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Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Mrs. Owl's Soup: A Story for KidsIt is time for Mrs. Owl to go to bed. She's been out hunting all night and dawn is breaking out the window of her treehouse. But a wondrous idea seizes her and simply will not let go. She will make some soup--not a lot, just two bowls. But Mrs. Owl's soup does not come out exactly as she expects. Find out what happens in this endearing tale about an owl following her latest flight of whimsy. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to AVA for the super important...

2025-02-0832 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Mr. Opossum Goes On A SearchThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Opossum always had a talent for finding things. He built a successful acorn storage and retrieval business, which became popular among the forest squirrels. With success came complexity, and Mr. Opossum needed help to keep his shop open. He found Beverly, a warm-hearted senior chipmunk, without even looking for her. But one day, after years of consistency, Beverly did not show up for work. Mr. Opossum realized he would have to go on a search for his beloved employee. Listen in to hear what happens in...

2025-02-0115 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Leon's Adventure in the Snow: A Story for KidsLeon is a young wild hamster hibernating the winter away in an underground burrow alongside his enormous family. But when a tree branch crashes to the ground above his head, shaking the ground all around him, he wakes up and goes on a snowy adventure. But the winter world presents challenges Leon did not appreciate or expect. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet tale about growing up. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to SAM for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Get more...

2025-01-2535 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog and the Snow TunnelThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe are desperate for a snow night off from school, but there has been nary a snowflake in sight all winter. They have been throwing ice over their shoulders, tossing salt into their tea, and eating beetles at twilight...without success. Until one night, the snow night of their dreams finally arrives. There is only one problem: the burrow is snowed in. How will Little Hedgehpg and Bebe come up with an impressive Snow Night Anecdote to share with their classmates? And how will...

2025-01-1113 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog's New Year's Noon 2025: A Story for KidsHAPPY NEW YEAR'S NOON, EVERYBODY! Little Hedgehog cannot wait to implement a brand new rolling strategy this year, but there is just one teensy problem. She has come down with a case of the dreaded POLKA DOT EYE! What can this possibly have to do with the Annual Hedgehog Roll at New Year's Noon? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to RYLEE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects...

2025-01-0133 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Elvis and the Long Wait: A Wandering Sleep StoryIt is time for a peaceful night's sleep after a long day. Nestle in your bed and drift off to this sweet tale about an Old English Sheepdog named Elvis who has been waiting all day for his people to come home. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium subscribers. On Little Stories for Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. There are no introductions before the story, no comments after--nothing to interrupt a soothing...

2024-12-2118 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Mouse's New Recipe: A Story for KidsMouse from "Mouse Bakes a Cake" is BACK! Specifically, he is back from his first semester of cooking school. After a series of mishaps, Mouse is questioning whether he will ever become a real chef. Still, in order to help his dear grandmother, Mouse volunteers to make a dish for the annual winter festival. With his best friend Larry's assistance, Mouse will make some delicious cookies and get some of his confidence back. But the cookies do not turn out quite as planned... Listen to find out what happens in this sweet story! If you LOVE THIS...

2024-12-1428 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Herman Waits in LineThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Herman recently finished a beautiful, paw-crafted birdfeeder. He loves to sit in his little rocking chair and watch the birds. But he learns from his neighbor, Violetta, that one must have a permit to install a forest birdfeeder. Can this really be true? In order to keep his birdfeeder from being taken down, he investigates and is astonished by what he learns. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories...

2024-12-0715 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog and the Babysitter: A Story for KidsLittle Hedgehog and Bebe's new protégé, a dragonfly named Philomena, will be knocking on the burrow door at precisely 3:37 am. YAY! Yay. But their plans must change when a tiny, orderly babysitter appears at the burrow door, ready to care for the hedgehogs while Mr. Hedgehog attends a conference. Find out what happens in this mildly ridiculous tale about two tiny hedgehogs, an even tinier babysitter, and a dragonfly protégé who could really benefit from rescheduling her tutoring session. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to TAI for the supe...

2024-11-3033 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Second Chance Ride on the Sleep Railroad: A Story for KidsLambden expects to board the Sleep Train tonight for a five-course Dreamy Dinner. It will be enchanting! But things go awry once an unfamiliar sheep shows up beside him at an assembly featuring famed survivalist Bert Sheepwillis. Will Lambden get his five-course meal, or will he be relegated to another sleep vehicle that has gone through a difficult chapter? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to PRESLEY for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium...

2024-11-1635 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: A Trip to the Midnight MarketThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Rocky is a rambunctious young raccoon tasked with going to the midnight market to purchase items for his mother. It is the first time Rocky has had such an opportunity, and he wants to show how responsible he can be. Things get a little more complicated when Rocky's little sister tags along. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet bedtime story. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little...

2024-11-0217 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Rufus's First Halloween: A Story for KidsRufus is a wiry terrier with a little whip of a tail who is taken out of the animal shelter and brought to a new home with the Lady and another dog, Frankie. It should be cause for major celebration...but Rufus is not sure who he can trust. Will Rufus move past his fears and embrace his new home? And what about this 'Halloween' thing Frankie keeps talking about? You'll have to listen in to this sweet story to find out what happens. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to...

2024-10-2632 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Mr. Turtle's Treat Truck: A Story for KidsMr. Turtle runs a treat truck, serving up flycicles in summer and marsh cider in winter to all the little pond creatures. But after 20 years, he has more aches and pains than he used to, and he worries that he has no one to pass his business to when he can no longer keep it up. Then a mysterious new competitor takes his parking spot and his customers. Listen in to this sweet story to hear how Mr. Turtle handles his mounting challenges, and how he resolves the future of his business. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE...

