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

Mr. Beetle has been at the top of his game for months. But one lovely summer evening, instead of falling asleep at the end of his story, his young audience is more boisterous than ever. Soon, the new president of the neighborhood watch committee wishes to have a word with Mr. Beetle regarding the unruliness following his story time. Mr. Beetle and his assistant, Gwen, must find a way to get the young bugs to sleep...or his storytelling days could be over. Will they find a solution in time? You'll have to listen to find out.
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Laze in your cozy hammock and drift to sleep as you listen to this story of a sweet fruit stand on a hot day in summer.
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 many more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com

The Clockmaker is a mouse living an orderly life inside his clock shop. Hundreds of clocks announce each passing second. Each day is like the one before. But what happens when something tears him away from his life of precision? How will he handle being a mouse in the great wilderness?
I loved making this story. I hope you love listening to it.
Thank you to HENDRIX and STOREY for the super important reminder message at the beginning!
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The Glowing Stones is about friendship and connection. There are times when things can get in the way of true connection with the ones we love, and this story explores how that can happen between best friends. This one is a bit more thoughtful and serious than some of my other stories. I hope you get something out of it.
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The school year is nearly done and the students at Little Hedgehog's school are surprised and delighted to learn that the auditorium is now newt-less! The annual talent show can proceed on the final night of school. Little Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to sign up! But what will Little Hedgehog do if another student has already claimed her talent? You'll have to listen to find out.
Thank you to AIDEN for the super important reminder message at the beginning!
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