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Free bedtime stories, read aloud.
Short, gentle stories for kids aged 3 to 8 — to read, to hear, to watch, to sing. Free for every family, no account, nothing to buy. Every word lights up as it’s read.
Bruno's Midnight SingalongBookWondy the owl wakes up with a grumbly mood, like a little storm cloud following him. His friends, Fern the fox and Bruno the bear cub, notice. Wondy learns to acknowledge his big feelings, breathe, and discover that even the biggest storm passes, and the sun always returns.
Melody and the Lost BeatVideo storyWondy the owl struggles to fall asleep because his mind is full of busy thoughts. He learns to quiet his mind by observing and mimicking the calming actions of the Wonderwood forest around him, until he drifts off to sleep.
The Wonderwood LullabySonga gentle goodnight lullaby as Wondy the owl watches over the sleepy Wonderwood while the stars come out
Fern and the Sleepy StarChoose your own adventureFern the shy fox, with her friends Wondy the owl and Bruno the bear cub, embarks on a gentle quest through the Wonderwood to find the missing Sleepy Star. A bedtime adventure where Fern's choices lead to a peaceful forest.
Fern and the Firefly's FlickerAudiobookShy Fern tiptoes through the twilight woods and discovers bravery in quiet observation, helping a lost firefly find its light with encouragement from Wondy.
Fern and the Missing Wonderwood AcornChapter bookShy Fern, her wise owl friend Wondy, and boisterous Bruno the bear cub embark on a quest when the magical Great Wonderwood Acorn, which lights up their forest each spring, disappears. They must follow tiny clues and use their unique strengths to find the acorn and bring back the forest's light, discovering the true magic of working together.
Families have already made over 700 stories of their own here. These are just the shelf by the door.
Questions parents ask
- Are these bedtime stories really free?
- Yes. Every story in this library is free to read, hear, watch or sing, with no account and nothing to buy.
- Can the stories be read aloud?
- Yes. Each story can be read aloud to your child, and every word lights up as it is read, so early readers can follow along.
- What ages are the stories for?
- The library is written for children aged 3 to 8: short, gentle bedtime stories, songs and adventures.
- Can my child be the star of a story?
- Yes. With a free WonderCast account you can make a bedtime story starring your own child, then read it, hear it or watch it together.
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