Read-aloud story videos

A Story About Plans Changing for Kids

Winky · excited / happy

Winky has planned the best parade in Candyfloss Land — and then it rains. A story about what to do when big plans change.

A Story About Saying No for Kids

Pinky · love / kindness

Pinky says yes to everybody, all day long, until there is nothing left of Pinky. A story about kindness that includes you too.

A Story About Hiding Your Feelings

Dinky · silly / joy

Dinky turns everything into a joke — until the day a joke won't come out. A story about the feelings hiding behind a laugh.

A Calm-Down Story for Quiet Kids

Tipsy · calm / mindful

Tipsy is the quiet one, and at the noisiest party of the year Tipsy wonders whether anybody would notice if Tipsy went home. A story about quiet people belonging.

A Story About Comforting a Friend

Rainbow · all feelings / belonging

Rainbow can mend almost anything — except Mopsy's sad day. A story about sitting with someone instead of cheering them up.

An Anger Story for Kids

Huffy · anger

Somebody knocks over Huffy's tower and Huffy erupts. A story about big anger, and what it is actually trying to tell you.

A Story About Nerves Before Performing

Jitters · nervousness

Jitters has practised the song a hundred times, and now it is time to sing it in front of everybody. A story about nerves before something big.

A Jealousy Story for Kids

Jelly · jealousy

Sparkly gets a new scooter and Jelly goes a funny green colour inside. A story about jealousy, and what it is really asking for.

A Story About Embarrassment for Kids

Blushy · embarrassment

Blushy calls the teacher the wrong name in front of everybody and wants to disappear into the floor. A story about embarrassment, and how long it actually lasts.

A Fear of the Dark Story for Kids

Shivvy · fear

The landing light has gone out and Shivvy has to get to bed. A story about being scared, and what bravery actually feels like from the inside.

A Story About Making Mistakes

Oopsy · mistakes and guilt

Oopsy breaks Mendy's favourite cup and then cannot stop feeling terrible about it. A story about guilt, and the bit people forget: forgiving yourself.

A Story About Feeling Overwhelmed

Muddle · overwhelm

Muddle has nine jobs to do and cannot start any of them. A story about feeling overwhelmed, and the smallest possible first step.

A Story About Disappointment for Kids

Pouty · disappointment

The picnic is off and Pouty deflates like a balloon. A story about disappointment, and inventing a Plan B worth having.

A Story About Learning to Wait

Zippy · impatience

The cake needs forty minutes in the oven and Zippy has checked it eleven times. A story about impatience, and what waiting is actually for.

A Story for Kids Who Can't Sit Still

Squirmy · restlessness

Squirmy has to sit still for a whole story and the wiggles will not go away. A story about restless bodies, and the trick that actually works.

A Story About Listening for Kids

Hushy · listening

Hushy listens to everybody's troubles and never mentions having any. A story about the quiet ones, and the second half of a conversation.

A Sharing Story for Kids

Sharey · sharing

Sharey shares everything, except the little wooden fox. A story about generosity, and the things it is alright to keep.

A Story About Saying No and Boundaries

Nopsy · boundaries

The game has stopped being fun and Nopsy cannot find a way to say so. A story about saying no without losing a friend.

A Screen Time Story for Kids

Glowy · screen-time balance

Glowy has said just one more level four times and the afternoon has gone. A story about screens, and the moment you notice where you are.

A Story About Being Different

Spotty · being different

Somebody says something about the spots, and Spotty spends an afternoon wishing to be exactly like everybody else. A story about being different.