
Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids
Original anytime and bedtime stories for kids
Rhea Pechter
Show overview
Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 186 episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 16 min and 31 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 33 episodes published. Published by Rhea Pechter.
From the publisher
Little Stories for Tiny People features original stories the whole family will love. Filled with endearing characters and inventive story lines, LSFTP is sure to spark your child’s imagination and to delight the entire family. Lovingly crafted to appeal to all ages, LSFTP is perfect for car rides, bedtime, or any time! Little Stories Premium offers even more stories, an ad-free listening experience, and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast. Visit www.littlestoriespremium.com to learn more.
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Breathe Easy On the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids
Usually, Lambden sailed through the winter months with nary a sniffle. And it seemed he would do so again, but just as the doldrums of winter gave way to the blossoms of spring, he developed a sore throat, a fever, and extreme exhaustion. He was undeniably ill, which meant there was no way he could board the Sleep Train. How will Lambden ever get through the long, dark night? You'll have to listen to find out. Thank you to CHLOE 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 HAZEL, EILA, BROOKE, ESME, HANNA, MAE, MAX, JD, CAMRYN, NORA, IZZY, LIAM, CORDELIA, HALEY, ISABEAU, DELILAH, LARAIYA, KELLY, SHAY, VIOLET, FRANNY, LUCIA, LILI, ADALINE, AUGUST, MASON, ELLERY, FLORENCE, and MAYA! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

Three Foxes Moving Company: A Wandering Sleep Story
Cedric, Lionel, and Johnny rise from their beds in different corners of the forest, slip out the doors of their underground dens, and meet at the bend in the stream beneath a moonlit sky. It is time to begin their work as Three Foxes Moving Company. The brothers have moved all sorts of creatures over the years, but this evening they are surprised by the name of their customer. Could she really be moving? Relax into your cozy rocking chair and listen in as the fox brothers move Auntie Maple, an elder fox known for taking care of the younger generations in the forest. 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 many more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com

Grumble and the Cave
Grumble is a salamander with a long tail and little legs and enormous eyes that are good at searching in the deep dark of the cave where he lives. Quib is his best friend, a little frog who can't see very well. Together, they venture--for the very first time--out of the cave they call home. It's the adventure of a lifetime. Thank you to NOAH for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com. Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 3/4/23.

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog Goes Apple Picking
Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 9/9/2023. Mr. Hedgehog has been dreaming of his Nana's famous apple cricket muffins for weeks. He decides it's time to go to the apple orchard to make his dream a reality. Get ready for a delightful adventure that ends with a visit to Nana Hedgehog! This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

Take Your Pet To School Night: A Little Hedgehog Story
Little Hedgehog and Bebe are in the middle of a thrilling word problem in math class when Principal Petridish breaks in with a stunning announcement: Take Your Pet To School Night is just one week away! The students are beside themselves with excitement. Little Hedgehog cannot wait to outfit Little Guy in his tuxedo. There is only one problem: Bebe does not have a pet of her own. Will Bebe successfully acquire a pet before the big night? You'll have to listen to find out. Thank you to HAZEL 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 LOLA, CORA, LILY, ETHAN, RILEY KAI, SAMMY, CAL, AVY, HADLEY, WILLOW, NOLAN, MORGAN, EMBER, TITUS, GINGER, KALANI, ZOEY, BROOKE, FELIX, BARRETT, KEIRA, ZOE, RYLEE, SOPHIA, BRIAR, MABEL, NORA, CAMRYN, THEO, GRACE, NIKOLAS, and SAMUEL! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

A Sofa Named Sheila
You can write a story about anything. It's true! The main character in this story is a sofa named Sheila who has been left at the curb. Listen to find out whether she finds her way back home, or perhaps on to another adventure. Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com. Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 8/30/2020.

PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Story Of A House
Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 10/2/22. This 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 have to listen and find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

See The Sights On The Sleep Skyrail: A Story for Kids
Lambden the sheep is freezing. Several days ago, the region plunged into a cold snap and now he spends each day shivering through school. Every night, he looks forward to boarding the toasty warm Sleep Train. But when he shows up in the train tunnel, he is met with a chilly surprise. Listen to find out whether Lambden will get the cozy warm evening ride he hopes for. Thank you to KADEN 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 BEATRIX, CHARLIE, PIPPA, SUNNY, LUCIA, SELENE, FRIDA, AMETHYST, HOLDEN, ALON, ZACHARY, OLIVIA, BENNY, JONATHAN, NYLAH, IDREES, EMAAN, JULIAN, JAYDA, HARPER, SIDRA, LENNON, BECKETT, AUSTIN, ADA, and HANNAH! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

A Ladybug Waits For Spring: A Wandering Sleep Story
Vivian, a ladybug of the forest, spies a delicious-looking aphid on a broad leaf attached to a sturdy plant. What she does not know is that the plant is inside a cottage. She spends a long winter inside, dreaming of the woods, waiting for the opportunity to return to the trees. Curl up on on your leaf pillow and fall asleep to this peaceful story. 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

Squirrel's New Home
Squirrel is thrilled to move in to his brand new treehouse. He cannot believe how well-crafted, warm, and dry it is. But things change when Squirrel decides to host a housewarming party. Find out what happens in this sweet tale about gratitude. Thank you to HARPER GRACE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com. Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 10/7/23

PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Badger and The Sofa
Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 5/5/23 Badger has found the perfect sofa to place in his reading nook. It is beautiful, it is fashionable, it is one of a kind. But what will happen when the sofa will not fit inside the tunnel leading to Badger's burrow? You'll have to listen and find out. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

Little Hedgehog's New Year's Noon 2026
Little Hedgehog and Bebe's favorite New Year's tradition is fast approaching...but will it even take place?! The new organizer of the Annual Hedgehog Roll keeps cancelling the event, then reversing her decisions. Hedgehogs around the region are throwing up their paws in frustration. Listen to find out whether their beloved New Year's Noon festivities come to pass! Thank you to DANTE, LOGAN, and FLORA 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 CAROL SUE, CLEO, RAEYA, HAILEY, JOSHUA, SOPHIA, BRIAR, HOLLY, EOWYN, FLORA, ALMA, PHILLIP, JASPER, ELEANOR, SUNNY, EMERSON, OSCAR, JUNE, IVY, FIONA, ELENORE, BEATRIX, CLARA, RYLEE, RUTHIE, KENNA, MARGARET, MABEL, MITALI, and ISAAC! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Bear Sees The Stars
Find this full story in Little Stories Premium under its original air date, 1/27/24 Cuddle 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. This story will be exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free story collection. To unlock the full Little Stories library and to access Little Stories for Sleep, join Little Stories Premium by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com. You can also purchase Little Stories Premium as a gift! Visit https://www.littlestoriespremium.com/gifts to learn more.

The Drive Thru Elf
G is an elf who lives and works in the drive-thru menu panel of a donut shop. She loves her job, and she is quite good at it. But what happens when she hears another elf usurping her position? You'll have to listen and find out! Little Stories for Tiny People is a rotating library of original stories. As new stories are introduced, older stories are made exclusive to Little Stories Premium for a while before rotating back into the free collection. Unlock the full Little Stories Library and gain access to Little Stories for Sleep by becoming a Little Stories Premium subscriber. Join or gift a subscription by visiting littlestoriespremium.com. Premium subscribers: you can find this story in your premium podcast under its original air date, 12/16/22

Mr. Beetle Branches Out
After overcoming a storm of challenges, Old Mr. Beetle practically skitters on a cloud as he makes his way, oh so merrily, to his Wednesday night story time for young bugs on the 25th branch. But when he nears his story time stage, he discovers that the end of the branch has been blocked off. The 26th branch, directly above, is dangling ominously and presents too much of a hazard to allow his story time to proceed. But even more disappointing is the fact that this new obstacle may impact something very important that is coming in three week's time. Listen in to find out whether Mr. Beetle is able to overcome yet another challenge...and come through for his dearest friend. Thank you to DECLAN 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 RYLEE, LUNA, LEVI, ADRIAN, OLIVIA, LINGLING, REUVY, EZRA, ELENORE, FIONA, LOLA, ARIANA, LILY, THEO, ALICE, SAGE, DAVID, JAMES, WREN, JUNI, EMERSON, CEDI, KADEN, KENNA, NELLY, CHARLI, and FIA! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com