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 Room That Wasn't There Yesterday
This story encourages your child to develop critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills by modeling observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing in a fun, magical context. It also reinforces the value of patience and persistence, showing children that some problems require careful attention and time to solve rather than immediate action.

Tall Tower Teamwork
This story helps your child develop social skills by modeling positive turn-taking and cooperative play. It also teaches emotional resilience by showing that making a mess can be funny rather than upsetting, encouraging children to try again when things go wrong.

Mindy Vega and the Stadium Echo
This story helps children understand that true leadership involves listening and collaboration rather than control. It demonstrates that mistakes are manageable when you have a support system, encouraging resilience and trust in others. Your child will see how diverse strengths can come together to create something greater than individual effort.

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.

Jerome's Walk Among the Stars
This story teaches your child the value of patience and listening, showing that calm observation often leads to the most beautiful discoveries. It also gently reframes the darkness of night as a magical, musical place, helping to soothe common childhood fears of the dark.

The Night That Sneezed Sparkles
This story empowers children to manage night-time fears by reframing scary situations as opportunities for creativity and humor. It encourages emotional regulation by showing your child that they have the agency to change how they perceive the world around them.

Saltwater Margins
This story helps adolescents explore the complexities of identity and social roles, showing that belonging is an active choice rather than a passive trait. It demonstrates the value of restorative justice over punishment, encouraging teens to look beyond stereotypes and understand the hidden struggles of others. Additionally, it models how literacy and shared narratives can build empathy and bridge community divides.

Rosie Gives the Warmest Hugs
This story helps your child develop emotional intelligence by teaching them to recognize when others are sad and showing how simple actions, like sharing or hugging, can offer comfort. It reinforces the value of gentle behavior and helps toddlers understand that their kindness can make a positive difference in how others feel.

The Quiet Between Notifications
This story helps adolescents and parents understand the psychological cost of constant connectivity and the value of intentional presence. It models self-regulation and demonstrates that while disconnecting has consequences, the emotional resilience and deepened relationships gained are worth the trade-off.

48 Hours to History
This story helps your child develop moral reasoning by exploring the difference between what we *can* do versus what we *should* do. It encourages integrity and humility, showing that asking for help and admitting mistakes are signs of true maturity and intelligence.

Morning Mask: A Hero Choice
This story helps children build emotional intelligence by personifying negative thoughts as a "stompy voice" they can manage rather than obey. It empowers your child to practice self-regulation techniques like deep breathing and naming emotions, showing them they have the agency to choose kindness and resilience even when things go wrong.

The Quietest King
This story helps children understand that true leadership and strength come from kindness and empathy rather than dominance or volume. It encourages self-confidence by showing your child that even small acts of helping others are valuable traits that make them a leader.

The Red Rumor Experiment
This story helps normalize puberty and menstruation, transforming fear of the unknown into confidence through knowledge and preparation. It encourages children to communicate openly with trusted adults and friends about their anxieties, while modeling how to take responsibility for mistakes and choose honesty.

The Great Game of Hide and Love
This story helps build a secure attachment style by reassuring your child that they are loved and safe, even when they explore independence. It models a positive "serve and return" interaction pattern that strengthens the parent-child bond and develops emotional security.

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.

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.

Blueprints Above the Clouds
This story encourages a 'growth mindset' by showing children that making mistakes—like drawing a crooked line—is just a first test in the learning process. It introduces foundational STEM concepts like lift and balance through tangible experiments kids can try at home. Additionally, Kelvin's emotional journey helps children understand how to manage feelings of nervousness when trying something new.

Inkfeather’s Flight
This story validates your child's imagination and creativity, framing these traits as strengths rather than distractions. It helps children navigate feelings of self-doubt ('not being enough') by showing that owning one's unique perspective is a superpower. Through Lydia's journey, young readers learn that their voice has the power to define their own reality and protect what they love.

The Broom Who Loved the Grass
This story helps develop your child's emotional intelligence by showing Lena recognizing and validating her friend's fear without judgment. It also teaches adaptability and social skills, demonstrating that changing plans to accommodate others can lead to new and wonderful ways to have fun.

The Deep End Directive
This story teaches children that leadership requires honesty and that true teamwork means accepting others for who they are. Your child will learn that effort and spirit can be just as rewarding as coming in first place.

