Kids Thanksgiving Stories

Magical Thanksgiving and fall bedtime stories for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. A screen-free kids podcast with short, calm audio stories about gratitude, sharing, and kindness, full of cute squirrels, owls, mice, turkeys, and scarecrows. Press play at story time, quiet time, or on car rides and holiday road trips. Gentle sleep stories for kids that help your little one relax and drift off.

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The Cardboard Castle Nov 12, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Theo, Dottie, and Clara build a castle out of delivery boxes on a rainy Saturday, but now they can't agree on what it should be!

A gentle story for kids about sharing ideas, taking turns, and using your imagination.

Featuring Theo, his friends Dottie and Clara, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calloway.

A 15-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

💬 Ask your little one: If you and a friend want to play different games, how could you take turns?

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The Turkey Who Couldn't Fly Nov 10, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, a young wild turkey who cannot fly yet keeps on trying, one hop at a time, until he finds his own way up to the lowest branch of the Great Oak.

A gentle story for kids about perseverance, patience, and finding your own way to do a hard thing.

Featuring Noodle the young wild turkey, Patches the scarecrow, Matilda the hen, Corbie the crow, and Dandelion the chick.

A 14-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

💬 Ask your little one: What is something that feels hard right now, and what is one small step you could try first?

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The Wrong Side of the Bed Nov 07, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Pip the pumpkin wakes up grumpy, and all day long, he keeps forgetting his manners.

A gentle story for kids about having a grumpy day, sharing how you feel, and saying sorry.

Featuring Pip the pumpkin, Beckett, Norah, and Juniper, Peppercorn the squirrel, and Barnaby the owl.

A 17-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

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A Blue Ribbon for the Scarecrow Nov 06, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Patches the scarecrow goes along to the County Harvest Fair, and by mistake, he ends up entered in a Scarecrow Contest.

A gentle story for kids about being yourself and looking out for your friends.

Featuring Patches the scarecrow, Dandelion the chick, Corbie the crow, and Farmer Lou.

A 14-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

💬 Ask your little one: What makes you special, just the way you are?

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A Wee Bit of Cream Nov 05, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, someone has been tidying up the bakery every single night, and Midnight the black cat sets out to find out who.

A gentle story for kids about saying thank you, keeping a promise, and noticing the helpers we don't always see.

Featuring Midnight the black cat, the baker, Fergus the brownie, and Barnaby the owl.

A 16-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

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A House for One Squirrel Nov 03, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, the field mouse family's burrow gets soggy, so they move in with Peppercorn the squirrel, and she's about to find out that sharing a home is a lot trickier than sharing acorns!

A gentle story for kids about sharing, patience, and being a good neighbor.

Featuring Peppercorn the squirrel, Ambrose the field mouse, and his little ones Norah, Juniper, and Beckett.

A 16-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

💬 Ask your little one: Is there a neighbor you could do something kind for this week?

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Breakfast for the Birds Nov 02, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Theo builds a bird feeder and promises to fill it every single morning, but on the coldest, windiest morning of all, his warm, cozy bed does not want to let him go!

A gentle story for kids about keeping your promises, caring for animals, and being thankful.

Featuring Theo, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Calloway, and the chickadees, cardinals, juncos, and one very loud blue jay at his feeder.

An 11-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

💬 Ask your little one: What's a promise you can keep, even on a day when it's hard?

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Looking for Kids Halloween Stories? You Found Us Nov 01, 2026

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Robert explains where the Halloween stories went and what is new this November.

Too Many Acorns Nov 01, 2026

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In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Peppercorn the squirrel is getting ready for winter, and she gathers acorns, and more acorns, and even more acorns, until there's no room left in her home for Peppercorn!

A gentle story for kids about sharing, handling worries, and being a good neighbor.

Featuring Peppercorn the squirrel, Barnaby the owl, Ambrose the field mouse and his three little ones, and Corbie the crow.

An 11-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

💬 Ask your little one: What's something you could share with a friend or family today?

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A Little Witch's Very Own Spell | Kids Halloween Stories Oct 31, 2026

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In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Cordelia the little witch wants to write her very first spell all by herself to wake up Daisy's droopy marigolds, but rhyming is hard, and she's going to need your help!

A gentle story for kids about kindness, asking friends for help, and the fun of making up rhymes.

Featuring Cordelia the little witch, her Aunt Samantha, Daisy the hen and her chick Dandelion, and Twig the broom.

A 15-minute calm bedtime story for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or the car.

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