Free to read · Illustrated · Narrated
Bedtime stories for kids
Finished picture books to read together or press play on tonight. Find one by their age, a favorite animal, a feeling they are working through, or the kind of night it is.
Stories by age
Little listeners, early readers, and big kids who want a real plot.
Animal stories
Bears, bunnies, dinosaurs, and the creatures they already love.
Make-believe and adventure
Dragons, fairies, pirates, and places a little bigger than home.
Feelings and growing up
Gentle stories for big moments, small worries, and the values you care about.
For the kind of night it is
Short on time, wide awake, or ready to drift off.
Or make your own
A story with their name in it
Type one little idea—their favorite animal, a funny problem, tonight’s worry—and read the story before you sign up. Your first illustrated, narrated Storybook is free.
- First Storybook free
- No credit card
- Parent controlled
Questions, answered
Before you pick tonight’s story
Are these bedtime stories free?
Yes. Every finished book here is free to read and listen to, with no account. If you want one written for your child, your first illustrated, narrated Storybook is free too.
What ages are these stories for?
From toddlers to about ten. Each book shows the ages it suits, how many pages it has, and how long the narration runs, so you can choose before you open it.
How long does each story take?
Most take two to three minutes to hear, and a little longer to read aloud with time for the pictures. The short and two-minute collections are there for the latest nights.
Can I make a bedtime story about my own child?
Yes. Type one little idea with their name in it, and DreamPages writes a story for their age. You read it, with its first pictures, before you sign up.
One little idea can become their new favorite book
Your first illustrated, narrated Storybook is free. No credit card, and you read it before you sign up.