2024-10-1233 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Climb Aboard the Sleep TractorThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Lambden is awakened much too early by mysterious creatures in the tree outside his window, leaving him weary and sleep-deprived the rest of the day. All he wants is a good night's sleep on the Sleep Train, but the Sleep Crew chickens have other plans in store for him. Where will they send him, and will Lambden ever get the sleep he so desperately needs? You'll have to listen to find out. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium...

2024-10-0513 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog Goes to the Circus: A Story for KidsLittle Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to take a field trip to the MOTH MUSEUM! But when it ends up being closed due to a moth mutiny, the class takes a trip to the forest circus instead. The circus is spectacular! But the most exciting part of all is not on the official list of events. Listen to find out what happens in this fun and ridiculous story! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to GEORGE and ADY for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you...

2024-09-2834 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Sleep Train Classic: A Bedtime Story for KidsLambden discovers an envelope with his name on it during math club. What message will it contain? And will he ever get to read...or listen...to the whole thing? Find out what happens in this delightful new installment of the Sleep Train series. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to BROOKE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to LENORA, AUTUMN, THEO, RYLEE, RUBY, EMMA, JULIA, KNOX, STELLA, TED...

2024-09-1434 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: The UnderstudyThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Tess, the assistant director of the Farm Theater Group, is thrilled. Tomorrow is the group's opening night performance of "Beyond The Meadow" and she just knows it is going to be flawless. Until...the leading lady, Starletta S. Goose, is hit on the head with a slop bucket. Tess is tasked with getting Starletta's understudy ready to fill in the starring role. There's just one problem...the understudy does not exist. Will Tess find an actress to fill in the leading role for opening night...

2024-09-0710 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog is Back in Class: A Story for KidsLittle Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to get back to school! There is just one problem: their new teacher is known for being the strictest teacher in the whole school. Are the rumors true? Or could there be more to the story? You'll have to listen and find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to SAUVIE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to LUCA, HENRY, CHARLIE, ANDREW, ISLA...

2024-08-3131 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Frogs and The Houseguest: A Story for KidsMrs. Frog wishes her husband could be a bit warmer to other frogs, especially if he wants to join her for a dinner party next week. So Mr. Frog sets about to be as warm and friendly as he possibly can. By a stroke of good fortune, Mr. Frog's long lost cousin shows up on his doorstep, giving Mr. Frog a perfect opportunity to show how hospitable and kind he can be. But things are not quite as they seem. Listen to find out what happens in this entertaining tale. Thank you to QUINN for the super...

2024-08-1732 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Mr. Beetle's Night OffThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Beetle's story times have been erupting with boisterousness lately and he has reached the end of his patience. Gwen, his faithful assistant, suggests he take a break in order to recharge his storytelling battery. But Mr. Beetle's night off takes a series of unexpected turns. Where will he end up and will he get the break he needs in order to keep up his narrative arts? You'll have to listen to find out! To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little...

2024-08-0311 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Kip Takes The Long Way: A Story for KidsKip has been itching to take a 'just because' walk in the woods. Finally, he gets his chance. He's got a whole day with nothing to do before he performs in a sunset concert with his band at Big Fish Pond. But what is meant to be a quick jaunt in the woods turns into something quite a bit longer and unexpected. Will Kip make it back in time for the concert? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! Thank you to ROSALIND for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Get more...

2024-07-2029 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Fishermouse: A Wandering Sleep StoryCurl up in your bed of feathers with this sweet day-in-the-life story of a young fishermouse. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium subscribers. On Little Stories for Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. There are no introductions before the story, no comments after--nothing to interrupt a soothing bedtime playlist. To hear more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com

2024-07-1314 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog's Summer Camp AdventureThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe finally made it to Camp Prickletots! But because they've been assigned to different zones of camp, they will have few opportunities to be together...and may even miss out on signing up to perform in the camp's legendary 103-year-old show, Rhyme Time Adventure. Will the two friends find each other, or will they miss their chance to show off their rhyming abilities?! You'll have to listen to find out. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories...

2024-07-0610 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Van Named Pearl: A Story for KidsPearl loves her family, enjoys wearing her stylish hat, and looks forward to traveling to the mountains. She's also a minivan. You can write a story about anything, you know. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet story about family life. ENJOY! Know a family heading out on a road trip? Do them a favor and send them this episode. Thank you to SOFI for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story. Thank you to CALVIN...

2024-06-2234 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog Travels to Camp: A Story for KidsLittle Hedgehog and Bebe are traveling to Camp Prickletots - the premier summer camp for adventurous young hedgehogs - all by themselves! What could possibly go wrong? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to EVELYN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to FOSTER, BEYA, KAILA, HENRY, ARWEN, MATTHEW, ANNABEL, LANDER, HATTIE, ASTON, HARPER, ZANDER, TEDDY, MALCOLM, AMAIA, ROWAN, TRISTAN, SKYLER, FINN...

2024-06-0832 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Another Treasure in the ForestThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Raccoon finds a mysterious object as he is playing in the forest. Once he discovers its secret, he knows it will be nearly impossible to keep--but he is determined to try. Find out what happens in this sweet story that takes place in the same world as A Treasure in the Forest. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love and...

2024-06-0111 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Night With Grandmother Rabbit: A Bedtime Story for KidsHyacinth, Lilac, and Quill are excited to spend a night with their sweet, clever Grandmama. They'll have carrot stew, go for a hop in the forest, and visit a friend. Curl up and listen to this sweet adventure. A sleep edition of this story is available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast for Little Stories Premium subscribers. To add Little Stories for Sleep to your podcast app, visit http://www.littlestoriespremium.com. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to SENAN for the super important reminder message at...

