Witness the wonder of Smoky Mountain elk through a child's eyes in this heartwarming tale. Little Willow, daughter of dedicated park rangers, experiences the magical moment when these magnificent creatures return to their ancestral lands after decades of absence. In...
Nighttime poems, rhyme stories, and bedtime stories for kids. Charming, funny, and sweet.
Wildflower Adventure with the Ogle Twins
Stories with rhyming words bring a musical quality to bedtime that children love. Join Elizabeth and Mary Ann Ogle as they embark on a springtime adventure from their mountain cabin to discover beautiful wildflowers. In a mountain cabin, cozy and small, Two...
Helen and the Fox
In this charming story poem, Helen the wise hen protects Firefly Farm with her watchful ways. When a fox threatens the peaceful nighttime sanctuary, Helen's quiet attentiveness proves more valuable than Hank the rooster's loud crowing. Firefly Farm, a special place,...
Invisible Wings
In a magical fairy grove where others soar through the sky, young Pip struggles with feeling different because of missing wings. This gentle poetry story follows Pip's journey to discover that true magic isn't always visible to the eye. With the guidance of wise...
The Luminous Firefly
Join little Flicker the firefly on his journey to find his missing glow in this enchanting children's story and rhyme. Through meetings with wise woodland creatures, Flicker learns that believing in himself is the key to letting his unique light shine brightly. A...
My Sister’s Garden
Bedtime poems for kids bring sweet dreams and gentle lessons, just like this heartwarming tale of sibling admiration. When a young child watches their sister Iris transform an overgrown garden patch into a vibrant community space, they learn how vision, teamwork, and...
From Crowing to Caring: Silver’s Tale
A short poem story for preschoolers. Silver Rooster, oh so bright,His feathers shone in morning light.He strutted 'round the farm all day,And crowed so loud, as if to say:"I'm the boss of Firefly Farm!My beauty's great, I mean no harm."But Silver pushed and Silver...
Woof and Wag: Henry at Camp Bow Wow
Enjoy our dog bedtime stories in verse for preschoolers. Henry the collie, so playful and bright,Watched as his family packed up for their flight."Don't worry," they said with a pat on his head,"Camp Bow-Wow's waiting!" And off they all sped. A blue van arrived with a...
The Waddleful World of Penny
Meet Penny, the "Penguin Person" with a waddle in her step and joy in her heart! In this charming tale told in both prose and verse, Penny transforms her schoolyard with waddle races and penguin-inspired fun. One of those silly bedtime stories that teaches children...
Sammy’s Search for Soothing Silence
Join Sammy on his quest for peace in this, one of our delightful rhyme stories. When the constant clamor and the hustle and bustle of his noisy town becomes too much, Sammy discovers that true silence isn't about the absence of sound, but finding a quiet place within....
Asha the Color Catcher
Bedtime stories that rhyme for preschoolers. Meet Asha, a girl full of spark and delight,She woke up one day with a magical sight!Catching colors, from here, there, and yonder,Her world became a wondrous, rainbow-filled wonder!First up, a big scoop of sunny...
Sunny Feelings Forecasts
A short preschoolers poem for goodnight. In Empathica, feelings aren't small, They swirl and twirl, big and tall! Laughter shines like a sun so bright, Sadness makes puddles, day and night. Sunny Skies is a special girl, She feels the town's emotional whirl! Wants to...