little Boat Who Waited
Pip Boat wants to sail NOW, but the sea is far away. Pushing doesn’t work. Paddling doesn’t work. Then she starts to look around.
Patience2 min - 2–4
Bunny Says Thank You
Juniper finds sun, a crunchy carrot, and a feather as blue as fallen sky. Then one tiny bug needs help crossing a puddle.
Gratitude2 min - 2–4
Swish, Splash, Moon
Pebble braves three dusky places to find where the moon sleeps, and every swish and clip leads her deeper into the evening.
Courage2 min - 2–4Full cast
Ten Little Lights
Ten lights on the pond each whisper a tiny thank-you and go out, settling bedtime one gentle count at a time.
Winding down2 min - 2–4
Stompy Is Mad
Stompy’s stone tower tumbles and his mad is enormous. Mum stays close while he stomps, breathes like a trunk, and splashes.
Big feelings2 min - 2–4
The Kindness That Went Round the Pond
Acorn shares their last nut, and one kind act travels from friend to friend around the pond.
Kindness2 min
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