Bedtime Science

Elephants are the largest land animals in the world. They are also intensely social and have advanced long-term memories. In this episode, a parade of Asian elephants makes its way through the Sri Lankan forest to a lake for drinks and mud baths, stopping periodically for group naps. The female leading the parade uses infrasonic rumbles—inaudible to humans, but traveling as far as two miles along the surface of the Earth as seismic waves—to invite friends and family around the forest to join her at the reservoir.

🌈 Meet Jaden and His Magical Friend Bubble! Want to know why the sky is blue? Or how clouds make rain? Join Jaden and his tiny fairy friend Bubble on their amazing sky adventures! What's Inside this short stories for kids magical book: • Fun stories about clouds, weather, and rainbows • Beautiful pictures on every page • Easy-to-understand science facts • Magical adventures that make learning fun Perfect For: • Kids who love stories about magic and science (Ages 6-10) • Bedtime reading with mom and dad • Beginning readers • Curious minds who ask "why?" and "how?" Why Kids...

Sloths are the slowest mammals on earth. They can hardly see. They live in rainforests among jaguars, pumas, and countless other predators. Yet they survive. And they do it by being so incredibly slow, and living a life covered in algae. In this episode, we hang with a sloth in the jungle of Costa Rica as he spends a month digesting one single leaf, and we see the symbiosis and collaboration that surrounds him.

The Curious Cloud A gentle bedtime science story about weather, rain, and curiosity. Deep inside Glimmerwood Forest, where kindness keeps the magic alive, Princess Aurora Daneen and her enchanted friends notice a lonely little cloud floating across the sky. Why does it change shape? Where does rain come from? And how does the sky stay so full of wonder? Together, they follow the drifting cloud, asking gentle questions and discovering how the weather works, from fluffy vapor to falling raindrops, to the calm that follows every storm. This soothing story blends real science with imagination, ...

Humpback whales are among the most intelligent animals on Earth. Some scientists believe they might even surpass humans in self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills. In this episode, we swim with a whale as he teams up with other humpbacks to use bubbles to catch fish, rescues a sea lion, and puts his own spin on melodies sung by whales across the Pacific Ocean. This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this whale is ready to close one eye and go to sleep, you will be too.

Dogs are a familiar and comforting part of many of our lives. In this episode, we take a walk with a pet xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog, as he greets his blocks by smell. Along the way, we learn the backstory of squirrels in U.S. cities and observe the very smart and clean neighborhood raccoon.

Dung beetles might sound dirty, but the ancient Egyptians believed their god took the form of a dung beetle to roll the morning sun across the sky every day. In this episode, we roll with dung beetles around the world as they push their precious dung—often in balls many times larger than they are—over Florida pastures, Armenian highlands, and the vast South African savanna.

High above the sleepy town, where stars twinkle softly and the moon hums its gentle song, floats Cozy — a little cloud with the biggest heart in the sky. Cozy Cloud is a tender bedtime story about comfort, kindness, and the quiet magic that fills the night. Every evening, Cozy drifts across the sky, watching over children as they fall asleep. When a little boy named Leo can’t find his dreams, Cozy swoops down to help him discover the beauty of the night — starlit adventures, moonlit laughter, and the peaceful hush that comes before sleep.

High above the sleepy hills, where the wind hums softly and the sky glows gold, lives a little cloud who loves to sing. Cloudsong is a tender bedtime tale about friendship, courage, and the gentle magic hidden in the sky. Follow Bree, a tiny cloud with a big heart, as she learns to find her own melody among the whispering winds and twinkling stars. With every note she sings, the night grows calmer, the stars shine brighter, and the world drifts peacefully toward sleep.

Platypuses are mammals unlike any other on earth. They lay eggs, ooze milk through their skin, and can sense electricity. In this episode, we travel with a platypus as he moves through his nightly routine on the island of Tasmania. He uses electroreceptors to hunt underwater and does a synchronized swimming courtship ritual with his mate, who then digs a burrow 40 feet deep into the riverbank to nest.

