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Sleep Tight Stories brings joy and comfort to millions of families worldwide with new calming bedtime stories every single week. Each episode is relevant to children’s lived experiences, and sparks wonder (without overstimulation) so listeners can easily drift off to sleep. As one young fan eloquently states, “The stories are very entertaining, but they also are not entertaining enough to make it hard for me to sleep.” Make bedtime the sweetest part of everyone’s day with Sleep Tight Stories. When your kids Sleep Tight, you will too. For an ad-free listening experience with bonus bedtime stories, subscribe to Sleep Tight Premium!

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✨Encore✨ Bernice Is Thankful 🐻
On her way home from school, Bernice notices a super yummy smell coming from her house. She asks Papa Bear what smells so good and if they are a new kind of cookie. Bernice has cookies as a snack but finds out that friends are coming over for a big dinner. Bernice feels grateful that she has so much good food to eat and people who care for and love her.
16 min
502
Bernice and Papa Bear Bake Cookies 🐻
Bernice zooms into the house, super excited to tell Papa Bear all about her Math Test. But wait! What's that yummy smell? Oh, it's cookies baking in the oven! Yum! Papa Bear asks Bernice if she can help him to bake some cookies to share and she says of course. After they look for all the ingredients they get started making them. The special cookie recipe they're using is in the show notes, so you can make these super yummy cookies too!
20 min
503
The Magical Book of Dreams P.20
Ester and Tenton quickly left the camp when the Chickalores appeared, heading off to follow the map from the book. Ester was surprised to learn that only she could see the map – when she asked Gimball and Araya about it, they couldn't see anything! This secret made Ester realize that she was chosen by magic. Whenever the book warmed up and glowed, she checks the map to see where their next adventure will take them. What do you think they will find on their journey?
19 min
504
Cam's Quiet Courage 🦁
Cam is a shy, quiet lion who lives in Montague, Prince Edward Island. He loves LEGO, blueberry pancakes, and reading books. His school is having their annual Show and Tell day, but he cannot simply bring a toy this year. The principal has told them they need to share something different, like something about their hobbies, favourite books, family or a food they love. Cam cannot believe this; he doesn’t enjoy speaking in front of others, and now he needs to prepare for a new Show and Tell. Will he be able to get up in front of his class and share about himself?
30 min
505
Pancake The Collie Struggles At School 🏰
Pancake is a dog that loves running, running, and learning outside. His mom and dad think it is time he went to regular school, and today is his first day. When he arrives at the school, he thinks it looks like a castle. When he arrives at his classroom, his teacher tells him to take a seat; he knows this will not go well.
22 min
506
Bobby Builds A Robot That Farts 🤖
Bobby is very excited about the science project that he has decided to make. The teacher said they should build something that reflects what they have learned. Bobby realizes that they haven’t learned much about Robots yet but he has a great idea that he is sure he can build. He calls Bernice to chat about it and she listens to his idea and wonders if he can get it finished in time.
17 min
507
✨Encore✨ Wolfie Makes Soup 🥣
This story is about a wolf who has made food choices that make him different from other wolves in the forest. Wolfie loves vegetables, and many of the other animals find this confusing. He has had to explain his choices many times, and when Brownie the fox comes by and asks him many questions, he loses his patience. Will Brownie and Wolfie become friends?
13 min
508
Bernice Needs To Get Her Picture Taken 🐻
Bernice is playing snowballs with Ethan when she runs in to ask Papa Bear if she can play outside for a bit longer before coming in. When she gets inside, she is soaking wet, so she gets dried off, changes her clothes, and settles down to talk to Papa Bear about her day at school. Papa Bear and Bernice talk about her day and the things that happened, and then Bernice says she has a problem….
22 min
509
The Magical Book of Dreams P.19
The adventure continues. Ester is in trouble because the chickalores seem to be after her, so she has to go away quickly. Gimbal wishes they had more time together, but it's not safe. As they leave, Tenton, who is helping Ester, seems to know her, which is strange. Ester is curious, thinking, "How does Tenton know me when I just got here?"
18 min
510
✨Encore✨ Bernice Has A Tummy Ache 🐻
In this story Bernice is not feeling well. She took some of her Halloween candy to school to share with Bobby but once they started eating it, they couldn’t stop. Mama Bear has taken Bernice home and she is telling Papa Bear about it. He gives her some weak tea and toast and lets her rest, hopefully she’ll feel better soon.
16 min
511
The Magical Book of Dreams P.18
Voices waked Ester. She got up to go and see what all the noise was about. One of the guards has been bothered by a chickalore, and Gimbal is surprised; they are not usually like this. Ester finally gets back to sleep, and when she wakes up the following day, she and Gimbal chat. Ester wants to ask questions, but the time has come for her to act. When the Magical Book starts glowing again, she knows it is time to go.
20 min
512
Jake's New Neighbours Really Are Vampires
Jake is so tired. He is busy swimming and is having a hard time sleeping because he would rather watch his favourite show. When Jake wakes up during the night, he sees shadows on the wall and hears strange noises, 2 a.m. What is going on? He gets back to sleep, but on the third night of hearing the sounds and seeing the shadows, he has a plan. He is going to sneak out of the house and get proof. Jake will finally prove to his family that his neighbours are vampires.
