Bedtime stories for preschoolers
Calm bedtime stories for 3 to 5 year olds: a small problem, a pattern of three, a little joke and a sleepy ending.
- Priya and the Long, Low Hum
Ages 3 to 5 · about 10 minutes
Priya the pirate tries to hurry a humming comet, then finds small, lovely ways to enjoy drifting between planets until the treasure lights her lantern.
- Quinn's Puddle of Spilt Stars
Ages 3 to 5 · about 5 minutes
Quinn the unicorn finds a puddle full of stars and wants to keep every one, until sharing it with a small camel makes the whole sky twice as bright.
- A Warm Spot for One Small Hen
Ages 3 to 5 · about 10 minutes
Sol the puppy tries three funny ways to help a chilly little hen settle down, and finds the warmest answer is the one he gives away.
- Slow as Honey, Slow as the Moon
Ages 3 to 5 · about 5 minutes
A baby elephant waits out a small quarrel with her sloth friend and finds that listening can be the kindest hello of all.
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KindnessBeing braveSharingTelling the truthPatienceFriendshipBeing yourselfSaying sorryCaring for nature
For a situation or holiday
First day of schoolA new baby siblingFear of the darkBad dreamsMoving houseDiwali
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