2024-05-2519 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Lighthouse in the Mist: A Wandering Sleep StoryDrift to sleep listening to this peaceful tale of a rat who ventures across the sea towards a new life on his wooden boat. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium subscribers. On Little Stories for Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. There are no introductions before the story, no comments after--nothing to interrupt a soothing bedtime playlist. To hear more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http...

2024-05-1820 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Lambden and the Mystery Sleep Vehicle: A Sleep Train Story for KidsLambden is looking forward to boarding the Sleep Train after an exhausting day at school. But he soon finds himself having to choose between boarding a mysterious new sleep vehicle...or facing consequences. What will Lambden choose, and what is this mystery sleep vehicle? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to JAYDA for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story. Thank you to MATTHEW, ELLIOTT, LEWIS...

2024-05-1133 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Lorna and the Forgiveness FairyThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Lorna, a rust-brown tortoise, intends to spend a quiet day in her cottage with her pet spider and her plants. But after she does something dramatic to signal her lack of forgiveness towards a friend, a mysterious fairy appears to confront her. What will happen when Nobilina forces Lorna to face her record of forgivelessness? You'll have to listen and find out! To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories...

2024-05-0415 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Welcome to Forest Mart: A Story for KidsIt is Clover's first day of work at Forest Mart, and she is both excited and nervous about starting a new chapter in life. Things are going well--she is learning all about Forest Mart's operations from Rhonda, her supervisor--until she gets on the wrong side of a fellow employee. Listen to find out what happens in this lighthearted tale of new beginnings. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to OLIVER for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and...

2024-04-2728 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog's Birthday ExtravaganzaIt is Little Hedgehog's BIRTHDAY! What kind of party will she have and will there be any surprises?? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to JUNIPER for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to MAE, HANNA, JEREMIAH, MAXWELL, LENORA, SANAIYA, CECILIA, PEARL, LENNON, BECKETT, ELEANOR, JASPER, OSCAR, MALCOLM, EZRI, ZOE, DYLAN, LEO, EMBER, TITUS, SABINA, ELIAS, NOVA, AISHA, and VEER! ...

2024-04-1329 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Frog and Salamander - A Third ChapterThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Frog wakes up with fragmented memories of the night before, when he apparently achieved a goal he'd been aiming at for years. For some reason, he is feeling stress rather than joy after his big win. See what happens when Frog pieces together his forgotten night and sets a new course for his future. To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you...

2024-04-0610 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Miss Rabbit's Cookie Business: A Story for KidsMiss Rabbit wakes up to hear a voice telling her to start a cookie business. How ridiculous! How absurd! But eventually...Miss Rabbit listens. Find out what happens in this charming tale about a young rabbit who takes a chance on her dreams. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to MAEVE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a...

2024-03-2331 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Reluctant Garden GnomeNem, a seven-year-old gnome, has just been given a single lime green seed with which to grow the garden he will tend to for life. Every other seven-year-old gnome tackles the challenge with enthusiasm, swiftly claiming patches of land and getting to work. Not Nem. He is far from ready to make his way in the world. Find out what happens as Nem travels through the forest with his beetle, Mo, and how he ultimately confronts his doubts with the help of a gnome you may remember from "The Gnome and the Seed". ENJOY! If you LOVE...

2024-03-0929 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Goatina Plants a GardenThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Goatina does not have a garden, which has become a source of embarrassment, since every other goat in her quilting circle has a garden and can't seem to stop talking about it. What will happen when Goatina finally decides it's time to begin a garden of her own? To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access to...

2024-03-0210 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog and the Talent ShowIt's time for the annual school talent show! Bebe has decided on which of her many talents to showcase, but she's keeping it a surprise until the big night. Little Hedgehog, known for her sunny personality, will serve as emcee for the evening. But what will happen when Little Hedgehog begins to feel slightly...not herself the night of the show? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to ARIA for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to...

2024-02-2434 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Cat Story: A One Hour Tale of AdventureIt has been two years since the release of A Cat Story in two parts! Now you can listen to the full one hour story with no interruptions. Cat lives in a house with big picture windows. He enjoys lazing by the window, napping, and bird-watching. His life is simple and quiet. Until one day he sees something that sends a chill down his furry spine. Find out what happens to Cat when he escapes his safe, comfortable life and embarks on an adventure. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! ...

2024-02-171h 03

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Sleep Railroad Valentine: A Bedtime Story for KidsIt is Valentine's Day and Lambden is invited to board the Sleep Train for a celebration of his favorite thing: SLEEP. But what will happen when he presses the button beneath his pillow and a great...nothingness fills his room? Will Lambden be doomed to toss and turn in his own bed? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! A sleep edition of this story is available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast for Little Stories Premium subscribers. To add Little Stories for Sleep to your podcast app, visit http://www.littlestoriespremium.com.

2024-02-1033 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids PREMIUM PREVIEW: Mr. Beetle and the HecklerThis is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Beetle's Wednesday night story times are more popular than ever. But lately, there has been a young bug who seems intent on stealing his well-earned spotlight. Will Mr. Beetle be able to wrest his own show away from this unruly character? To hear the full episode, you can sign up for Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com Join Little Stories Premium to get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive...

2024-02-0313 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Bear Sees the Stars: A Bedtime Story for KidsCuddle up with this sweet tale starring Little Bear and his grandpa from Little Bear Goes Over the Hill. Will Little Bear get to see the stars before his big winter sleep? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! A sleep edition of this story is available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast for Little Stories Premium subscribers. To add Little Stories for Sleep to your podcast app, visit http://www.littlestoriespremium.com. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to WREN for the super important reminder...

