Episodes

  • PREMIUM PREVIEW: Frog and Turtle - A Prequel

    PREMIUM PREVIEW: Frog and Turtle - A Prequel
    May 3 2025
    This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. The studio spiders have strongly advised against ever writing a prequel, but unfortunately their advice came too late. This story features Frog from the "Frog and Salamander" stories, but takes place before they met. Frog befriends Turtle, another aspiring writer who lives near Wormly Pond. He delights in the fact that they are on the same path, headed in the same direction. Then Turtle receives news that throws everything into question, and it suddenly seems the two friends are on very different paths in life. Listen in to hear what happens in this sweet tale of friendship and success. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast filled with sleepy stories! You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.
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    13 mins
  • Mr. Beetle Takes a Bow: A Story for Kids

    Mr. Beetle Takes a Bow: A Story for Kids
    Apr 26 2025
    Old Mr. Beetle's audience of young bugs has all but disappeared over a period of two weeks. It seems that his storytelling days may be coming to an end. Mr. Beetle tries to come to terms with this apparent reality. But is he correct in his assessment? Have the young bugs left him for good? You'll have to listen in to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to NORAH for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: KADEN, BEN, MACY, SOFIE, KENZIE, MAISIE, LEE, LUCY, VICTORIA, MAXWELL, LYRA, HATTIE, DAVID, MARTIN, NORA, IZZY, EJ, EMILY, ALEX, ADELHEID LYNN, CHARLESTON, AMARA, CORA, LILY, and OLALLIE! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    36 mins
  • A City Mouse Visits The Country: A Wandering Sleep Story

    A City Mouse Visits The Country: A Wandering Sleep Story
    Apr 12 2025
    Gus needs a break from the bustle of the city. Following the instructions given to him by his dear cousin Tenny, Gus journeys to a little-known bus stop and rides out to the countryside. Curl up in a cozy bucket and drift away with this peaceful tale. 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
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    25 mins
  • PREMIUM PREVIEW: Dorothy Joins A Book Club

    PREMIUM PREVIEW: Dorothy Joins A Book Club
    Apr 5 2025
    This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Dorothy sits under the shade of a tree with a thick book open on her lap and glasses sliding down her nose. She is the very picture of bookishness, and this image inspires another rabbit to invite Dorothy to join a book club. Dorothy accepts the invitation, but immediately doubts her decision. Because the truth is, she is not a reader at all. Listen in on this sweet story about a rabbit trying to become the reader she has always hoped to be. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast filled with sleepy stories! You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.
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    12 mins
  • Bebe and the Spelling Bee: A Little Hedgehog Story

    Bebe and the Spelling Bee: A Little Hedgehog Story
    Mar 29 2025
    It is Bebe's big moment. The class spelling bee is finally here, and once she wins it, she'll move on to the school-wide bee. Everything goes to plan until she discovers she will be up against a formidable (and familiar) opponent. Listen to find out whether Bebe rises to the challenge! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to CRYSTAL for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: NIKHIL, SAHANA, THEO, ELEANOR, FRANKIE, MAREN, MAE, MAXWELL, ISABEL, ABIE, LISEN, CLARE ANN, POPPY, IZZY, FELIX, MIA, KATARINA, LUCIANA, JASMINE, PHILLIP, JJ, DAVIS, and LILI! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    36 mins
  • Fly Away on the Sleep Hot Air Balloon: A Story for Kids

    Fly Away on the Sleep Hot Air Balloon: A Story for Kids
    Mar 15 2025
    Lambden is in the middle of an outrageously timed math test when he receives a cryptic message from the Sleep Crew. Later, in his bedroom, he is accosted by a Sleep Crew employee who has a specific vehicle in mind for him to board. Will Lambden go willingly? Or will he fight to board his beloved Sleep Train instead? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to LILY MEI for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: MICA, ZEMI, MAXWELL, MARCIE, ROBBIE, MAE, OLIVIA JOY, AGNES, CHARLOTTE, OWEN, ISABEL, ABIE, ZELDA, IMOGEN, SIENNA, WILLIAM, SAGE, FELIX, and ADELHEID LYNN! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    36 mins
  • PREMIUM PREVIEW: Brambleton's Unexpected Adventure

    PREMIUM PREVIEW: Brambleton's Unexpected Adventure
    Mar 8 2025
    This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Brambleton is cozy in his little hut--whittling the last piece of his new chess set--when his cousin, Delphine, bursts in to invite him on a new adventure. Brambleton ultimately says yes, but what exactly has he agreed to do? You'll have to listen to find out! Thank you to FIA and BASTION for the super important reminder message at the beginning! To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast filled with sleepy stories! You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.
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    15 mins
  • Franklin the Cat's Unusual Hobby: A Story for Kids

    Franklin the Cat's Unusual Hobby: A Story for Kids
    Feb 22 2025
    Franklin begins taking things apart when he is just three months old. It is easy to find interesting objects to deconstruct at the landfill where he lives with his family. But Franklin tires of being known as the odd cat with a strange hobby. He decides to make his home in the country, where he might find some peace and quiet, and keep his unusual hobby to himself. But things do not go quite as planned. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to MURPHY for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: HENRY, HOLDEN, AURORA, JJ, DAVIS, HAZEL, ASHERAH, BELLA ROSE, LINNEA, BEATRIX, RILEY, KEON, AVA, and ISABEL! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    27 mins