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.
5 stories about patience
Stories on the shelf
- 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
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 - 6–8
The Night the Stars Took Turns
Long ago, every star shone all night as hard as it could, and nobody in the whole world could sleep. It was the Moon who thought of taking turns.
Sharing5 min - 6–8
Old Tortoise and the Hurry
Farrow the hare is made of hurry. Amble the tortoise is not. Between them swing one important basket and three hills of trouble.
Patience6 min - 6–8
The Snail Who Climbed the Lighthouse
Quill begins a whole night’s climb to see the sunrise, but the lighthouse is tall and the wind has other plans.
Trying again6 min
Want one starring your child? We’ll write a brand-new story with their name on the hero.
Make a story
Got a basket of puppets or stuffies?
We have short puppet-show scripts matched to the animals you actually own: voices, stage directions, and all.
Browse puppet shows