Turn Big Feelings intoBedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
Personalized audio stories that help children navigate emotions, spark imagination, and make winding-down time magical.
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Stories for Every Moment
Whatever your child is going through, there's a story to help them understand and grow.
Scared of the Dark
A story where your child befriends the night and discovers its magic
New Sibling Arriving
Prepare them for the big change with tales of love and sharing
First Day of School
Build confidence with a friendship adventure full of excitement
Trouble Sharing
Model generosity through an enchanting tale of giving and joy
Visiting the Dentist
Transform fear into curiosity with a brave hero just like them
Moving to New Home
Turn anxiety into excitement for the adventure ahead
+ hundreds more situations tailored to your child's unique experiences

The Great Sock Escape
This story helps your child understand that friends don't have to look alike or be exactly the same to fit perfectly together. It also encourages creative problem-solving and flexibility when things don't go according to the usual rules.

Drawing the Night Away
This story empowers children by showing them that they have the agency to solve problems through creativity and imagination. It also helps develop emotional intelligence by modeling how to transform feelings of nervousness (a 'wiggly tummy') into confidence and pride.

The Rooftop Dragon Promise
This story validates the feelings of anxious or quiet children, showing them that nervousness doesn't prevent bravery. Your child will learn that making mistakes is part of the learning process and that taking responsibility—"fixing it"—is a true heroic act.

Tuesday Magic
This story helps children build emotional vocabulary by labeling physical sensations of worry, like a 'wiggly tummy.' It demonstrates resilience and problem-solving as the protagonist systematically searches for his friend despite feeling afraid. The reassuring conclusion reinforces the importance of safety and the comfort of home.

Soft Paws on the Savannah
This story helps your child develop language skills through rhythmic repetition and engaging sensory sounds (swish, pad, splash). The narrative reinforces emotional security by establishing a safe exploration loop that always returns to the comfort of a parent, making it an ideal choice for calming bedtime routines.

Mandy's Underwater Dance
This story helps your child understand that being different can be a strength, encouraging self-acceptance and confidence. It teaches resilience by showing how a perceived limitation can be turned into a unique talent. The rhythmic repetition and sound words also support early language development and listening skills.

Flutter's Big Surprise
This story helps your child develop early math skills by counting foods and learning the days of the week in a fun, rhythmic pattern. It also introduces the concept of growth and change through nature, fostering curiosity about the world while providing a reassuring sense of safety and wonder.

Where Do Goodnights Go?
This story introduces simple mindfulness techniques to your child, teaching them how to self-soothe by focusing on their immediate surroundings. By expressing gratitude to everyday objects, children learn to build a sense of security and appreciation that combats bedtime anxiety. The repetitive rhythm helps regulate breathing and prepares the mind for a restful sleep.

Pocketwatch Thunder
This story helps children understand that patience and careful listening are powerful tools for solving difficult problems. It also fosters emotional security by connecting personal identity to family history, showing that even distant relatives are part of a supportive legacy.

Where the Sideways Lanterns Go
This story helps children understand the value of family heritage and the importance of carrying on traditions. It validates a child's agency in making independent moral choices while navigating feelings of grief and connection to loved ones.

The Mystery of the Pink Dust
This story helps your child develop empathy by showing that others (even mice!) have needs and feelings just like we do. It also encourages critical thinking and observation skills as Winston follows clues to solve a problem step-by-step.

Echoes in Glass Cases
This story helps children understand that asking for help and staying connected to family are signs of strength, not weakness. It provides a gentle framework for processing grief and change, showing that even when loved ones change, the bond remains. Readers will learn the value of empathy and courage when facing the unknown.

The Waiting Bench
This story helps your child understand the abstract concept of empathy by visualizing it as magic that brightens the world. It encourages social courage, showing children that listening to their "brave feelings" and including others can turn a lonely situation into a happy one. Your child will learn that simple acts of kindness, like saying hello, are powerful tools for building friendship and community.

Crown of Pine and Paper
This story helps children understand that imagination can be a powerful tool for building real-world resilience and coping with difficult emotions. It provides a safe framework for discussing grief and loss, showing that healing involves honoring our feelings rather than hiding them. Additionally, it models empathy by revealing that bullies often have their own struggles, encouraging children to set boundaries with compassion.

