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

Little Stories for Tiny People features original stories the whole family will love. Filled with endearing characters and inventive story lines, LSFTP is sure to spark your child’s imagination and to delight the entire family. Lovingly crafted to appeal to all ages, LSFTP is perfect for car rides, bedtime, or any time! Little Stories Premium offers even more stories, an ad-free listening experience, and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast. Visit www.littlestoriespremium.com to learn more.

Episodes

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Frog and Turtle - A Prequel

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 qu...

May 03, 202513 min

Mr. Beetle Takes a Bow: A Story for Kids

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 supp...

Apr 26, 202536 min

A City Mouse Visits The Country: A Wandering Sleep Story

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 be...

Apr 12, 202525 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Dorothy Joins A Book Club

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 h...

Apr 05, 202512 min

Bebe and the Spelling Bee: A Little Hedgehog Story

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: NIKHI...

Mar 29, 202536 min

Fly Away on the Sleep Hot Air Balloon: A Story for Kids

Lambden is in the middle of an outrageously timed math test when he receives a cryptic message from the Sleep Crew. Later, in his bedroom, he is accosted by a Sleep Crew employee who has a specific vehicle in mind for him to board. Will Lambden go willingly? Or will he fight to board his beloved Sleep Train instead? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to LILY MEI for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many p...

Mar 15, 202536 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Brambleton's Unexpected Adventure

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Brambleton is cozy in his little hut--whittling the last piece of his new chess set--when his cousin, Delphine, bursts in to invite him on a new adventure. Brambleton ultimately says yes, but what exactly has he agreed to do? You'll have to listen to find out! Thank you to FIA and BASTION for the super important reminder message at the beginning! To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http...

Mar 08, 202515 min

Franklin the Cat's Unusual Hobby: A Story for Kids

Franklin begins taking things apart when he is just three months old. It is easy to find interesting objects to deconstruct at the landfill where he lives with his family. But Franklin tires of being known as the odd cat with a strange hobby. He decides to make his home in the country, where he might find some peace and quiet, and keep his unusual hobby to himself. But things do not go quite as planned. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to MURPHY for the super important remind...

Feb 22, 202527 min

Mrs. Owl's Soup: A Story for Kids

It is time for Mrs. Owl to go to bed. She's been out hunting all night and dawn is breaking out the window of her treehouse. But a wondrous idea seizes her and simply will not let go. She will make some soup--not a lot, just two bowls. But Mrs. Owl's soup does not come out exactly as she expects. Find out what happens in this endearing tale about an owl following her latest flight of whimsy. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to AVA for the super important reminder message at t...

Feb 08, 202532 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Mr. Opossum Goes On A Search

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Opossum always had a talent for finding things. He built a successful acorn storage and retrieval business, which became popular among the forest squirrels. With success came complexity, and Mr. Opossum needed help to keep his shop open. He found Beverly, a warm-hearted senior chipmunk, without even looking for her. But one day, after years of consistency, Beverly did not show up for work. Mr. Opossum realized he would have to...

Feb 01, 202516 min

Leon's Adventure in the Snow: A Story for Kids

Leon is a young wild hamster hibernating the winter away in an underground burrow alongside his enormous family. But when a tree branch crashes to the ground above his head, shaking the ground all around him, he wakes up and goes on a snowy adventure. But the winter world presents challenges Leon did not appreciate or expect. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet tale about growing up. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to SAM for the super important reminder message at...

Jan 25, 202535 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog and the Snow Tunnel

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe are desperate for a snow night off from school, but there has been nary a snowflake in sight all winter. They have been throwing ice over their shoulders, tossing salt into their tea, and eating beetles at twilight...without success. Until one night, the snow night of their dreams finally arrives. There is only one problem: the burrow is snowed in. How will Little Hedgehpg and Bebe come up with an impressi...

Jan 11, 202513 min

Little Hedgehog's New Year's Noon 2025: A Story for Kids

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S NOON, EVERYBODY! Little Hedgehog cannot wait to implement a brand new rolling strategy this year, but there is just one teensy problem. She has come down with a case of the dreaded POLKA DOT EYE! What can this possibly have to do with the Annual Hedgehog Roll at New Year's Noon? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to RYLEE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who s...

Jan 01, 202534 min

Elvis and the Long Wait: A Wandering Sleep Story

It is time for a peaceful night's sleep after a long day. Nestle in your bed and drift off to this sweet tale about an Old English Sheepdog named Elvis who has been waiting all day for his people to come home. 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 t...

Dec 21, 202418 min

Mouse's New Recipe: A Story for Kids

Mouse returns from cooking school with a string of culinary mishaps, leading him to question his abilities. To help his grandma, he volunteers to bake for the winter festival but encounters unexpected challenges. A recipe mix-up leads to a surprising discovery, and Mouse learns to embrace his imperfections and celebrate with family and friends.

Dec 14, 202428 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Herman Waits in Line

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Herman recently finished a beautiful, paw-crafted birdfeeder. He loves to sit in his little rocking chair and watch the birds. But he learns from his neighbor, Violetta, that one must have a permit to install a forest birdfeeder. Can this really be true? In order to keep his birdfeeder from being taken down, he investigates and is astonished by what he learns. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by...

Dec 07, 202416 min

Little Hedgehog and the Babysitter: A Story for Kids

Little Hedgehog and Bebe's new protégé, a dragonfly named Philomena, will be knocking on the burrow door at precisely 3:37 am. YAY! Yay. But their plans must change when a tiny, orderly babysitter appears at the burrow door, ready to care for the hedgehogs while Mr. Hedgehog attends a conference. Find out what happens in this mildly ridiculous tale about two tiny hedgehogs, an even tinier babysitter, and a dragonfly protégé who could really benefit from rescheduling her tutoring session. If you ...

