Free bedtime stories to read online

These are complete Storyworld stories, published in full. No sign-up, no email, no paywall — read them right here, or read them aloud tonight. Every one was written for a specific age and a specific feeling, which is how the whole library works.

The narration — the soft, slow audio version you can press play on and lie down next to — is part of the membership. The words are free.

Animal World stories

A meadow of kind creatures

Hazel and the Leaf-Door Mysterycurious · age 3 · 10 minOnce upon a time, Hazel the squirrel hopped along the path to Acorn Village, cradling a little bundle of ribbon in her paws. Morning had brought a gentle fog that turned every l…One-by-One, Little Lightssleepy · age 9 · 10 minOnce upon a time, Hazel the squirrel stood on a smooth stump in the middle of Acorn Village, her small paws steady as she slipped a leafy shade over an acorn lantern until its g…

Garbage Truck World stories

A cozy town called Oak Grove

Ink’s Brave Nudge by the Streambrave · age 6 · 10 minOnce upon a time, in Oak Grove, Ink the small blue garbage truck rumbled down Main Street with a gentle hum. The day was sunny and full of bloom. Petals fluttered like tiny flag…Ink and the Friendly Windowslonely · age 6 · 10 minOnce upon a time, Ink, the small blue garbage truck, rumbled slowly down Main Street while new snow softened all the edges of Oak Grove. His wheels made gentle tracks, and his b…

Princess World stories

Kind kingdoms and starlit castles

The Saved Seat and the Humming Lanternsloved · age 9 · 3 minOnce upon a time, in Heart Castle’s bright hallway just after breakfast, sunlight spilled across the floor as Princess Lily lifted a basket of lanterns and ribbons. Tonight, she…Pip’s New Nest by the Lakescared · age 3 · 10 minOnce upon a time, Princess Lily and Sir Bramble were finishing their work in the Royal Gardens, and the first little lamps along the paths were flickering on, one by one, like k…

Browse by feeling

The full library sorts every story by how your child is feeling tonight — scared, lonely, silly, sleepy and twelve more.