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Category: Short (up to 5 min)

Choose a short bedtime story with an estimated reading time of five minutes or less. This collection includes one-minute tales, two- and three-minute stories, and slightly longer adventures that still fit a short reading session. Meet sleepy animals, friendly ghosts and curious little characters, then follow each story to its ending. The time shown on each card is a guide: pauses, pictures and questions can make a story last longer.

The Fox and the Moon 🌙🦊

Little Fenn the fox looks into a pond and thinks he has found a second moon. Fireflies keep him company as he discovers what shines in the water. This short fox bedtime story ends with Fenn curled up in the grass and the forest quiet around him.

Hugo the Hug-Shy Hedgehog

Hugo the hedgehog wants to join Friendship Day, but his prickly hugs keep poking everyone until his friends help him find his own gentle way.

The Talking Tree and the Lost Squirrel

Nibbles needs a home after his old tree falls down. In this squirrel bedtime story, a talking tree named Sir Barkington offers a perfect hollow and an endless supply of terrible jokes. Can Nibbles get used to such a talkative new friend?

Hooves and Paws

Hazel the horse meets lonely Bruno the bear in the forest and discovers that friendship can begin when someone is brave enough to say hello.

Buddy Bear’s Buzzing Friends

Buddy loves honey, but today the bees need help: their hive has fallen from its tree. This short bear bedtime story follows Buddy as he puts their home back in place and makes some buzzing new friends. Their thank-you comes with a sweet reward.