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
- Tommy the Tiger Loved Balloons | Animal Friends Bedtime Story
A Very Curious Tiger In the middle of the bright green jungle lived a young tiger named Tommy. Tommy had soft orange fur, white whiskers that wiggled when he laughed, and round golden eyes full of wonder. Unlike other tigers, Tommy didn’t care much for chasing or pouncing. He loved something else entirely – balloons!… Read more: Tommy the Tiger Loved Balloons | Animal Friends Bedtime Story - The Goblin’s Secret Library | Fairy Tales & Fantasy Bedtime StoryA Door in the Roots Deep in the oldest part of the forest, where the trees leaned close to whisper to each other, lived a goblin named Grimble. Grimble had a crooked hat, bright green eyes, and shoes that curled up at the toes. He wasn’t scary at all—just shy. He liked quiet places and… Read more: The Goblin’s Secret Library | Fairy Tales & Fantasy Bedtime Story
- The Sailboat in a Bottle That Grew Full-Size | Classic Adventure Bedtime StoryThe Bottle on the Shelf On a rainy afternoon, Max was exploring his grandfather’s attic. Dust floated like tiny stars in the beams of light. On the highest shelf, he spotted a glass bottle. Inside sat the tiniest sailboat Max had ever seen—white sails, blue hull, and a golden flag no bigger than his fingernail.… Read more: The Sailboat in a Bottle That Grew Full-Size | Classic Adventure Bedtime Story
- Two Seeds That Grew Side by Side | Learning and Values Bedtime StoryTwo 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
