Some stories stay with you a little longer… and this is one of them. In this calming bedtime story for children, we read Bear Shaped by Dawn Coulter-Cruttenden. It’s a gentle, thoughtful story about a boy called Jack and the loss of something very important to him, and the kindness of others along the way.

Aelish takes the lead and reads the first half of the story herself, before I take over for the second. She did a brilliant job. We finish with a short, child-friendly chat about kindness, helping others, and donating things we no longer use.

A calm, cosy bedtime story to help children relax, wind down, and get ready for sleep.

A gentle bedtime story for kids based on The Birthday Invitation. When a little girl sets off to deliver birthday invitations, her journey turns into a joyful adventure full of unexpected moments and friendly encounters along the way.

Snuggle in and enjoy this calm, cosy story; perfect for helping children relax, unwind and drift off to sleep.

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A gentle bedtime story for kids about a bunny who turns an ordinary morning into something unexpected. Snuggle in and enjoy this calm, relaxing story; perfect for helping children wind down and drift off to sleep.

Listen to more bedtime stories for kids with Aelish and her dad.

Find us on Instagram @smartiepantsandthebigwhy
Email book suggestions to smartiepantsbigwhy@gmail.com