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Open one right away
Every example is ready to read or listen to—no setup first.
A complete little story before lights out
5-minute bedtime stories for busy nights
Open a short illustrated story, press play on the narration, or make a new one about something your child loves.
Short on time? The time shown on each narrated story comes from the audio itself, so you can choose one that fits before lights out.
Complete illustrated stories No account needed to read You choose the idea
Choose tonight's book
Actual narration time3:19
Timed from the finished narration, so you know how long it really takes.
Hear the real narration
“The night-light glowed soft and yellow. Tumble pushed his purple sleep mask up like a headba…”
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Short stories ready to open now
Open any book and enjoy the whole story together.
For tonight
When there are only five minutes before lights out
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Make it theirs
Start with a favorite animal, toy, or family joke and turn it into tonight’s story.
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End on a cozy note
Choose a gentle idea that brings the adventure home before goodnight.
Choose a spark
Start a five-minute story from one sentence
Questions, answered
Before you choose tonight's story
Are these really five-minute bedtime stories?
Yes. The time shown on each narrated story is its actual audio length. Reading it yourself may take a little more or less time, especially when someone stops to talk about the pictures.
Can I listen instead of reading aloud?
Stories marked Narrated include expressive audio inside the illustrated reader.
Can I create a short personalized version?
Yes. Start with one of the ideas here, then add a favorite animal, toy, place, or person to make it feel like theirs.
Make a little story for tonight
A favorite animal, toy, person, or place is enough to begin.