Fault Lines in the Fifth Dimension
This story helps adolescents navigate the pressure to fit in by reframing their perceived flaws as unique strengths crucial for resilience. It validates the complex emotions of the teen years—anger, uncertainty, and the need for independence—teaching that being 'messy' or imperfect is a vital part of being human. Through Casey's journey, your child will see that authentic connection comes from honesty and vulnerability, not from pretending to be perfect.

Ink Under the Skin
This story helps children understand the power of self-definition, showing them that their identity is a choice rather than something imposed by others. It validates feelings of loneliness while encouraging resilience, demonstrating that acknowledging one's true self is the first step toward overcoming adversity.

Footsteps on the Quiet Path
This story helps your child develop emotional regulation strategies, teaching them that bravery is about staying steady rather than being fearless. Through Myron's journey, children learn the value of respect for new cultures and the concept of integrity—doing the right thing even when it's difficult or uncomfortable.

Glitter-Sneeze Grove
This story helps children understand that their perceived flaws can actually be unique strengths when viewed from a different perspective. Your child will learn the value of empathy and how using their own special abilities to help others can build confidence and friendship.

The Theory of Adaptation
This story helps your child understand the profound difference between being a bystander and an 'upstander' when witnessing bullying. It cultivates empathy for peers with physical differences and demonstrates how a single act of courage can positively shift the social dynamics of a group.

Noodle Noggin
This story helps children build resilience by showing that avoiding necessary chores often leads to bigger complications, framing daily tasks in a positive light. It also models critical thinking and empathy as Sadie overcomes her fear to understand the birds' motivation and solve the problem creatively.

The Great Sock Escape
This story helps your child understand that friends don't have to look alike or be exactly the same to fit perfectly together. It also encourages creative problem-solving and flexibility when things don't go according to the usual rules.

Drawing the Night Away
This story empowers children by showing them that they have the agency to solve problems through creativity and imagination. It also helps develop emotional intelligence by modeling how to transform feelings of nervousness (a 'wiggly tummy') into confidence and pride.

The Rooftop Dragon Promise
This story validates the feelings of anxious or quiet children, showing them that nervousness doesn't prevent bravery. Your child will learn that making mistakes is part of the learning process and that taking responsibility—"fixing it"—is a true heroic act.

Tuesday Magic
This story helps children build emotional vocabulary by labeling physical sensations of worry, like a 'wiggly tummy.' It demonstrates resilience and problem-solving as the protagonist systematically searches for his friend despite feeling afraid. The reassuring conclusion reinforces the importance of safety and the comfort of home.

Soft Paws on the Savannah
This story helps your child develop language skills through rhythmic repetition and engaging sensory sounds (swish, pad, splash). The narrative reinforces emotional security by establishing a safe exploration loop that always returns to the comfort of a parent, making it an ideal choice for calming bedtime routines.

Mandy's Underwater Dance
This story helps your child understand that being different can be a strength, encouraging self-acceptance and confidence. It teaches resilience by showing how a perceived limitation can be turned into a unique talent. The rhythmic repetition and sound words also support early language development and listening skills.

Flutter's Big Surprise
This story helps your child develop early math skills by counting foods and learning the days of the week in a fun, rhythmic pattern. It also introduces the concept of growth and change through nature, fostering curiosity about the world while providing a reassuring sense of safety and wonder.

Where Do Goodnights Go?
This story introduces simple mindfulness techniques to your child, teaching them how to self-soothe by focusing on their immediate surroundings. By expressing gratitude to everyday objects, children learn to build a sense of security and appreciation that combats bedtime anxiety. The repetitive rhythm helps regulate breathing and prepares the mind for a restful sleep.

Pocketwatch Thunder
This story helps children understand that patience and careful listening are powerful tools for solving difficult problems. It also fosters emotional security by connecting personal identity to family history, showing that even distant relatives are part of a supportive legacy.

Where the Sideways Lanterns Go
This story helps children understand the value of family heritage and the importance of carrying on traditions. It validates a child's agency in making independent moral choices while navigating feelings of grief and connection to loved ones.

The Mystery of the Pink Dust
This story helps your child develop empathy by showing that others (even mice!) have needs and feelings just like we do. It also encourages critical thinking and observation skills as Winston follows clues to solve a problem step-by-step.

