Sleep Tight Stories brings you new and captivating bedtime stories every week. The stories range from retellings of fairy tales, folk stories, classic Canadian works, and original stories written by guest authors. Each episode is beautifully read by Sheryl MacLeod and friends, and is usually less th…
The Sleep Tight Stories podcast is a delightful and soothing collection of bedtime stories for children. It offers a variety of engaging narratives that captivate young listeners and help them drift off into a peaceful sleep. The host, Sheryl, has a calming and pleasant voice that adds to the overall ambiance of the podcast.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diverse range of stories it offers. From magical adventures to heartwarming tales, there is something for every child's imagination. The storytelling style is engaging and keeps children hooked until the end of each episode. The choice of topics is also commendable as it covers various themes like friendship, courage, and imagination.
Furthermore, the length of each episode is perfect for bedtime routines. They are not too short to leave children wanting more, nor too long that it becomes difficult for them to stay focused until the end. This makes it an ideal resource for parents who want to incorporate storytelling into their nightly routine.
On the other hand, one potential drawback of this podcast could be its lack of consistency in releasing new episodes. While there is a good selection available, some listeners may crave more frequent updates to prevent repetition or boredom. Additionally, diversifying the types of stories further by including more non-fiction or educational content could enhance the overall appeal to a wider audience.
In conclusion, The Sleep Tight Stories podcast provides a wonderful listening experience for children before they drift off to sleep. With its captivating storytelling style and soothing narration, it creates a tranquil environment that helps kids relax and unwind at the end of their day. While there may be room for improvement in terms of episode frequency and variety, it remains an excellent resource for parents seeking engaging bedtime stories for their little ones.

It's Christmas Eve and Bernice is super excited. She thinks she will either stay up all night, or get up at 4am. Mama and Papa Bear don't think thats a good idea, but after a big meal and a story for bed, Bernice just might be able to fall asleep. Because the earlier to sleep, the sooner morning will come. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Ilo dreams of making toys in the big workshop. But Ilo has a problem and when he gets a letter telling him that he can work there, he doesn't know if he can. What could his problem be? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

When a set of tin soldiers arrives at Arnold's house on a snowy afternoon, their Captain discovers something wonderful - his old friend, the Lamb on Wheels, lives next door! But settling into a new home isn't always easy. There are rough boys with bean shooters, a bird who mistakes the Lamb for a real sheep, and a very large dog who thinks the Sawdust Doll would make a nice chew toy. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice is shopping with Mama Bear and trying to find the perfect gift for Papa Bear. They wander around looking at lots of different options, but when they stop for a tasty treat, Bernice decides exactly what gift she can get for Papa Bear. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this bedtime story we travel to Santa's workshop where everyone is hard at work getting ready to make children happy. But the sprites feel left out. No one appreciates them and so they decide to do something tat they think might help. But will it work? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this bedtime story, Blue from the Transfer Student is bored and doesn't want to do his History homework. Red has gone to a meeting with the gang and Blue was not invited. When he opens his laptop, he sees something very interesting. Will he get in trouble again? ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Our pizza eating orange cat is back! In this bedtime story, Libby decides to buy Margerita a new special collar as an early Christmas present. But the pizza loving cat has different ideas. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

This bedtime story is about a little girl named Lucy who loves to play Minecraft. One night when her mother tells her to get ready for bed Lucy is playing and doesn't want to put her game away. She loves bedtime but wishes she could keep playing. After she gets ready for bed she decides to check on her chickens one more time just to make sure they are okay. Lucy goes into her world and has a great adventure and meets a new friend. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It's super cold outside and Bernice is rushing home so that she doesn't freeze into a snow sculpture. When she gets in the door she smells something amazing but before she kind find out what smells so yummy delicious she shares with Cookie what happened at school. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Blue was bored at school and wanted to work on something more suitable to his abilities— like being the best scientist on Earth. Mom says no, but encourages him to try something with Earth's computers. What could go wrong? ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Kitty the Cat and Brutus the Dog are back with a new story. Kitty is getting ready for school and asks her mom if she heard the news. There is a new student coming to their school and the whole neighbourhood is talking about it. Vivienne the new student came from a fancy academy in the big city and is perfectly groomed. Kitty is worried that she might not fit in. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Self-awareness • Kindness • Mindfulness • Empathy Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice is feeling a bit anxious about singing at the Winter show, especially since Bobby said what he did. She talks to Papa Bear about it as they have their snack, and Papa Bear makes her feel much better. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