Crows have long been the subject of folklore, likely because they’re strikingly similar to humans, leading lives rich in personality, intelligence, and relationships. In this episode, we fly the streets of Seattle with a crow as she grooms her mate, delivers what appears to be a gift, and finally commutes miles away from her territory to gather and chat with thousands of other crows before it’s time to roost for the night.

As the sun dips below the horizon and the first stars begin to twinkle, the world drifts into a gentle hush. When the Sky Turns to Velvet is a magical bedtime story that carries children on a soft journey through twilight skies and moonlit dreams. Follow little Ava as she discovers the secret wonders that awaken when the sky turns to deep, velvety blue. From floating lanterns and sparkling fireflies to whispering winds and soft cloud companions, every part is filled with calming adventures, cozy moments, and the quiet magic of night.

Brown bears lead deeply cyclical lives. They need to gain sometimes hundreds of pounds during the warmer months to prepare for winter hibernation, a lifestyle that brings them into frequent contact with many other species’ cycles. In this episode, we meander through the Alaska peninsula with a bear and her cubs as she teaches them to hunt salmon at the falls, dig for clams along the coastal mudflats, and use the regional rubbing tree.

Fennec foxes’ ears can be up to half as long as their bodies. They use them to track movement across the Sahara Desert, including under the sand. In this episode, we follow a fox as he meanders home to his family through the sand dunes as they slowly shift with the wind.

The sun sinks over the Rio Grande, the mountains around it glow orange, and the world slows down. The Mexican free-tailed bats inside the Jornada Cave are just starting to stretch and murmur. In this episode, we visit the nursery where all the baby bats stay together, and we accompany a new mother as she journeys into the sky with the rest of her crew for a night of hunting bugs via echolocation.

When the world grows quiet and the moon casts its gentle glow, a tiny adventure begins under the soft silver light. Moonlit Mice follows a family of playful little mice as they explore the night, discovering hidden nooks, sparkling dew drops, and secret paths in the moonlit garden. With tender storytelling, this bedtime tale celebrates curiosity, friendship, and the magic that comes alive when the stars twinkle above. Every word invites children to snuggle up, imagine, and drift peacefully into dreamland.

Are you bored with bedtime stories about princes and princesses, gnomes, wizards, and dragons? Do you want something more realistic, closer to our time? Do you also need bedtime stories to make sense, teach a moral lesson, and raise interesting topics? Everything you need is here! A Collection of Fantastic Short Bedtime Stories for kids contains 10 five-minute fantasy stories that you can read aloud to your child before going to bed. No princesses here–these stories are about space, other planets, aliens, artificial intelligence, robots, cloning, portals, and modern technologies. There ...

The Kindness of Glimmerwood A heartfelt bedtime science story about recycling, caring for nature, and keeping the Earth’s magic alive. When a soft breeze stirs through Glimmerwood Forest, Princess Aurora Daneen notices something unusual, wrappers, petals, and tiny scraps of paper scattered near Lullaby Lake. “Oh dear,” sighs Aurora. “Our forest looks tired.” Together with Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, she gathers the pieces and learns how to reuse, recycle, and restore what has been left behind. As the friends work, they discover ...

With "Calming Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 2-5," bedtime becomes an eagerly anticipated adventure, filled with characters that teach, inspire, and soothe. Give your child the gift of wonder and the promise of a restful night's sleep, wrapped in the tender embrace of tales that they will cherish forever. Dive into this treasure trove of nighttime stories and create precious, lasting bedtime rituals that your child will look forward to every night.

Let your imagination be guided by gentle lights through the quiet hours of the evening. Dream Lanterns: Stories to Light the Night is a heartwarming collection of bedtime tales that glow with comfort, wonder, and serenity. Each story is like a lantern in the dark—illuminating pathways to peaceful dreams and inspiring moments of reflection. Written in a soothing, lyrical style, these stories are perfect for winding down, easing stress, and creating a calm bedtime atmosphere.