Echoes in Glass Cases
This story helps children understand that asking for help and staying connected to family are signs of strength, not weakness. It provides a gentle framework for processing grief and change, showing that even when loved ones change, the bond remains. Readers will learn the value of empathy and courage when facing the unknown.

The Waiting Bench
This story helps your child understand the abstract concept of empathy by visualizing it as magic that brightens the world. It encourages social courage, showing children that listening to their "brave feelings" and including others can turn a lonely situation into a happy one. Your child will learn that simple acts of kindness, like saying hello, are powerful tools for building friendship and community.

Crown of Pine and Paper
This story helps children understand that imagination can be a powerful tool for building real-world resilience and coping with difficult emotions. It provides a safe framework for discussing grief and loss, showing that healing involves honoring our feelings rather than hiding them. Additionally, it models empathy by revealing that bullies often have their own struggles, encouraging children to set boundaries with compassion.

Fault Lines in the Fifth Dimension
This story helps adolescents navigate the pressure to fit in by reframing their perceived flaws as unique strengths crucial for resilience. It validates the complex emotions of the teen years—anger, uncertainty, and the need for independence—teaching that being 'messy' or imperfect is a vital part of being human. Through Casey's journey, your child will see that authentic connection comes from honesty and vulnerability, not from pretending to be perfect.

Ink Under the Skin
This story helps children understand the power of self-definition, showing them that their identity is a choice rather than something imposed by others. It validates feelings of loneliness while encouraging resilience, demonstrating that acknowledging one's true self is the first step toward overcoming adversity.

Footsteps on the Quiet Path
This story helps your child develop emotional regulation strategies, teaching them that bravery is about staying steady rather than being fearless. Through Myron's journey, children learn the value of respect for new cultures and the concept of integrity—doing the right thing even when it's difficult or uncomfortable.

Glitter-Sneeze Grove
This story helps children understand that their perceived flaws can actually be unique strengths when viewed from a different perspective. Your child will learn the value of empathy and how using their own special abilities to help others can build confidence and friendship.

The Theory of Adaptation
This story helps your child understand the profound difference between being a bystander and an 'upstander' when witnessing bullying. It cultivates empathy for peers with physical differences and demonstrates how a single act of courage can positively shift the social dynamics of a group.

Noodle Noggin
This story helps children build resilience by showing that avoiding necessary chores often leads to bigger complications, framing daily tasks in a positive light. It also models critical thinking and empathy as Sadie overcomes her fear to understand the birds' motivation and solve the problem creatively.

The Great Sock Escape
This story helps your child understand that friends don't have to look alike or be exactly the same to fit perfectly together. It also encourages creative problem-solving and flexibility when things don't go according to the usual rules.

Drawing the Night Away
This story empowers children by showing them that they have the agency to solve problems through creativity and imagination. It also helps develop emotional intelligence by modeling how to transform feelings of nervousness (a 'wiggly tummy') into confidence and pride.

The Rooftop Dragon Promise
This story validates the feelings of anxious or quiet children, showing them that nervousness doesn't prevent bravery. Your child will learn that making mistakes is part of the learning process and that taking responsibility—"fixing it"—is a true heroic act.

Tuesday Magic
This story helps children build emotional vocabulary by labeling physical sensations of worry, like a 'wiggly tummy.' It demonstrates resilience and problem-solving as the protagonist systematically searches for his friend despite feeling afraid. The reassuring conclusion reinforces the importance of safety and the comfort of home.

Soft Paws on the Savannah
This story helps your child develop language skills through rhythmic repetition and engaging sensory sounds (swish, pad, splash). The narrative reinforces emotional security by establishing a safe exploration loop that always returns to the comfort of a parent, making it an ideal choice for calming bedtime routines.

Mandy's Underwater Dance
This story helps your child understand that being different can be a strength, encouraging self-acceptance and confidence. It teaches resilience by showing how a perceived limitation can be turned into a unique talent. The rhythmic repetition and sound words also support early language development and listening skills.

Flutter's Big Surprise
This story helps your child develop early math skills by counting foods and learning the days of the week in a fun, rhythmic pattern. It also introduces the concept of growth and change through nature, fostering curiosity about the world while providing a reassuring sense of safety and wonder.

Where Do Goodnights Go?
This story introduces simple mindfulness techniques to your child, teaching them how to self-soothe by focusing on their immediate surroundings. By expressing gratitude to everyday objects, children learn to build a sense of security and appreciation that combats bedtime anxiety. The repetitive rhythm helps regulate breathing and prepares the mind for a restful sleep.