When Theo's mom drags him to yet another boring antique shop, he discovers a mysterious blank book hidden in a strange alcove - but when he complains about it out loud, a story magically appears on the pages, complete with illustrations of him. As Theo tests the book's power with increasingly silly wishes, he realizes that figuring out what you actually want is harder (and more important) than getting everything you think you want. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Self-awareness • Gratitude • Emotional intelligence • Mindfulness • Empathy Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Jacob's morning turns into a treasure hunt when his ferret Trix steals all his matching socks and favourite pencils right before the school bus arrives. But when Jacob discovers Trix has been building a carefully organized fort out of his missing things, he realizes his sneaky little friend might just have his own important reasons for collecting shiny treasures. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Red and the gang came so close to getting caught but managed to solve the mystery. Now, it's up to the adults to take over, while Red, Blue, and the gang get to relax and face problems that other kids might face. This wraps up this series, but if you would like to hear more adventures with Red and the gang please let us know. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Libby loves art, but when a boy in her art class is not very nice to her, she starts to doubt herself. When she gets home, she chats with Margherita about what happened in class, and then they work together to help Libby feel better. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice comes home on a crisp fall day from school to a house that smells like everything she loves. When she runs into the kitchen to have her treat with Papa Bear, she sees a whole flock of turkeys. What is going on? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Gratitude & Appreciation • Kindness • Empathy • Family • Helping others • Compassion Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Philip loves going to school and spending time with his friends. They have a class pet called Butterscotch. But Butterscotch seems different today, and Philip tries to tell people about it, but he has a hard time with words. Eventually, he figures out a great way to tell people what he saw. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Communication • Kindness • Empathy • Apraxia • Self-Expression • Friendship and support Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this bedtime story Bernice is having ... a normal day. She has lots of homework, did well on her math test, and is super hungry again. It's a good thing that Papa Bear has some ginger cookies ready for her, with some warm milk. That night after a yummy dinner, Papa Bear tells Bernice a bedtime story about a Frong and magical mangos. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Gratitude & Appreciation • Kindness • Empathy • Family • Self-Expression • Friendship and support Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice has had many treats today at school but tells Ethan on the bus that she still feels super hungry. When she gets home, Bernice notices that her pumpkins are no longer outside. When she opens the door, she smells a great yummy smell. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

The final showdown arrives as Red and the gang escape through old tunnels with Dr. Hart's complete evidence. Eventually they burst into Riverside Park and find themselves face-to-face with Agent Torres and the bad agents. Will help arrive in time? ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ ✔️ Themes: Courage Under Pressure • Strategic Thinking • Empathy • Finding Belonging Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this episode, Red and the gang are going to the final cache site to get all the proof they need to protect the Martians and expose the bad agents. Will they succeed? ✔️ Perfect for ages 45+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bobby is at it again, trying to come up with a new invention. He asks his mom, ‘How do scientists come up with their ideas?' After they chat a bit, she suggests a walk. Of course, Bobby decides to go for a run instead and comes up with a great idea. He asks his mom if Bernice can come over and help him, and she says yes, but she asks him to be careful and remember no ovens! ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Meggy loves books, and loves reading them so much that often she doesn't even know where she is or what she is doing. This can often lead to problems, especially when there are snowplows clearing snow. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

After their narrow escape from the water plant, the gang faces new challenges. During an emergency video call, they examine the evidence they retrieved and then Saturday morning brings an unexpected visitor: Emma Vasquez, an eighth grader whose brother is one of the "good agents." With only six days until the refugee families arrive and more corrupt agents heading to town, the kids must decide quickly who to trust. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ ✔️ Themes: Family Communication • Analyzing Evidence • Collaborative Decision-Making • Emotional Regulation • Dealing with Uncertainty • Friendship Support • Strategic Thinking • Responsibility Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Libby comes home with a project to do and is very excited to get started. She tells Margherita all about it, then puts on her headphones and gets to work. Mom is surprised when she comes into her room to see what she is doing. Libby can't hear her mom until she taps her on the shoulder, and then they chat about her project. After dinner, Libby wants to get back up to her room to finish up, but when she gets there, a surprise awaits her. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Have you ever had a super scary substitute teacher? In this bedtime story Greg is going to meet Mrs. Compton who many think has been teaching for over 100 years. Though barely taller than some of the sixth graders she somehow fills up the whole room. How will Greg survive? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Jake has a reputation for having an incredible imagination - remember how he thought his neighbours were vampires? But this time it might be real. He hears many strange sounds in his house and thinks it might be a ghost. On Halloween night, he finds out exactly what spookiness is going on. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Ghostie is a little ghost trying to get ready for Halloween with his classmates at Creakmore Academy. They are all working on the art of spooking as Halloween is just around the corner. Ghostie's friends all seem to be doing a great job, but Ghostie is having some trouble. Will he ever be ready for Halloween? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bobby is hard at work building a candy machine that's supposed to hand out spooky treats on Halloween night. Bernice is curious, of course, but when she sees Bobby's creation, she wonders if it might be a little too spooky. Between costumes, candy, and Bobby's wild imagination, what could possibly go wrong? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Curiosity · Friendship · Imagination · Problem-Solving · Humour · Resilience Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It's almost Halloween, and that means the spookies are going to go out and ... spook. In this bedtime story, Zeb has a bit of an embarrassing problem, and it is not that he is stinky. That's to be expected. His problem is one that he wishes he could solve. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