2024-01-2729 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Ferret and The Houseboat: A Story for KidsAll Quip Willis wants is peace and quiet, but sales ferrets won't stop knocking on his treehouse door. Everything changes when Quip moves into the houseboat of his dreams. Until things take an unexpected turn... You'll have to listen to find out what happens in this entertaining tale. ENJOY! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to REMY for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to premium subscribers HANNA, MAXWELL, JEREMIAH, MAE, EASTON, ELODIE, MARGARET, ANNABEL, KOKO, REOLA, MAYLIS, SOPHIE, ALBA, KIERAN, and AARO for the...

2024-01-1328 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Tale of a TreeThe Tale of a Tree is a quiet story featuring a Douglas Fir tree who lives in a yard. Once Tree gains awareness of the world around him, he begins to see strange things. Fir trees begin to arrive in the neighborhood in the backs of trucks and on the tops of cars. People place them inside their homes, in the windows, with views of the street. After a while, they decorate them. Tree doesn't understand these new developments. They raise questions about his own life and future that he must explore and ultimately accept. Enjoy! If...

2022-12-2732 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Frog and Salamander ReturnFrog and Salamander are back! Make sure to listen to Frog and Salamander: A Comparison Story for Kids to get the backstory on the characters. It's one of my very favorites. In this new story, Frog has just finished his masterpiece. But what will happen when goats find their way to Frog's new book? Listen and find out! If you love this story, please share it with everyone who loves the clack of a typewriter, snails who are between books right now, anyone who has been wronged by goats, Martha Mallomar, and your friends! If you get...

2022-12-1135 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Hamster and The SnakeHamster has set off on her own to live her best life in her brand new burrow. With great care, she decorates her new home. But while she is out gathering food, someone else stops by for a nap. What will happen when Hamster discovers a snake in her sanctuary? What will happen to her decor?! You'll just have to listen and find out. If you love this story, please share it with everyone who puts too many pillows on their bed, anyone allergic to strawberries who also has a sense of humor, all lovers of thrift...

2022-11-1332 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog's HalloweenLittle Hedgehog and Bebe realize at the last minute that it is HALLOWEEN! Which costumes will they choose? Will there, in fact, be a Halloween Parade? And what will happen when they approach a spooky tree while out trick-or-treating? You'll just have to listen and find out. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all prickly bears, any and all ants headed into mysterious tunnels, every single self-help book aficionado, and your friends! They might just need a good story these days. Big People: leave a rating or review in your podcast app!

2022-10-2526 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Fence: A Hopeful Story for KidsThe Fence is the story of Mr. Felix, a grumpy old rabbit, and Marcus, the cheerful young mole who lives in the next tree. Their outlooks on life could not be more different. Their dispositions could not be less similar. When Mr. Felix can no longer tolerate Marcus's exuberance, Mr. Felix takes drastic action. But what will happen when a storm rips through the forest? Don't worry--this story ends on a happy and hopeful note. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all rabbits with enviable whiskers, any and all molescouts, every single frogcaster...

2022-10-1637 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Story Of A House: A Sleep Story for KidsThis is a quiet, sleepy story perfect for bedtime. The main character is an abandoned house that has become the resting place not for people (as intended for all houses) but for hapless woodland creatures who seek refuge from the elements. The house gets a surprise when she hears voices on her porch. Soon a 'For Sale' sign is placed in the yard. Follow along as House relives her early days of life decades ago, and the new possibilities in her future once the sign goes up. What will happen when a couple decides to buy the house? You'll...

2022-10-0233 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Through The Ages With The Sleep Time Machine: A Bedtime Story for KidsLambden cannot wait to board his beloved Sleep Train, but he is in for an unexpected surprise when a mouse wearing a jetpack flies in his open window. Will Lambden agree to press the new temporary button? What will be on the other side? You'll just have to listen and find out. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all fans of woolen crafts, any and all tortoise research scientists, all woolly rhinoceri, and your friends! They might just need a good story these days. Big People: leave a rating or review in your...

2022-09-1839 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog Writes a BookLittle Hedgehog and Bebe decide to write their very own book. They imagine holding it in their tiny paws, and seeing their names on the cover. But what if the fantasy of book-writing does not quite match the reality? Follow along as they meet an impressed caterpillar, a confused spider, a scowling weasel, and a prolific (and prickly) writer who just happens to live very nearby. If you love this story, please share it with all sleepy cows off in the distance, any and all forest comedy night headliners, all choir members, and your friends! They might...

2022-09-0229 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog Goes to the SeaLittle Hedgehog and Bebe have acquired train tickets from a reputable vendor in order to travel TO THE SEA! Will Mr. Hedgehog go along with their plan? What will they do at the sea once they arrive? You'll just have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all worms who dream of seeing dolphins, any and all sand crabs, all species of life guards, and your friends! They might just need a good story these days. Big People: leave a rating or review in your podcast app! ...

2022-06-1928 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Mr. Beetle Tackles FameMr. Beetle is back for another tale. In the last year, Mr. Beetle has skyrocketed to fame. He is known throughout the land as being inadvertently hilarious and somehow simultaneously boring. He makes bugs throughout the region laugh until it hurts, then he puts them to sleep with the dullness of his storylines. Gwen convinces Mr. Beetle to take a break from his adoring fans. What will become of Mr. Beetle once he is no longer immersed in the 25th branch's "beetle mania"?! Will one of his listeners be eaten by an ominously dangling spider? You'll just have to...

