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Sleepy time · Wonder together · A complete story

Amara and the Pocket-Sized Moon

A cozy bedtime story about a little moon, a last question, and a dad who has time to wonder.

Amara and her dad share a quiet moonlit moment at their apartment window.

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  1. Amara had one last question before bed. ‘Where does the moon sleep?’ Dad opened the curtains. Outside, a little golden moon peeked between the rooftops.

    Can you find the little moon?

  2. A cloud pulled a soft grey blanket over the moon. ‘Oh,’ whispered Amara. ‘Did it go away?’ ‘Let’s look together,’ said Dad. They sat very still.

    Take one slow breath with Amara.

  3. On the windowsill, a bowl of water held a tiny golden smile. ‘A pocket-sized moon!’ Amara giggled. The cloud drifted on. The big moon smiled back.

    Point to the big moon, then the little one.

  4. Amara tucked her toy rabbit into bed. Dad tucked in Amara. ‘Goodnight, big moon. Goodnight, little moon.’ The city grew quiet, and Amara closed her eyes.

    Whisper goodnight to someone you love.

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6 complete illustrated stories · Read and listen for free

For toddlers and young children, read with a grown-up. Suggested ages are a starting point; follow what your child enjoys.

A sunny little town square with cobblestones, striped awnings and low brick buildings.

Sharing · Trucks & building

Pip, Wren, and the Red Dump Truck

One red truck, two eager builders, and a tower they can only finish together.

Ages 2–5 · Read & listen ↗
Mateo and Sol play in a red cardboard dragon while their two dads watch from a flower-filled courtyard.

Taking turns · Make-believe adventures

Mateo, Sol, and the Dragon Who Waited

Two little captains, their two dads, and a cardboard dragon discover an adventure worth taking turns for.

Ages 3–6 · Read & listen ↗
A little stone cottage in a snowy forest at night, warm gold light in the round window. Pip in striped orange-and-cream pajamas and Wren in yellow star pajamas wave from the window, smiling.

Sleepy time · Familiar rituals

Goodnight, Pip and Wren

Pajamas, a story, a sip, a cuddle—and some very sleepy woodland visitors.

Ages 2–5 · Read & listen ↗
Mei, Ari in a purple wheelchair, and Grandma fly a purple-and-gold kite together in a sunny park.

Trying again · A little patience

Mei and the Kite That Took Its Time

Mei, Ari, and Grandma discover that a lovely afternoon has room for waiting—and a purple kite has room to soar.

Ages 3–6 · Read & listen ↗
A garden path lined with towering sunflowers.

Big feelings · Finding the words

Wren Says "I Feel Mad!"

When a tower tumbles, a big feeling needs a few small words.

Ages 3–6 · Read & listen ↗
A tall grassy hill in warm afternoon light. Pip in his orange t-shirt and olive corduroy trousers stands on the slope pointing downhill, grinning.

Being brave · One small step

Wren and the Wobbly Bridge

A wobbly bridge, a hand to hold, and butterflies waiting on the other side.

Ages 3–6 · Read & listen ↗

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