Bedtime stories for toddlers (ages 1–3)
14 free stories, narrated aloud.
Toddlers do best with very short, very simple stories — a few minutes, a handful of characters, and plenty of repetition. Every story here is written for ages 1–3 and narrated in a calm voice that slows toward the end.
The Lantern of Soft Wings
4 min · ages 0–3
Luna Paints the Evening Sky
4 min · ages 0–3
One More Light, Please
4 min · ages 0–3
The Lantern That Hummed
4 min · ages 0–3
Theo Shares the Starlight
4 min · ages 0–3
Clover's Rainbow
4 min · ages 0–3
Lanterns and Whistles
4 min · ages 0–3
One More Goodnight Kiss
3 min · ages 0–3
Daisy and the Goodnight Song
4 min · ages 0–3
Finn and the Sleepy Forest
4 min · ages 0–3
Sam and Toot's Goodnight Ride
2 min · ages 0–3
Ivy and the Sleepy Sky
2 min · ages 0–3
Nora and the Goodnight Song
2 min · ages 0–3
Ollie and the Whispering Forest
3 min · ages 0–3Listen to it free in the app
Sleepfox narrates every story aloud, dims the screen, and fades out with a gentle sleep timer. A brand-new story is added free every night.
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What bedtime stories are good for a 0 year old?
Look for short stories with simple language and a calm, warm ending. Every story in this collection is written for ages 0-3 and narrated aloud, most running under 4 minutes.
How long should a bedtime story be for ages 0-3?
Roughly 3–5 minutes for ages 1–3, 5–10 minutes for 4–6, and 10–15 minutes for 7–12. The story should finish while your child is still calm.
Are these bedtime stories free?
Yes. You can read every story on this site and listen to the full narration in the Sleepfox app without an account or subscription.