2022-05-0134 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Mouse's Time Machine: A Time Travel Story for KidsSquirrel is the best sales squirrel in the business, but he is also chronically late. When he finds a shiny new elevator in the tree he needs to climb, he figures it won't hurt to take a ride rather than rumple his suit. Once Squirrel is inside, he finds himself on an unexpected adventure. Will Squirrel be late for his sales meeting? And who is the strangely enthusiastic mouse huddled in the corner? You'll just have to listen and find out. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all exasperated bosses, any shrews who...

2022-03-2737 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Cat Story: Part TwoThis is PART TWO of Cat's adventure. Cat is still reeling from his discovery about the Colonel...but he is also very hungry. He needs to find food and then he needs to find answers. What will Cat discover about his own life? Will he remain a WILD cat? You'll have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all self-professed cat ladies, any ladybugs with fading eyesight, all chipmunk guards, and your friends - with and without cat allergies. They might just need a good story these days. Big...

2022-02-2731 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Cat Story: Part OneCat lives in a house with big picture windows. He enjoys lazing by the window, napping, and bird-watching. His life is simple and quiet. Until, one day he sees something that sends a chill down his furry spine. Find out what happens in part one of Cat's big life adventure. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with singing crickets, any cats who have ever been put on a leash, dormice that prefer not to be eaten, all self-professed cat ladies - and your friends. They might just need a good story these days. Big...

2022-01-3038 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog's New Year's RollHAPPY NEW YEAR'S NOON, everyone! Little Hedgehog and Bebe are back and they are off to celebrate another year gone by and a new year beginning. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with any snakes interested in becoming rock musicians, all owls who want to transition to eating only protein bars, any pigs who believe they could win a footrace - and your friends. They might just need a good story these days. Big People: leave a rating or review in your podcast app! If your tiny person wants to share a...

2022-01-0133 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Parrot's Tale: A Friendship Story for KidsParrot lives in an apartment on the outskirts of a city, above the outfield of a baseball diamond. She enjoys spending time wandering around the apartment, sitting on her person's shoulder, taking her daily naps, and watching the baseball games down below. Her life is simple and fine - until a series of unexpected things happen. Find out what happens in this sweet story about friendship and change. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with any parrots who may be lonelier than they care to admit, snails who enjoy baseball, anyone who loves a...

2021-11-2835 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog Goes CampingLittle Hedgehog, Bebe, and Mr. Hedgehog go on an impromptu camping trip in the wilderness. Little Hedgehog brings her new recorder along for the trip. Will she ever get a chance to actually play it? What will happen when a fox approaches their tent? You'll just have to listen and find out. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all porcupines who are working on walking more quietly, all foxes who just want to eat a hedgehog once in a while, anyone who plays the recorder with enthusiasm, and all of your friends! They...

2021-10-1722 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Oakley and the Long FogSo many of us are in the middle of a long fog right now, and it can be hard to deal with the uncertainty of it. Oakley, the chipmunk in this story, encounters his first long fog and learns to find the magic in it. I hope you enjoy this one! This story comes from a collaboration with David of Sparkle Stories, and you will hear both of our voices. You can find many more stories from Sparkle Stories by visiting https://www.sparklestories.com/browse/ and listen to the conversation that led to the development of...

2021-09-1919 min

The Storying Project Rhea Pechter - It's okay to be unsure.Rhea Pechter is the magical mind and versatile voice behind the top ranking children’s podcast Little Stories for Tiny People. Together, Rhea and David discuss the joys, uncertainties, and challenges of storytelling and daily life. As these two storytellers discuss their creative processes, Rhea shares her belief that there is something deeply comforting about making tangible things. They explore how the act of creating can be a way to center oneself in an often unsettled world. If we can sit with the inevitable uncertainty of life, we convey to kids that sometimes it's okay to be unsure. ...

2021-09-1542 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Pig SeedHow do we know what we know? That is the question I wanted to explore in this story. In it we follow a tortoise named Lionel, who is challenged by another tortoise to consider how well he understands the world around him, and how he's gained the knowledge he claims to have. I hope this one sparks your own thinking on this topic. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all sweatshirt-wearing tortoises, all book club members who actually read the books, all pigs who claim to have sprouted from plants, and all of...

2021-09-0515 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Under The Sea On The Sleep Submarine: A Sleep Train StoryLambden's beloved Sleep Train is out of service due to a sloth infestation. The Sleep Cruise is experiencing technical difficulties. But the brand new Sleep Submarine is on the way, ready to bring Lambden's sleep to new depths. Will Lambden regret boarding this submarine with a questionable backstory? Or will it deliver him the best sleep of his life? You'll just have to listen to find out. If you love this story, please share it with all nurse practitioner lizards, all dramatic penguins, all exceedingly humble bats, and all of your friends! They might just need a...

2021-08-0837 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Blue House: An Honesty Story for KidsTell the truth. It sounds easy, doesn't it? But what about when you are under great pressure not to? That is the situation Miro, a young chipmunk, finds himself in at work as a house painter. Will Miro find the strength to say what is true in the midst of the great, living forest? You'll have to listen and find out. If you love this story, please share it with all fastidious weasels, owners of second-hand rodent tuxedo shops, headstrong rabbits who need a lesson in honesty, and your friends! They might just need a good story...

2021-06-2029 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog and the TunnelLittle Hedgehog and Bebe discover a tunnel in Little Hedgehog's bedroom. Where does it lead? Will there be a mushroom throat lozenge factory at the other end? You'll just have to listen to find out. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all camel crickets living in your basement, all other species of crickets who enjoy audio documentaries about igneous rocks and science fiction trilogy novels, water skiing rabbits, and your friends! They might just need a good story these days. Big People: if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review...

