Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids

You can write a story about anything. It's true! The main character in this story is a sofa named Sheila who has been left at the curb. Listen to find out whether she finds her way back home, or perhaps on to another adventure. Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com. Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 8/30/2020.

Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 10/2/22. This is a quiet, sleepy story perfect for bedtime. The main character is an abandoned house that has become the resting place not for people (as intended for all houses) but for hapless woodland creatures who seek refuge from the elements. The house gets a surprise when she hears voices on her porch. Soon a 'For Sale' sign is placed in the yard. Follow along as House relives her early days of life decades ago, and the new possibilities in her future once the sign goes up. What will happen when a couple decides to buy the house? You'll have to listen and find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

Lambden the sheep is freezing. Several days ago, the region plunged into a cold snap and now he spends each day shivering through school. Every night, he looks forward to boarding the toasty warm Sleep Train. But when he shows up in the train tunnel, he is met with a chilly surprise. Listen to find out whether Lambden will get the cozy warm evening ride he hopes for. Thank you to KADEN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to BEATRIX, CHARLIE, PIPPA, SUNNY, LUCIA, SELENE, FRIDA, AMETHYST, HOLDEN, ALON, ZACHARY, OLIVIA, BENNY, JONATHAN, NYLAH, IDREES, EMAAN, JULIAN, JAYDA, HARPER, SIDRA, LENNON, BECKETT, AUSTIN, ADA, and HANNAH! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

Vivian, a ladybug of the forest, spies a delicious-looking aphid on a broad leaf attached to a sturdy plant. What she does not know is that the plant is inside a cottage. She spends a long winter inside, dreaming of the woods, waiting for the opportunity to return to the trees. Curl up on on your leaf pillow and fall asleep to this peaceful story. 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

Squirrel is thrilled to move in to his brand new treehouse. He cannot believe how well-crafted, warm, and dry it is. But things change when Squirrel decides to host a housewarming party. Find out what happens in this sweet tale about gratitude. Thank you to HARPER GRACE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com. Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 10/7/23

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Badger has found the perfect sofa to place in his reading nook. It is beautiful, it is fashionable, it is one of a kind. But what will happen when the sofa will not fit inside the tunnel leading to Badger's burrow? You'll have to listen and find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

Little Hedgehog and Bebe's favorite New Year's tradition is fast approaching...but will it even take place?! The new organizer of the Annual Hedgehog Roll keeps cancelling the event, then reversing her decisions. Hedgehogs around the region are throwing up their paws in frustration. Listen to find out whether their beloved New Year's Noon festivities come to pass! Thank you to DANTE, LOGAN, and FLORA for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to CAROL SUE, CLEO, RAEYA, HAILEY, JOSHUA, SOPHIA, BRIAR, HOLLY, EOWYN, FLORA, ALMA, PHILLIP, JASPER, ELEANOR, SUNNY, EMERSON, OSCAR, JUNE, IVY, FIONA, ELENORE, BEATRIX, CLARA, RYLEE, RUTHIE, KENNA, MARGARET, MABEL, MITALI, and ISAAC! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Cuddle up with this sweet tale starring Little Bear and his grandpa from Little Bear Goes Over the Hill. Will Little Bear get to see the stars before his big winter sleep? You'll have to listen to find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

G is an elf who lives and works in the drive-thru menu panel of a donut shop. She loves her job, and she is quite good at it. But what happens when she hears another elf usurping her position? You'll have to listen and find out! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com.

After overcoming a storm of challenges, Old Mr. Beetle practically skitters on a cloud as he makes his way, oh so merrily, to his Wednesday night story time for young bugs on the 25th branch. But when he nears his story time stage, he discovers that the end of the branch has been blocked off. The 26th branch, directly above, is dangling ominously and presents too much of a hazard to allow his story time to proceed. But even more disappointing is the fact that this new obstacle may impact something very important that is coming in three week's time. Listen in to find out whether Mr. Beetle is able to overcome yet another challenge...and come through for his dearest friend. Thank you to DECLAN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to RYLEE, LUNA, LEVI, ADRIAN, OLIVIA, LINGLING, REUVY, EZRA, ELENORE, FIONA, LOLA, ARIANA, LILY, THEO, ALICE, SAGE, DAVID, JAMES, WREN, JUNI, EMERSON, CEDI, KADEN, KENNA, NELLY, CHARLI, and FIA! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

Bear is worried and feels hurried as he races to eat enough before his big winter sleep, and he no longer has time to spend with his forest friends. So they devise a clever plan that will allow Bear to slow down, spend time with his pals, and get the food he needs all at the same time. Listen in to this delightful rhyming tale of friendship. Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com.

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. A bird named Finch discovers a mysterious little wooden house in a tree. Will Finch ever meet the intended occupants of the house? You’ll have to listen to find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

Crow can't wait to get home to his tree after weeks away. But when he lands on the forest floor, he finds that the tree he's called home for years...is missing. Not only that, his most prized possession is missing, too. Listen in as Crow goes on a search for the things he holds dear and makes a surprising discovery along the way. Thank you to ARI for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

Wes never intended to become a book delivery squirrel. Five years ago, he unexpectedly fell into the job. Since then, he's excelled at his work and he's also become an avid reader. Every day he sets out with books to deliver and every night he returns his empty cart to Pages in the Pines Bookshop. But on the day we meet him, Wes discovers an undelivered book in his cart at the end of his shift. Listen in to this gentle story to find out whether Wes will locate the mystery owner of the book and discover the reason it was left in his cart. Thank you to ALON for the super important reminder message at the beginning! 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

Floretta S. Bear sits by the fire and composes letters to dear friends to tie up loose ends before her big winter sleep. Relax into your armchair beneath a warm blanket and drift into hibernation with this sleepy 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

A family of dormice is sleeping peacefully inside their pumpkin when it starts rolling down a hill, kicking off a day of adventure. After the pumpkin lands in the river, the dormice must find a new one in time to host their cousins that evening. Will they find the perfect new pumpkin in time? Listen in and find out! Thank you to ALEAH and ELIM for the super important reminder message at the beginning! 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

Molly, a sweet-natured dwarf rabbit, owns a charming little restaurant. After her business has its worst day yet, Molly can't wait to move past it. But despite her best efforts, that might not be possible. Find out why in part two of this entertaining tale. Thank you to ELIO and HUGO for the super important reminder message at the beginning! 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

Arthur Mousington, a restaurant reviewer for Forest Foodie Magazine, has always dreamed of writing a glowing review that puts a new restaurant on the map. He thinks he finally has the chance after hearing about a little hole-in-the-wall called Molly's Restaurant, run by a dwarf rabbit. But when Arthur visits Molly's establishment, things do not go as he expects. Listen in to part one of this entertaining tale. Thank you to AMELIA for the super important reminder message at the beginning! 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

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe have two very important book emergencies to address before school begins in just three nights. First, Bebe needs to return a shockingly overdue school library book. Second, well...you'll have to listen to learn about the second book emergency! Will the best friends be able to solve both emergencies at once, as one might hit two crickets with one pinecone? Listen in to find out. 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.

Rose keeps one eye on her book and the other on the door of her little cottage, hoping but not expecting her sister Blossom to come through it. At length, she accepts that she must do what she's been putting off: she must make the jam herself. Curl up in your cozy rocking chair and drift away to this heartwarming story about family. 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