Episodes

  • PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Hatmaker's Dilemma

    PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Hatmaker's Dilemma
    Jun 7 2025
    This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Gordon S. Mouseweather was born to make hats, and in time he became the most sought-after hatmaker in the region, known for his breathtaking custom designs. But despite his talent, his business is faltering. To make matters more challenging, he and his wife will be welcoming six mouse babies in just two weeks. In the midst of Gordon's struggles, a legendary business mouse shows up with a startling opportunity. She wants Gordon to make fifty hats for her new store. The order could save Gordon's business...but he will have to overcome his own doubts in order to get it done. Will Gordon rise to the challenge? You'll have to listen to find out. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast filled with sleepy stories! You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.
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    13 mins
  • Career Night for Little Hedgehog: A Story for Kids

    Career Night for Little Hedgehog: A Story for Kids
    May 24 2025
    Career Night is fast approaching at Little Hedgehog's school, and the children cannot wait! There's just one problem--in a remarkable coincidence, nearly all of the Career Night speakers are forced to cancel due to unrelated reasons. It is now up to the students to find replacement speakers to inspire the youths. Little Hedgehog and Bebe set out to find a speaker, but will their efforts be fruitful? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to GRAYSON for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: LIVIA, FRIDA, JUNE, ARI, ELI, LUNA, FIONA, IVY, TED, POSIE, AUDREY, LENNON, STELLA, WESLEY, NOVA, LAWSON, and YOAV! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    31 mins
  • Chill Out on the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids

    Chill Out on the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids
    May 10 2025
    Lambden's town is in the middle of a heat wave. The students and teachers spend each school day in a kind of heat-induced trance, nodding off at their desks. There is little relief, but Lambden has a secret antidote: each night, he gets to board the delightfully chilly Sleep Train. This evening, he even intends to board early for a few extra minutes of frosty air. But when raccoons appear in Lambden's bedroom, looming over his pillow, he gets the sense that something is very wrong. Listen to find out what happens in this entertaining tale about your favorite serious sleeper. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to ZOEY and ZACH for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: HANA, MAXWELL, JEREMIAH, MAE, ARDEN, MARIN, MATTHEW, TALIA, LUCY, VIOLET, CLANCY, ARLO, ABBY, HENRY, MARGIE, HADLEY, CHARLOTTE, IZZY, FELIX, SKYLER, FINN, LUCAS, and PENNY! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    34 mins
  • PREMIUM PREVIEW: Frog and Turtle - A Prequel

    PREMIUM PREVIEW: Frog and Turtle - A Prequel
    May 3 2025
    This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. The studio spiders have strongly advised against ever writing a prequel, but unfortunately their advice came too late. This story features Frog from the "Frog and Salamander" stories, but takes place before they met. Frog befriends Turtle, another aspiring writer who lives near Wormly Pond. He delights in the fact that they are on the same path, headed in the same direction. Then Turtle receives news that throws everything into question, and it suddenly seems the two friends are on very different paths in life. Listen in to hear what happens in this sweet tale of friendship and success. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast filled with sleepy stories! You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.
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    13 mins
  • Mr. Beetle Takes a Bow: A Story for Kids

    Mr. Beetle Takes a Bow: A Story for Kids
    Apr 26 2025
    Old Mr. Beetle's audience of young bugs has all but disappeared over a period of two weeks. It seems that his storytelling days may be coming to an end. Mr. Beetle tries to come to terms with this apparent reality. But is he correct in his assessment? Have the young bugs left him for good? You'll have to listen in to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to NORAH for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: KADEN, BEN, MACY, SOFIE, KENZIE, MAISIE, LEE, LUCY, VICTORIA, MAXWELL, LYRA, HATTIE, DAVID, MARTIN, NORA, IZZY, EJ, EMILY, ALEX, ADELHEID LYNN, CHARLESTON, AMARA, CORA, LILY, and OLALLIE! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    36 mins
  • A City Mouse Visits The Country: A Wandering Sleep Story

    A City Mouse Visits The Country: A Wandering Sleep Story
    Apr 12 2025
    Gus needs a break from the bustle of the city. Following the instructions given to him by his dear cousin Tenny, Gus journeys to a little-known bus stop and rides out to the countryside. Curl up in a cozy bucket and drift away with this peaceful tale. 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 more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com
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    25 mins
  • PREMIUM PREVIEW: Dorothy Joins A Book Club

    PREMIUM PREVIEW: Dorothy Joins A Book Club
    Apr 5 2025
    This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Dorothy sits under the shade of a tree with a thick book open on her lap and glasses sliding down her nose. She is the very picture of bookishness, and this image inspires another rabbit to invite Dorothy to join a book club. Dorothy accepts the invitation, but immediately doubts her decision. Because the truth is, she is not a reader at all. Listen in on this sweet story about a rabbit trying to become the reader she has always hoped to be. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast filled with sleepy stories! You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.
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    12 mins
  • Bebe and the Spelling Bee: A Little Hedgehog Story

    Bebe and the Spelling Bee: A Little Hedgehog Story
    Mar 29 2025
    It is Bebe's big moment. The class spelling bee is finally here, and once she wins it, she'll move on to the school-wide bee. Everything goes to plan until she discovers she will be up against a formidable (and familiar) opponent. Listen to find out whether Bebe rises to the challenge! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to CRYSTAL for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story: NIKHIL, SAHANA, THEO, ELEANOR, FRANKIE, MAREN, MAE, MAXWELL, ISABEL, ABIE, LISEN, CLARE ANN, POPPY, IZZY, FELIX, MIA, KATARINA, LUCIANA, JASMINE, PHILLIP, JJ, DAVIS, and LILI! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
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    36 mins
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