Nov 30, 202434 min

A Second Chance Ride on the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids

Lambden expects to board the Sleep Train tonight for a five-course Dreamy Dinner. It will be enchanting! But things go awry once an unfamiliar sheep shows up beside him at an assembly featuring famed survivalist Bert Sheepwillis. Will Lambden get his five-course meal, or will he be relegated to another sleep vehicle that has gone through a difficult chapter? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to PRESLEY for the super important reminder message...

Nov 16, 202435 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: A Trip to the Midnight Market

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Rocky is a rambunctious young raccoon tasked with going to the midnight market to purchase items for his mother. It is the first time Rocky has had such an opportunity, and he wants to show how responsible he can be. Things get a little more complicated when Rocky's little sister tags along. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet bedtime story. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting...

Nov 02, 202417 min

Rufus's First Halloween: A Story for Kids

Rufus is a wiry terrier with a little whip of a tail who is taken out of the animal shelter and brought to a new home with the Lady and another dog, Frankie. It should be cause for major celebration...but Rufus is not sure who he can trust. Will Rufus move past his fears and embrace his new home? And what about this 'Halloween' thing Frankie keeps talking about? You'll have to listen in to this sweet story to find out what happens. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to BETSY an...

Oct 26, 202432 min

Mr. Turtle's Treat Truck: A Story for Kids

Mr. Turtle runs a treat truck, serving up flycicles in summer and marsh cider in winter to all the little pond creatures. But after 20 years, he has more aches and pains than he used to, and he worries that he has no one to pass his business to when he can no longer keep it up. Then a mysterious new competitor takes his parking spot and his customers. Listen in to this sweet story to hear how Mr. Turtle handles his mounting challengines, and how he resolves the future of his business. If you LOV...

Oct 12, 202433 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Climb Aboard the Sleep Tractor

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Lambden is awakened much too early by mysterious creatures in the tree outside his window, leaving him weary and sleep-deprived the rest of the day. All he wants is a good night's sleep on the Sleep Train, but the Sleep Crew chickens have other plans in store for him. Where will they send him, and will Lambden ever get the sleep he so desperately needs? You'll have to listen to find out. To hear the full episode, you can sign up f...

Oct 05, 202413 min

Little Hedgehog Goes to the Circus: A Story for Kids

Little Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to take a field trip to the MOTH MUSEUM! But when it ends up being closed due to a moth mutiny, the class takes a trip to the forest circus instead. The circus is spectacular! But the most exciting part of all is not on the official list of events. Listen to find out what happens in this fun and ridiculous story! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to GEORGE and ADY for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the m...

Sep 28, 202434 min

The Sleep Train Classic: A Bedtime Story for Kids

Lambden discovers an envelope with his name on it during math club. What message will it contain? And will he ever get to read...or listen...to the whole thing? Find out what happens in this delightful new installment of the Sleep Train series. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to BROOKE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to LENORA, AUTUMN, THEO, RYLEE, RU...

Sep 14, 202435 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Understudy

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Tess, the assistant director of the Farm Theater Group, is thrilled. Tomorrow is the group's opening night performance of "Beyond The Meadow" and she just knows it is going to be flawless. Until...the leading lady, Starletta S. Goose, is hit on the head with a slop bucket. Tess is tasked with getting Starletta's understudy ready to fill in the starring role. There's just one problem...the understudy does not exist. Will Tess find ...

Sep 07, 202411 min

Little Hedgehog is Back in Class: A Story for Kids

Little Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to get back to school! There is just one problem: their new teacher is known for being the strictest teacher in the whole school. Are the rumors true? Or could there be more to the story? You'll have to listen and find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to SAUVIE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to LUCA, HENRY, CH...

Aug 31, 202432 min

The Frogs and The Houseguest: A Story for Kids

Mrs. Frog wishes her husband could be a bit warmer to other frogs, especially if he wants to join her for a dinner party next week. So Mr. Frog sets about to be as warm and friendly as he possibly can. By a stroke of good fortune, Mr. Frog's long lost cousin shows up on his doorstep, giving Mr. Frog a perfect opportunity to show how hospitable and kind he can be. But things are not quite as they seem. Listen to find out what happens in this entertaining tale. Thank you to QUINN for the super imp...

Aug 17, 202432 min

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Mr. Beetle's Night Off

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Beetle's story times have been erupting with boisterousness lately and he has reached the end of his patience. Gwen, his faithful assistant, suggests he take a break in order to recharge his storytelling battery. But Mr. Beetle's night off takes a series of unexpected turns. Where will he end up and will he get the break he needs in order to keep up his narrative arts? You'll have to listen to find out! To hear the full episod...

Aug 03, 202411 min

Kip Takes The Long Way: A Story for Kids

Kip has been itching to take a 'just because' walk in the woods. Finally, he gets his chance. He's got a whole day with nothing to do before he performs in a sunset concert with his band at Big Fish Pond. But what is meant to be a quick jaunt in the woods turns into something quite a bit longer and unexpected. Will Kip make it back in time for the concert? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! Thank you to ROSALIND for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Get more of the st...

Jul 20, 202429 min

The Fishermouse: A Wandering Sleep Story

Curl up in your bed of feathers with this sweet day-in-the-life story of a young fishermouse. 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,...

Jul 13, 202415 min
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