2021-05-1626 min

Making A Living Show Rhea Pechter: Making a living as a Children’s Author & PodcasterRhea Pechter: Rhea Pechter describes herself as “a lifelong daydreamer with an overactive imagination”. She put her creativity to good use when she started her beloved podcast “Little Stories for Tiny People”. 5 years and over 100 stories later, Rhea has helped countless children drift off to sleep and even more exhausted parents from losing their minds. www.littlestoriestinypeople.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google...

2021-05-1036 min

What If World - Stories for Kids Jack asks: What if parents went to school and kids went to work? (w/ Rhea Pechter)Mr. Eric teams up with Rhea Pechter of Little Stories for Tiny People this week. Fair Elise and Pixacato are fed up with work and school, respectively. Good thing it’s Freaky Friday! Can Fair Elise survive a day in ballet school? Can Pixacato solve the mystery of the missing robot brains? Did Alabaster Zero also get Freaky Friday’d, or does the grizzled cop just really love ballet? Lessons include: both work and school take a special kind of endurance, we should respect each other’s efforts; parents will always look out for you, but that doesn’...

2021-04-2617 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Mr. Beetle's Story TimeMr. Beetle has decided to host a weekly storytime for young bugs (aided by his friend Gwen, who has agreed to operate the music player in an effort to provide the perfect soundtrack). Hosting a live storytime turns out to be slightly more complicated than Mr. Beetle imagined. How will his story end? Will it make any sense at all? And how will the young bugs (and the one terrifying mouse) respond to it? Is Mr. Beetle destined to become a legendary storyteller? You'll just have to listen and find out. If you love this story, please...

2021-04-1125 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Bird and the HouseThis is the story of a bird named Finch and a mysterious little wooden house in a tree. Will Finch ever meet the intended occupants of the house? You'll just have to listen and find out. If you love this story, please share it with all grackles with questionable expertise, any gnomes living in your basement, and your friends. They might just need a good story these days. Big People: if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written...

2021-03-0734 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Walk In The Woods: A Bedtime Story for KidsKip, a squirrel who lives in the forest, discovers that human people go for walks for no particular reason at all. They aren't collecting food or gathering materials for their big metallic birds. One day, Kip decides to go for his own "just because" walk. And when he does, he learns something he won't soon forget. If you love this story, please share it with all worms who despise ironing, any and all deer who wear glasses and rollerskates, frogs whose names you can't quite recall, and your friends. They might just need a good story these...

2021-02-0727 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog and the TreehouseLittle Hedgehog and Bebe are back, and they are putting their architecture skills to the test. Will their new treehouse feature a helipad and a zero gravity tank? You'll just have to listen and find out. If you love this story, please share it with all fiddle-brandishing raccoons, anyone whose definition of dancing includes head bobbing, any and all foxes willing to sign "no eat" agreements, and your friends! They might just need a good story these days. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your...

2021-01-1024 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Frog and Salamander: A Comparison Story for KidsComparison...we all do it. Except me. I never compare myself to other people. Okay, fine. I do it too. But I'm trying not to! Listen in to hear how Frog comes to realize that all the energy he's put into comparing himself to Salamander - the most famous writer in Wormly Pond - might not be doing him any favors. If you love this story, please share it with all frogs in your life, anyone still using a typewriter, any and all salamanders with bestselling books, and your friends! They might just need a good story...

2020-12-2029 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Spider and her Plants: A Friendship Story for KidsI think you are going to love this story. I know I say that a lot, but I really think you will love this one. It's a story about friendship, big feelings, the randomness in life, and things that are out of our control. It's about a spider and her dearest friends. ENJOY! If you love this story, please share it with all spiders you happen upon in your ceiling corners, all dogs with jangly collars, any and all people who use canes, and your friends! They might just need a good story these days. And if...

2020-11-0126 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog and Bebe Under the Same Sky: Part TwoPart Two is finally here! Listen and find out what happens during Little Hedgehog and Bebe's time apart, as well as their exciting reunion! I hope you love it! If you love this story, please share it with all Mer-Hedgehogs you happen upon in underground caves, all talkative parrots with internet access, any and all exasperated dads, and your friends! They might just need a good story these days. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written...

2020-10-1120 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Lift Off On the Sleep Plane: A Sleep Train StoryThe Sleep Crew is back with a new bedtime adventure for Lambden. Will turbulence and a hungry fox spoil his midnight journey? The only way to find out is to listen. ENJOY! If you LOVE this story, please share it with all storks with pocketwatches, any and all moose (short or towering), any sheep who have trouble sleeping--and also your friends, who might just need a good story. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written, please...

2020-09-2030 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Sofa Named SheilaYou can write a story about anything. It's true! This story is about a SOFA and...I really love it. ENJOY! If you LOVE this story, please share it with all talkative birds, any creatures of the night who might need a story to help them ease into their midnight naps, cats who need to be distracted from ripping apart their sofas, and...share it with your friends, too. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written...

2020-08-3022 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog and Bebe Under the Same Sky: Part OneLittle Hedgehog and Bebe are BACK! Find out what happens when they have to spend some time apart, something you and your friends may have some experience with these days. If you LOVE this story, please share it with all mice that are in want of more fur, anyone named Jimberson, all wilderness enthusiasts, those who both live off-grid but also have an internet connection, and...your friends, who you may be missing these days. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants...