20 min
513
Papa Bear Tells Bernice Another Not-So-Spooky S...
It was going to be a spooky day at school, and Bernice was super excited. The kids were dressing up and having a party. Bernice finishes her costume and takes a picture with Cookie to show her friends. When she gets ready for bed, she asks Papa Bear to tell her a spooky story but to make sure it is not too spooky as it is time for her to go to sleep, and she is tired. Papa Bear says okay and starts his story.
25 min
514
The Magical Book of Dreams - P17 📖
Ester has finally met Gimbal. With Araya's help, she got to the new camp safely, but then Araya had to leave quickly to see Eliza. Ester goes inside Gimbal's tent and finds out he has met her father. She can't believe she's really talking to Gimbal and that he knows her father. Ester has a big question she wants to ask him, but she's nervous about what he might say. What could that question be?
17 min
515
✨Encore✨ Bernice Goes Trick or Treating 🐻
Are you ready for Halloween? Bernice is! In this story Bernice is super excited about going out trick or treating and comes home in her costume. Later that night after going out with Papa Bear she comes home with all kinds of candy and a request. She would like to hear a spooky, but not too spooky, story before bed. What will the story be about? And do you celebrate Halloween? Do you get dressed up as something spooky?
16 min
516
Cookie Helps Bernice Learn About Empathy 🐻
Bernice loves her cat Cookie very much and is excited to tell her friends about her. When she gets home from school, she tells Papa Bear that something happened at school when she was telling her friends all about Cookie. The new boy could have been nicer. Bernice and Papa Bear discussed what happened and how Bernice handled the situation.
23 min
517
The Magical Book of Dreams - P16 📖
Ester and Araya have made it to the top of the bluff and can see the settlement on the other side but there is a problem. There is someone standing in their way. Araya tells Ester not to worry so much and starts down towards the figure. Once they have gotten past the figure they meet Gimbal and Ester is left to talk with him while Araya is needed elsewhere.
18 min
518
✨Encore✨ The Vampire and the Tooth Fairy 🧛‍♀️
The Vampire and the Tooth Fairy is a story about Lenora, who has moved to a new town. Lenora has been so busy getting used to her new teachers, new school, and new place that she has not noticed that the trees have started changing colour and the air has gotten cooler. These things mean that her favourite time of year will soon be Halloween. Lenora races home to talk to her mother about Halloween and can’t wait to start preparing, but when her tooth falls out, things are not looking good.
15 min
519
The Magical Book of Dreams - P15 📖
Ester and Araya have been walking for what feels like forever when Araya finally agrees to let Ester take a break. Ester doesn’t understand why Araya speaks to her the way she does, but they talk a little as they rest; Araya seems to relax a bit. When they start up again, they continue talking, but when Araya suddenly stops, Ester knows something must be wrong. There is no one there, and now they need to find out where they went and why.
21 min
520
Little Timmy and Tinkle Travel to the Library P...
Timmy's still got a big adventure ahead: he's racing to the library! With his trusty pony, Tinkle, and a bag of snacks from kind Miss Elara, they race towards BarleyBrook. The journey's much longer than he thought. Will they make it to the library before the sun sets?
19 min
521
✨Encore✨ Tessa and Spotty the Pig 🐽
Tessa and Spotty the Pig is a story about a little girl and her beloved pet. Tessa first sees Spotty shortly after the piglets are born and she decides right away that Spotty needs her help. Tessa convinces her parents to let her look after Spotty and later on to even bring Spotty into the house. When Spring comes and Spotty has grown quite big Tessa’s parents say it might be time to put Spotty out in the pen with all the other pigs. Tessa doesn’t agree but doesn’t know how to change her parents minds.
15 min
522
Papa Bear Has A Surprise 🐻
Bernice has a surprise to share with Papa Bear. She runs into the house, super excited to tell him all about it. Papa Bear says he also has a surprise. They have some cookies and talk about Bernice’s surprise and her day, and then Bernice remembers that Papa Bear also had a surprise for her. What could it be?
21 min
523
The Magical Book of Dreams - P14 📖
Ester is quickly following Araya on the path. After one short night at Eliza’s cottage, Ester feels that she has not had a chance to have any of her questions answered. Araya doesn’t want to talk, and Ester has so many questions. As they finally rest, Ester asks some questions, and Araya finally gives her a few words.
18 min
524
✨Encore✨ Fiona Comes for a Visit 🌬️
Inspired by true events in Prince Edward Island, Bennett excitedly prepares for a 'Visitor' his friends mention. But as a storm looms and power fades, Bennett wonders if this visit might be less fun than anticipated.
15 min
525
Little Timmy and Tinkle Travel to the Library P...
Timmy's passion is reading, and he's on a quest for more books. When Grandfather can't take him to the Barleybrook library, Timmy's unexpected encounter with Tinkle inspires a daring circus plan. Will Tinkle help him reach his book-filled dream?
20 min