Bedtime stories for older children (ages 7–12)
4 free stories, narrated aloud.
Older children can follow more detail and a longer thread, but the ending still needs to be calm rather than exciting. These stories carry a little more plot while keeping the last few minutes deliberately quiet.
Sam Shares the Starlight
4 min · ages 7–12
The Lighthouse at Pebble Cove
4 min · ages 7–12
Ben and the Sleepy Station
6 min · ages 7–12
Leo and the Quiet Helpers
4 min · ages 7–12Listen 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 7 year old?
Look for short stories with simple language and a calm, warm ending. Every story in this collection is written for ages 7-12 and narrated aloud, most running under 6 minutes.
How long should a bedtime story be for ages 7-12?
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.