The Room That Wasn't There Yesterday
This story encourages your child to develop critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills by modeling observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing in a fun, magical context. It also reinforces the value of patience and persistence, showing children that some problems require careful attention and time to solve rather than immediate action.

Tall Tower Teamwork
This story helps your child develop social skills by modeling positive turn-taking and cooperative play. It also teaches emotional resilience by showing that making a mess can be funny rather than upsetting, encouraging children to try again when things go wrong.

Mindy Vega and the Stadium Echo
This story helps children understand that true leadership involves listening and collaboration rather than control. It demonstrates that mistakes are manageable when you have a support system, encouraging resilience and trust in others. Your child will see how diverse strengths can come together to create something greater than individual effort.

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.

Jerome's Walk Among the Stars
This story teaches your child the value of patience and listening, showing that calm observation often leads to the most beautiful discoveries. It also gently reframes the darkness of night as a magical, musical place, helping to soothe common childhood fears of the dark.

The Night That Sneezed Sparkles
This story empowers children to manage night-time fears by reframing scary situations as opportunities for creativity and humor. It encourages emotional regulation by showing your child that they have the agency to change how they perceive the world around them.

Saltwater Margins
This story helps adolescents explore the complexities of identity and social roles, showing that belonging is an active choice rather than a passive trait. It demonstrates the value of restorative justice over punishment, encouraging teens to look beyond stereotypes and understand the hidden struggles of others. Additionally, it models how literacy and shared narratives can build empathy and bridge community divides.

Rosie Gives the Warmest Hugs
This story helps your child develop emotional intelligence by teaching them to recognize when others are sad and showing how simple actions, like sharing or hugging, can offer comfort. It reinforces the value of gentle behavior and helps toddlers understand that their kindness can make a positive difference in how others feel.

The Quiet Between Notifications
This story helps adolescents and parents understand the psychological cost of constant connectivity and the value of intentional presence. It models self-regulation and demonstrates that while disconnecting has consequences, the emotional resilience and deepened relationships gained are worth the trade-off.

48 Hours to History
This story helps your child develop moral reasoning by exploring the difference between what we *can* do versus what we *should* do. It encourages integrity and humility, showing that asking for help and admitting mistakes are signs of true maturity and intelligence.

Morning Mask: A Hero Choice
This story helps children build emotional intelligence by personifying negative thoughts as a "stompy voice" they can manage rather than obey. It empowers your child to practice self-regulation techniques like deep breathing and naming emotions, showing them they have the agency to choose kindness and resilience even when things go wrong.

The Quietest King
This story helps children understand that true leadership and strength come from kindness and empathy rather than dominance or volume. It encourages self-confidence by showing your child that even small acts of helping others are valuable traits that make them a leader.

The Red Rumor Experiment
This story helps normalize puberty and menstruation, transforming fear of the unknown into confidence through knowledge and preparation. It encourages children to communicate openly with trusted adults and friends about their anxieties, while modeling how to take responsibility for mistakes and choose honesty.

The Great Game of Hide and Love
This story helps build a secure attachment style by reassuring your child that they are loved and safe, even when they explore independence. It models a positive "serve and return" interaction pattern that strengthens the parent-child bond and develops emotional security.

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.

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.

Blueprints Above the Clouds
This story encourages a 'growth mindset' by showing children that making mistakes—like drawing a crooked line—is just a first test in the learning process. It introduces foundational STEM concepts like lift and balance through tangible experiments kids can try at home. Additionally, Kelvin's emotional journey helps children understand how to manage feelings of nervousness when trying something new.

Inkfeather’s Flight
This story validates your child's imagination and creativity, framing these traits as strengths rather than distractions. It helps children navigate feelings of self-doubt ('not being enough') by showing that owning one's unique perspective is a superpower. Through Lydia's journey, young readers learn that their voice has the power to define their own reality and protect what they love.

The Broom Who Loved the Grass
This story helps develop your child's emotional intelligence by showing Lena recognizing and validating her friend's fear without judgment. It also teaches adaptability and social skills, demonstrating that changing plans to accommodate others can lead to new and wonderful ways to have fun.

The Deep End Directive
This story teaches children that leadership requires honesty and that true teamwork means accepting others for who they are. Your child will learn that effort and spirit can be just as rewarding as coming in first place.

The Room That Wasn't There Yesterday
This story encourages your child to develop critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills by modeling observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing in a fun, magical context. It also reinforces the value of patience and persistence, showing children that some problems require careful attention and time to solve rather than immediate action.

