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2-minute bedtime stories for the latest nights

A whole story in about two minutes: a pebble lent for a sleepover, a puzzling pfffft in a meadow, and a fox with a tail that needs more room. Each one shows its real listening time.

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A whole story in a little time

The recorded narration times are shown on each book. Reading together and stopping for the pictures can take longer.

Cover of The Moon Pebble Blanket
  • Around age 4
  • 5 pages
  • Narration 1:50

The Moon Pebble Blanket

Bram lends his bedtime pebble to Momo for a first sleepover. His own paw feels empty—until a very small snore keeps him company.

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“Momo's first sleepover began with two pillows and a great deal of wiggling. Bram tucked in h…”

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Cover of Who Said Pfffft?
  • Around age 4
  • 6 pages
  • Narration 1:56

Who Said Pfffft?

Nim keeps hearing PFFFFT at her first meadow sleepover. Mouse squeaks. Rabbit thumps. So who is making that sound?

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“Nim's first meadow sleepover was nearly perfect. The grass made a cozy bed. Her friends nest…”

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Cover of Fenn's Bus Seat
  • Around age 4
  • 6 pages
  • Narration 1:43

Fenn's Bus Seat

Fenn is worried his enormous tail will get in the way at school. An aisle seat and a very silly bus noise leave room for a new friend.

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“On his first day of school, Fenn stopped at the classroom door. His tail was enormous. What…”

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Choosing tonight’s book

Sleepy, silly, or ready for tomorrow?

All three are short picture books for about four. Bram finds company in a tiny snore, and Nim’s sound mystery ends in sleep—both good for drifting off. Fenn’s first school day ends with a louder bus noise and a hope for tomorrow.

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Questions, answered

What parents ask

Are these really two-minute stories?

Yes. The time on each book is its recorded narration, between about one and a half and two minutes. Reading aloud and stopping for the pictures can take a little longer.

Can I make a two-minute story of my own?

Yes. Choose Quick, the shortest length, for 5 to 7 pages. Free accounts can make one Quick story in words every day. Your first illustrated, narrated Storybook is free.

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