2020-08-0917 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Beeble the Caterpillar and the Big ChangeBeeble is a regular old caterpillar, except for one tiny little thing: he has NO intention of going through the BIG CHANGE. Will Beeble ever turn into a big, beautiful - oof, a studio spider has just sent me another terse email. I must attend to this. You'll just have to listen to the story and find out. If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT with all caterpillars (especially those wearing boots) and with YOUR FRIENDS. Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend who loves it. And if you happen...

2020-04-0523 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Bedtime SocksThis story is perfect for BEDTIME. It's a little bit shorter, not a WHOLE LOT happens, and it is somewhat proven to deepen sleep (based on measurements using the sleep monitoring machine I just happen to store in my studio at all times). If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT with all raccoons you come across on during late night walks in the woods, all deer wearing roller skates (you will have to shout because they move real quick, people), and YOUR FRIENDS. Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend...

2020-03-1518 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids We All Fell In TooThis story is a follow-up to one of my most popular stories, We All Fell In. If you are new to the podcast, you may want to go back and listen to that episode first. This one is about FEARS but it is NOT SCARY. A new cast of characters accidentally falls into a deep dark hole...will they find a way out? Listen and ENJOY! If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT with all dachshunds, snakes, turtles, three-legged cats, tree crabs, mysterious bipedal creatures, oh and and share it with YOUR FRIENDS. Many listeners around...

2020-03-0129 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog and the Time CapsuleLittle Hedgehog and Bebe are BACK! Listen and find out what happens when they decide to create a time capsule to preserve treasures from the future days of yore. If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT with all crows, crickets, worms (both those who recite poetry and those who sing), oh and and share it with YOUR FRIENDS. Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend who loves it. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants...

2020-02-1629 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Theo and the Speak Up Fairy: An Assertiveness Story for KidsIn this follow up to Vivi Finds Her Voice, the No Fairy is back with more sage advice (and ample exasperation). She has some side hustles these days and appears in this story as The Speak Up Fairy. Find out what happens when Theo ticks over from 102 to 103 times he WANTED to speak up, but DID NOT. If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT with all turtles, all creatures named Grimhilda, the DJ at your local line dancing club, fairies you run into at the market...OH AND YOUR FRIENDS! Many listeners around the world have...

2019-11-1727 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Herman and the Red Tape: A Frustration Story for KidsOur friend Herman is back with a new story about dealing with FRUSTRATION. But before we get to that, a STUDIO SPIDER has brought to my attention that there is an ISSUE with Herman. In this ridiculous episode, we come to terms with my fallibility and listen as Herman copes with an increasingly frustrating situation. All he wants to do is add an overhang above his door so he can listen to the rain. No big deal, right? If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT! Did your tiny person fall asleep while listening? Do you have...

2019-11-0319 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Set Sail On The Sleep Cruise: A Sleep Train SequelLambden is back and this time he has the opportunity to be one of the first passengers on the brand new SLEEP CRUISE. All he has to do is bring a friend along with him. Nothing to it, right? Listen and find out! If you LOVE this bedtime story, please SHARE IT! Did your tiny person fall asleep while listening? Do you have friends struggling with their bedtime routines? SHARE THE LOVE. Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend who loves it. And if you happen to have an Apple device...

2019-10-2026 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog Goes on a Field TripLITTLE HEDGEHOG IS BACK and she is thrilled to be going on a field trip with her classmates...and with her DAD, who had a list of other exciting things he'd planned to do that night. Will Little Hedgehog and Bebe's field trip go as planned? Will my guests have a more positive reaction to my stories if they sit in an extremely comfortable chair??? Listen and find out. Thank you to CLAIRE for providing the very creative idea for Little Hedgehog and Bebe's MURAL! Thank you to everyone who submitted a mural entry. If...

2019-10-0732 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Moon's Side of the StoryThe Moon's Side of the Story lays out the long history of human technology, up to and including the moon landing. All of this is told from the MOON'S perspective. How will Moon react when the creatures that have been doing all the weird stuff down on the blue planet finally make their way to his surface? If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT! Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend who loves it. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts!

2019-09-2225 min

Good Stuff Kids Episode #203 – Rhea Pechter (Little Stories for Tiny People)When my kids need to chill, and they often need to chill, we put on Little Stories for Tiny People. When they don't want to sleep we put on Little Stories for Tiny People. On long car rides? Yep, Little Stories for Tiny People. It was so good to talk to Rhea Pechter, fellow podcaster and member of Kids Listen about her show and what inspires her to do the things she does. Rhea has one of the most creative shows out there. She's 100% original. Her show is "perfect for bleary-eyed parents, innovative teachers, and at-wits'-end babysitters looking for an alte...

2019-06-2435 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Giant Story: Part TwoWill the platewashers ever get to pursue their dreams? Will Julian ever win the regional cat show?! Find out in part two of A Giant Story! Friends, this is my last episode of Season Six. I will be taking a break for the summer to write new stories for you! But while I am gone, you have over 50 stories to enjoy. If you LOVE this story, please share it with a friend. If you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story...

2019-06-2025 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Giant Story: Part OneIt's time for another TWO PART story! My first one (The Mistake Artist) was so well-received, and won so many awards - okay, not YET, but give it time - that I decided to tell you another one. A Giant Story is a thoughtful tale about a small person who gains the courage to quit his day job and pursue his dreams. But before he can do that, he has a steep mountain to climb. Figuratively; there are no mountains in this story. ENJOY! If you LOVE this story, please share it with a friend. If you...

2019-06-0226 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Hedgehog Gets The SadsLittle Hedgehog is BACK and she is not quite...herself. This story is a lighthearted exploration of how our brains and bodies are connected. When Little Hedgehog falls ill, her enthusiastic demeanor is replaced with a dark cloud. Will Little Hedgehog get her sparkle back? Listen and find out. ENJOY! If you LOVE this story, please share it with a friend. If you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written, please send photos or recordings of it to rhea...