Tall Tower Teamwork
This story helps your child develop social skills by modeling positive turn-taking and cooperative play. It also teaches emotional resilience by showing that making a mess can be funny rather than upsetting, encouraging children to try again when things go wrong.

Mindy Vega and the Stadium Echo
This story helps children understand that true leadership involves listening and collaboration rather than control. It demonstrates that mistakes are manageable when you have a support system, encouraging resilience and trust in others. Your child will see how diverse strengths can come together to create something greater than individual effort.

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.

Jerome's Walk Among the Stars
This story teaches your child the value of patience and listening, showing that calm observation often leads to the most beautiful discoveries. It also gently reframes the darkness of night as a magical, musical place, helping to soothe common childhood fears of the dark.

The Night That Sneezed Sparkles
This story empowers children to manage night-time fears by reframing scary situations as opportunities for creativity and humor. It encourages emotional regulation by showing your child that they have the agency to change how they perceive the world around them.

Saltwater Margins
This story helps adolescents explore the complexities of identity and social roles, showing that belonging is an active choice rather than a passive trait. It demonstrates the value of restorative justice over punishment, encouraging teens to look beyond stereotypes and understand the hidden struggles of others. Additionally, it models how literacy and shared narratives can build empathy and bridge community divides.

Rosie Gives the Warmest Hugs
This story helps your child develop emotional intelligence by teaching them to recognize when others are sad and showing how simple actions, like sharing or hugging, can offer comfort. It reinforces the value of gentle behavior and helps toddlers understand that their kindness can make a positive difference in how others feel.

The Quiet Between Notifications
This story helps adolescents and parents understand the psychological cost of constant connectivity and the value of intentional presence. It models self-regulation and demonstrates that while disconnecting has consequences, the emotional resilience and deepened relationships gained are worth the trade-off.

48 Hours to History
This story helps your child develop moral reasoning by exploring the difference between what we *can* do versus what we *should* do. It encourages integrity and humility, showing that asking for help and admitting mistakes are signs of true maturity and intelligence.

Morning Mask: A Hero Choice
This story helps children build emotional intelligence by personifying negative thoughts as a "stompy voice" they can manage rather than obey. It empowers your child to practice self-regulation techniques like deep breathing and naming emotions, showing them they have the agency to choose kindness and resilience even when things go wrong.

The Quietest King
This story helps children understand that true leadership and strength come from kindness and empathy rather than dominance or volume. It encourages self-confidence by showing your child that even small acts of helping others are valuable traits that make them a leader.

The Red Rumor Experiment
This story helps normalize puberty and menstruation, transforming fear of the unknown into confidence through knowledge and preparation. It encourages children to communicate openly with trusted adults and friends about their anxieties, while modeling how to take responsibility for mistakes and choose honesty.

The Great Game of Hide and Love
This story helps build a secure attachment style by reassuring your child that they are loved and safe, even when they explore independence. It models a positive "serve and return" interaction pattern that strengthens the parent-child bond and develops emotional security.

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.

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.

Blueprints Above the Clouds
This story encourages a 'growth mindset' by showing children that making mistakes—like drawing a crooked line—is just a first test in the learning process. It introduces foundational STEM concepts like lift and balance through tangible experiments kids can try at home. Additionally, Kelvin's emotional journey helps children understand how to manage feelings of nervousness when trying something new.

Inkfeather’s Flight
This story validates your child's imagination and creativity, framing these traits as strengths rather than distractions. It helps children navigate feelings of self-doubt ('not being enough') by showing that owning one's unique perspective is a superpower. Through Lydia's journey, young readers learn that their voice has the power to define their own reality and protect what they love.

The Broom Who Loved the Grass
This story helps develop your child's emotional intelligence by showing Lena recognizing and validating her friend's fear without judgment. It also teaches adaptability and social skills, demonstrating that changing plans to accommodate others can lead to new and wonderful ways to have fun.

The Deep End Directive
This story teaches children that leadership requires honesty and that true teamwork means accepting others for who they are. Your child will learn that effort and spirit can be just as rewarding as coming in first place.

The Room That Wasn't There Yesterday
This story encourages your child to develop critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills by modeling observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing in a fun, magical context. It also reinforces the value of patience and persistence, showing children that some problems require careful attention and time to solve rather than immediate action.