Pocketwatch Thunder
This story helps children understand that patience and careful listening are powerful tools for solving difficult problems. It also fosters emotional security by connecting personal identity to family history, showing that even distant relatives are part of a supportive legacy.

Where the Sideways Lanterns Go
This story helps children understand the value of family heritage and the importance of carrying on traditions. It validates a child's agency in making independent moral choices while navigating feelings of grief and connection to loved ones.

The Mystery of the Pink Dust
This story helps your child develop empathy by showing that others (even mice!) have needs and feelings just like we do. It also encourages critical thinking and observation skills as Winston follows clues to solve a problem step-by-step.

Echoes in Glass Cases
This story helps children understand that asking for help and staying connected to family are signs of strength, not weakness. It provides a gentle framework for processing grief and change, showing that even when loved ones change, the bond remains. Readers will learn the value of empathy and courage when facing the unknown.

The Waiting Bench
This story helps your child understand the abstract concept of empathy by visualizing it as magic that brightens the world. It encourages social courage, showing children that listening to their "brave feelings" and including others can turn a lonely situation into a happy one. Your child will learn that simple acts of kindness, like saying hello, are powerful tools for building friendship and community.

Crown of Pine and Paper
This story helps children understand that imagination can be a powerful tool for building real-world resilience and coping with difficult emotions. It provides a safe framework for discussing grief and loss, showing that healing involves honoring our feelings rather than hiding them. Additionally, it models empathy by revealing that bullies often have their own struggles, encouraging children to set boundaries with compassion.

Fault Lines in the Fifth Dimension
This story helps adolescents navigate the pressure to fit in by reframing their perceived flaws as unique strengths crucial for resilience. It validates the complex emotions of the teen years—anger, uncertainty, and the need for independence—teaching that being 'messy' or imperfect is a vital part of being human. Through Casey's journey, your child will see that authentic connection comes from honesty and vulnerability, not from pretending to be perfect.

Ink Under the Skin
This story helps children understand the power of self-definition, showing them that their identity is a choice rather than something imposed by others. It validates feelings of loneliness while encouraging resilience, demonstrating that acknowledging one's true self is the first step toward overcoming adversity.

Footsteps on the Quiet Path
This story helps your child develop emotional regulation strategies, teaching them that bravery is about staying steady rather than being fearless. Through Myron's journey, children learn the value of respect for new cultures and the concept of integrity—doing the right thing even when it's difficult or uncomfortable.

Glitter-Sneeze Grove
This story helps children understand that their perceived flaws can actually be unique strengths when viewed from a different perspective. Your child will learn the value of empathy and how using their own special abilities to help others can build confidence and friendship.

The Theory of Adaptation
This story helps your child understand the profound difference between being a bystander and an 'upstander' when witnessing bullying. It cultivates empathy for peers with physical differences and demonstrates how a single act of courage can positively shift the social dynamics of a group.

Noodle Noggin
This story helps children build resilience by showing that avoiding necessary chores often leads to bigger complications, framing daily tasks in a positive light. It also models critical thinking and empathy as Sadie overcomes her fear to understand the birds' motivation and solve the problem creatively.

The Great Sock Escape
This story helps your child understand that friends don't have to look alike or be exactly the same to fit perfectly together. It also encourages creative problem-solving and flexibility when things don't go according to the usual rules.

Drawing the Night Away
This story empowers children by showing them that they have the agency to solve problems through creativity and imagination. It also helps develop emotional intelligence by modeling how to transform feelings of nervousness (a 'wiggly tummy') into confidence and pride.

The Rooftop Dragon Promise
This story validates the feelings of anxious or quiet children, showing them that nervousness doesn't prevent bravery. Your child will learn that making mistakes is part of the learning process and that taking responsibility—"fixing it"—is a true heroic act.

Tuesday Magic
This story helps children build emotional vocabulary by labeling physical sensations of worry, like a 'wiggly tummy.' It demonstrates resilience and problem-solving as the protagonist systematically searches for his friend despite feeling afraid. The reassuring conclusion reinforces the importance of safety and the comfort of home.

