Your Child’s Bedtime, Made Magical…
Short stories to inspire sweet dreams and share life’s little lessons
At The Bedtime Library, we believe every night should end with a little magic!
We’ve created a cozy collection of short bedtime stories for children ages 2–8. Each tale carries a gentle lesson about kindness, courage, or curiosity — perfect for snuggles, laughter, and sweet dreams.
But stories are just the beginning. Alongside our library, you’ll also find practical sleep tips to make bedtime calmer and easier, plus a curated selection of bedtime essentials — from soothing nightlights to cuddly companions — to help your little one drift off peacefully.
And the best part? Our stories don’t take up space on your bookshelf. They live here in your Bedtime Library, ready whenever you are. No stacks of books to tidy, no searching for that missing story — just one magical place where bedtime stories, sleep tips, and cozy essentials are always within reach.
Our Categories
Animal Friends
- Talking animals, forest adventures, farmyard tales.
- Teaches kindness, friendship, and nature lessons.
Around the World
- Short folktales and myths from different cultures.
- Teaches diversity and curiosity about the world.
Bedtime Soothers
- Gentle, calming stories designed to wind kids down.
- Lots of stars, moons, lullaby-like rhythms.
Classic Adventures
- Quests, treasure hunts, knights & castles, pirates.
- Exciting but lighthearted, not scary.
Everyday Heroes
- Kids solving problems, helping friends, showing bravery.
- Builds confidence and teaches morals.
Fairy Tales & Fantasy
- Magical creatures, witches, fairies, enchanted lands.
- New spins on “Once upon a time…” style stories.
Learning & Values
- Gentle lessons on kindness, patience, sharing, gratitude.
- Simple morals wrapped in a fun story.
Seasonal Stories
- Winter snow adventures, spring nature, Halloween fun, Christmas magic.
Silly & Giggles
- Funny characters, nonsense tales, playful rhymes.
- Perfect for lighthearted bedtime fun.
Latest Stories
- Two Seeds That Grew Side by Side | Learning and Values Bedtime Story
Two Little Seeds In a sunny garden, tucked safely into the soil, lay two little seeds. One was round and smooth. The other was small and wrinkly. “Hello,” said the round seed. “I wonder what we’ll become.” “Maybe flowers,” said the wrinkly seed. “Or trees! I can’t wait to find out.” Above them, the sun… Read more: Two Seeds That Grew Side by Side | Learning and Values Bedtime Story - Elephant’s Long Journey | Around the World Bedtime StoryA Family of Elephants On the wide savanna of Africa lived a young elephant named Lila. She had large flapping ears, a long trunk, and eyes full of curiosity. Lila loved her herd—a close family led by her grandmother, the matriarch. Elephants always traveled together. They ate together, rested together, and protected one another. The… Read more: Elephant’s Long Journey | Around the World Bedtime Story
- Pumpkin Patch Parade | Seasonal Bedtime StoryA Town of Pumpkins In the little town of Maple Hollow, autumn was the favorite time of year. Leaves turned red and gold, the air grew crisp, and the pumpkin patch at Farmer Green’s field glowed with hundreds of bright orange pumpkins. Every October, the town held the Pumpkin Patch Parade. Families carved funny faces,… Read more: Pumpkin Patch Parade | Seasonal Bedtime Story
- The Bear Who Burped Rainbows | A Silly Bedtime StoryA Very Noisy Bear In a bright green meadow lived a bear named Benny. Benny was kind, cuddly, and loved honey more than anything. But Benny had one unusual problem—he burped. He burped after honey, after berries, even after drinking a glass of water. Sometimes his burps were tiny squeaks. Other times, they rumbled like… Read more: The Bear Who Burped Rainbows | A Silly Bedtime Story
- Sophie Gave Away Her Old Toys | Everyday Heroes Bedtime StoryA Room Full of Toys Sophie’s bedroom was full of treasures. She had dolls with ribbons, cars that zoomed, puzzles with missing pieces, and stuffed animals that no longer fit on her shelves. But Sophie had grown. She still loved her favorite teddy bear and the books she read at night, but many toys sat… Read more: Sophie Gave Away Her Old Toys | Everyday Heroes Bedtime Story