2019-05-1323 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Tad and FishTad and Fish is a sweet story about friendship that touches on the ways our brains can at times shield us from seeing what is happening right before our eyes. Enjoy! If you LOVE this story, please share it with a friend (NOT a goose!). If you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written, please send photos or recordings of it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com. I LOVE to see their artwork, stories, and anything else they'd like to share.

2019-04-2825 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids We All Fell InThis is my FIFTIETH original story! I am so happy to share this endearing, somewhat ridiculous, story about a motley band of animals who find themselves at the bottom of a deep dark hole and have to work together to escape. I shall now go take a nap. 50 stories is quite a lot. If you LOVE this story, please share it with a friend OR any raccoons you encounter in your travels. If you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story...

2019-04-1424 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Mistake Artist: Part TwoWe are back with PART TWO of this magical story. Hear how Em comes to see the beauty in her own imperfect artwork after a visit to Artiste's world of magical beings. ENJOY! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written, please send photos or recordings of it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com. I LOVE to see their artwork, stories, and anything else they'd like to share. BIG THANKS to the listeners who provided sound effects used in the story: GIL, ROSA, AYAANSH, GLORIA, RITA JADE, GEMMA, LUCY, GRAYSON, SERENA, and ZACH!

2019-03-3119 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Mistake Artist: Part OneI am thrilled to share a brand new story with you after months of hibernating...er, daydreaming and writing. The Mistake Artist is my very first two-part story and I think you will love it. It features a little girl who is a bit of a perfectionist about her art, and a magical being who takes the girl's "mistakes" and showcases them as things of beauty in her faraway realm of magical beings. Tune in next time for part two of this story and hear how Em learns to reframe her mistakes as opportunities. If your tiny...

2019-03-1723 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids A Hamster Named Bobo: An Adoption Story for KidsOur story today is about a tiny person joining a family as a toddler instead of as a newborn baby, in a foster care or adoption situation. Thank you to the family of tiny people that inspired this story: REID, NOLYN, MILES, BLAIRE, and MASON. Today’s episode features wonderful SOUND EFFECTS from listeners GRACE, EVRYN, NORA, LUKE, BRIANNA, GLORIA, ALAINA, and SAGE. You can send me your very own sound effect. Just use the voice memo app on your phone, record your Tiny People making a (recognizable) sound, and email it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com! They mi...

2018-10-0720 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids The Acorn: A Friendship Story for KidsOur story today is about a squirrel. Yes, another squirrel story. My equine guests are not exactly thrilled about that. The Acorn is a story about mistaken impressions and developing trust with new friends. And it’s also just fun. ENJOY! Today’s episode features wonderful SOUND EFFECTS from listeners Lily, Violet, and Serena. You can send me your very own sound effect. Just use the voice memo app on your phone, record your Tiny People making a (recognizable) sound, and email it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com! They might just hear their sound in a future story.

2018-09-2314 min

Writer Mom Life Rhea Pechter and Self-Editing TipsWriter Mom Life Episode 26: Rhea Pechter and Self-Editing Tips >>Get full show notes and your free self-publishing workbook at writermomlife.com There are many ways to get your stories out into the world, and Rhea Pechter found hers through podcasting while she gets her first picture book ready to self-publish. She shares details on how she got started and what her recording schedule looks like, along with: What building a relationship with listeners looks like How writing for audio is different than writing for books Ways her husband and family sup...

2018-06-2539 min

What If World - Stories for Kids Marlowe asks: What if my doll came alive and taught ballet? (w/ Rhea Pechter)Mr. Eric teams up with Rhea Pechter of Little Stories for Tiny People this week. Fair Elise and Pixacato are fed up with work and school, respectively. Good thing it’s Freaky Friday! Can Fair Elise survive a day in ballet school? Can Pixacato solve the mystery of the missing robot brains? Did Alabaster Zero also get Freaky Friday’d, or does the grizzled cop just really love ballet? Lessons include: both work and school take a special kind of endurance, we should respect each other’s efforts; parents will always look out for you, but that doesn’t...

2018-05-2118 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Tiny People Speak: Part OneWelcome to this special episode I’m calling TINY PEOPLE SPEAK:PART ONE! On this episode, you will hear listeners’ ideas for what Little Hedgehog should collect, in the categories of: things she can wear and items she can find in nature. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Enjoy! You can find the LSFTP picture books, Little Hedgehog Goes to School and Little Fox Can't Wait to Dream, by visiting https://www.littlestoriestinypeople.com/books Little Stories Premium is available now! Get more of the stories you love and ad-free listening. Join at http://www.litt...

2018-05-2011 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Tiny People Speak: Part TwoWelcome to this special episode I’m calling TINY PEOPLE SPEAK:PART TWO! On this episode, you will hear listeners’ ideas for what Little Hedgehog should collect, in the categories of: all things sparkly and everything else! Thank you to everyone who contributed! Enjoy! You can find the LSFTP picture books, Little Hedgehog Goes to School and Little Fox Can't Wait to Dream, by visiting https://www.littlestoriestinypeople.com/books Little Stories Premium is available now! Get more of the stories you love and ad-free listening. Join at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com Music and...

2018-05-2011 min

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids Little Fox Can't Wait to DreamTiny People are sure to enjoy this sweet bedtime story featuring a little fox who just CANNOT WAIT to go to bed in order to have magical dreams! It may even inspire them to sneak off to bed early. If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT! Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend who loves it. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! I am collecting sound effects from listeners! Just use the voice memo app on your phone, record...

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