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.
4 stories about winding down
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
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 - 4–6
The Firefly Who Feared the Dark
Flick keeps her glow blazing all night, because fireflies can have secrets too. Then little Dot loses the path home, and the meadow needs a light.
Courage5 min
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