Tall Tower Teamwork
This story helps your child develop social skills by modeling positive turn-taking and cooperative play. It also teaches emotional resilience by showing that making a mess can be funny rather than upsetting, encouraging children to try again when things go wrong.

Mindy Vega and the Stadium Echo
This story helps children understand that true leadership involves listening and collaboration rather than control. It demonstrates that mistakes are manageable when you have a support system, encouraging resilience and trust in others. Your child will see how diverse strengths can come together to create something greater than individual effort.

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.

Jerome's Walk Among the Stars
This story teaches your child the value of patience and listening, showing that calm observation often leads to the most beautiful discoveries. It also gently reframes the darkness of night as a magical, musical place, helping to soothe common childhood fears of the dark.

The Night That Sneezed Sparkles
This story empowers children to manage night-time fears by reframing scary situations as opportunities for creativity and humor. It encourages emotional regulation by showing your child that they have the agency to change how they perceive the world around them.

Saltwater Margins
This story helps adolescents explore the complexities of identity and social roles, showing that belonging is an active choice rather than a passive trait. It demonstrates the value of restorative justice over punishment, encouraging teens to look beyond stereotypes and understand the hidden struggles of others. Additionally, it models how literacy and shared narratives can build empathy and bridge community divides.

Rosie Gives the Warmest Hugs
This story helps your child develop emotional intelligence by teaching them to recognize when others are sad and showing how simple actions, like sharing or hugging, can offer comfort. It reinforces the value of gentle behavior and helps toddlers understand that their kindness can make a positive difference in how others feel.

The Quiet Between Notifications
This story helps adolescents and parents understand the psychological cost of constant connectivity and the value of intentional presence. It models self-regulation and demonstrates that while disconnecting has consequences, the emotional resilience and deepened relationships gained are worth the trade-off.

48 Hours to History
This story helps your child develop moral reasoning by exploring the difference between what we *can* do versus what we *should* do. It encourages integrity and humility, showing that asking for help and admitting mistakes are signs of true maturity and intelligence.

Morning Mask: A Hero Choice
This story helps children build emotional intelligence by personifying negative thoughts as a "stompy voice" they can manage rather than obey. It empowers your child to practice self-regulation techniques like deep breathing and naming emotions, showing them they have the agency to choose kindness and resilience even when things go wrong.

The Quietest King
This story helps children understand that true leadership and strength come from kindness and empathy rather than dominance or volume. It encourages self-confidence by showing your child that even small acts of helping others are valuable traits that make them a leader.

The Red Rumor Experiment
This story helps normalize puberty and menstruation, transforming fear of the unknown into confidence through knowledge and preparation. It encourages children to communicate openly with trusted adults and friends about their anxieties, while modeling how to take responsibility for mistakes and choose honesty.

The Great Game of Hide and Love
This story helps build a secure attachment style by reassuring your child that they are loved and safe, even when they explore independence. It models a positive "serve and return" interaction pattern that strengthens the parent-child bond and develops emotional security.

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.

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.

Blueprints Above the Clouds
This story encourages a 'growth mindset' by showing children that making mistakes—like drawing a crooked line—is just a first test in the learning process. It introduces foundational STEM concepts like lift and balance through tangible experiments kids can try at home. Additionally, Kelvin's emotional journey helps children understand how to manage feelings of nervousness when trying something new.

Inkfeather’s Flight
This story validates your child's imagination and creativity, framing these traits as strengths rather than distractions. It helps children navigate feelings of self-doubt ('not being enough') by showing that owning one's unique perspective is a superpower. Through Lydia's journey, young readers learn that their voice has the power to define their own reality and protect what they love.

The Broom Who Loved the Grass
This story helps develop your child's emotional intelligence by showing Lena recognizing and validating her friend's fear without judgment. It also teaches adaptability and social skills, demonstrating that changing plans to accommodate others can lead to new and wonderful ways to have fun.

The Deep End Directive
This story teaches children that leadership requires honesty and that true teamwork means accepting others for who they are. Your child will learn that effort and spirit can be just as rewarding as coming in first place.
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Tell us what your child is facing—fears, milestones, or just a topic they love
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Listen to a beautifully narrated audio story with stunning illustrations
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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Transport kids to fantastical worlds where they're the hero
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Fuel imagination far beyond passive video content
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Lessons absorbed naturally through engaging narratives
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Process feelings safely through story characters
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Build comprehension and language skills effortlessly
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Start meaningful conversations about life's challenges
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Calming bedtime routines that ease into restful nights
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