Soft Paws on the Savannah
This story helps your child develop language skills through rhythmic repetition and engaging sensory sounds (swish, pad, splash). The narrative reinforces emotional security by establishing a safe exploration loop that always returns to the comfort of a parent, making it an ideal choice for calming bedtime routines.

Mandy's Underwater Dance
This story helps your child understand that being different can be a strength, encouraging self-acceptance and confidence. It teaches resilience by showing how a perceived limitation can be turned into a unique talent. The rhythmic repetition and sound words also support early language development and listening skills.

Flutter's Big Surprise
This story helps your child develop early math skills by counting foods and learning the days of the week in a fun, rhythmic pattern. It also introduces the concept of growth and change through nature, fostering curiosity about the world while providing a reassuring sense of safety and wonder.

Where Do Goodnights Go?
This story introduces simple mindfulness techniques to your child, teaching them how to self-soothe by focusing on their immediate surroundings. By expressing gratitude to everyday objects, children learn to build a sense of security and appreciation that combats bedtime anxiety. The repetitive rhythm helps regulate breathing and prepares the mind for a restful sleep.

Pocketwatch Thunder
This story helps children understand that patience and careful listening are powerful tools for solving difficult problems. It also fosters emotional security by connecting personal identity to family history, showing that even distant relatives are part of a supportive legacy.

Where the Sideways Lanterns Go
This story helps children understand the value of family heritage and the importance of carrying on traditions. It validates a child's agency in making independent moral choices while navigating feelings of grief and connection to loved ones.

The Mystery of the Pink Dust
This story helps your child develop empathy by showing that others (even mice!) have needs and feelings just like we do. It also encourages critical thinking and observation skills as Winston follows clues to solve a problem step-by-step.

Echoes in Glass Cases
This story helps children understand that asking for help and staying connected to family are signs of strength, not weakness. It provides a gentle framework for processing grief and change, showing that even when loved ones change, the bond remains. Readers will learn the value of empathy and courage when facing the unknown.

The Waiting Bench
This story helps your child understand the abstract concept of empathy by visualizing it as magic that brightens the world. It encourages social courage, showing children that listening to their "brave feelings" and including others can turn a lonely situation into a happy one. Your child will learn that simple acts of kindness, like saying hello, are powerful tools for building friendship and community.

Crown of Pine and Paper
This story helps children understand that imagination can be a powerful tool for building real-world resilience and coping with difficult emotions. It provides a safe framework for discussing grief and loss, showing that healing involves honoring our feelings rather than hiding them. Additionally, it models empathy by revealing that bullies often have their own struggles, encouraging children to set boundaries with compassion.

Fault Lines in the Fifth Dimension
This story helps adolescents navigate the pressure to fit in by reframing their perceived flaws as unique strengths crucial for resilience. It validates the complex emotions of the teen years—anger, uncertainty, and the need for independence—teaching that being 'messy' or imperfect is a vital part of being human. Through Casey's journey, your child will see that authentic connection comes from honesty and vulnerability, not from pretending to be perfect.

Ink Under the Skin
This story helps children understand the power of self-definition, showing them that their identity is a choice rather than something imposed by others. It validates feelings of loneliness while encouraging resilience, demonstrating that acknowledging one's true self is the first step toward overcoming adversity.

Footsteps on the Quiet Path
This story helps your child develop emotional regulation strategies, teaching them that bravery is about staying steady rather than being fearless. Through Myron's journey, children learn the value of respect for new cultures and the concept of integrity—doing the right thing even when it's difficult or uncomfortable.

Glitter-Sneeze Grove
This story helps children understand that their perceived flaws can actually be unique strengths when viewed from a different perspective. Your child will learn the value of empathy and how using their own special abilities to help others can build confidence and friendship.

The Theory of Adaptation
This story helps your child understand the profound difference between being a bystander and an 'upstander' when witnessing bullying. It cultivates empathy for peers with physical differences and demonstrates how a single act of courage can positively shift the social dynamics of a group.

Noodle Noggin
This story helps children build resilience by showing that avoiding necessary chores often leads to bigger complications, framing daily tasks in a positive light. It also models critical thinking and empathy as Sadie overcomes her fear to understand the birds' motivation and solve the problem creatively.
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The Spark
Tell us what your child is facing—fears, milestones, or just a topic they love
The Magic
AI creates a personalized story with your child as the hero
The Experience
Listen to a beautifully narrated audio story with stunning illustrations
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