When Libby and her mom carve jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween, Margherita the pizza-loving cat seems unusually interested in their pumpkin seeds. The next morning, pumpkins all over the neighbourhood have been mysteriously ransacked, and the evidence points to an unlikely culprit. Now Libby has to figure out what happened, apologize to the neighbors, and make things right. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Problem-solving • Taking responsibility • Community kindness • Pets and their quirks • Halloween fun Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

The Weird With of the Willow-Herb is a two part story. In the second part of our story the boy, Kit, has gone to see King Hurlyburly to find something to do to show that he is brave but he ends up stopping a war. When Kit hears about Princess Winsome being stuck in the enchanted forest and decides this is the thing he can do to show everyone how brave he is. Kit heads off into the enchanted forest looking for Princess Winsome. Will he be able to rescue her? Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Meridian warns Red that his family is being relocated, andhands her crucial intel about the water treatment plant. But Agent Torres is closing in, cornering Red and Charlie with questions about abandoned facilities and students who get in over their heads. After investigating the water treatment plant, the game has changed completely. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ ✔️ Themes: Strategic Thinking • Adapting Plans • Using humor to handle stress • Teamwork Under Pressure • Trust • Courage Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Red discovers alarming data from the archive and as Agent Torres escalates his surveillance at school, the gang meets secretly at the library to plan their next move. With time running out, they must help the new Martians who are transferring as fast as they can. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ ✔️ Themes: Problem-solving and creativity • Teamwork and cooperation • Using humor to handle stress • Thinking critically about what's real vs. distraction • Communication and negotiation skills • Trusting instincts while staying playful Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

The Weird Witch of the Willow-Herb is a two part story. In the first part we are going to meet the witch who lives in a pink cottage on the top of a hill. She is happy and friendly and helps everyone she can. The Witch has placed many spells near the bottom of her hill so that people do not need to climb to the top to get help and she can have some peace and quiet. One day Princess Winsome shows up and the Witch tells her exactly how she can help her and sends her to an enchanted forest. Then along comes a boy looking for something to do to show the others that he is brave. What could the witch have in mind for him? ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this bedtime story, Bernice comes home to the usual yummy smell of Papa Bear's cookies, but she's worried about something. Her English teacher has asked the class to write about three things they're most thankful for, and Bernice can't decide how to choose just three when she's thankful for so much. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Gratitude & Appreciation • Problem Solving & Decision Making • Family & Friendship Bonds • Finding Focus • Self-Expression Through Writing • Friendship and support Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

When Isabelle's friend brings over her new puppy who can do amazing tricks, Fern tries to copy them—and fails spectacularly. Convinced he's broken, Fern hides in the basement, believing his family will abandon him just like his first family did. With the help of Crunch, Fern learns that being good at different things doesn't make you less valuable—it just makes you you. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Self-acceptance • Comparing yourself to others • Recognizing your own worth • Fear of abandonment • Different kinds of intelligence • Friendship and support • Being yourself • Overcoming self-doubt Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It is getting colder outside, and practices have started. Bernice gets home from hockey and wants to surprise Papa Bear, but Cookie breaks her concentration. After talking to Papa and having some hot cocoa, Bernice gets ready to go to Gertrude's house for tea. They chat, eat, and spend a great afternoon together when she arrives. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

When the woodland community's bridge project gets canceled due to impossible costs, Tina Tortoise sees a problem nobody else can solve. Armed with salvaged materials, creative thinking, and principles learned from fixing race cars, she designs an ingenious suspension bridge that works with nature instead of fighting it. But getting adults to trust a young tortoise's unconventional ideas proves harder than any engineering challenge. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Resourcefulness • Youth challenging assumptions • Proving through action not credentials • Creative problem-solving • Persistence • Community building • Finding purpose • Unconventional thinking Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It's Saturday, and Bobby usually likes to sleep in if he doesn't have practice. But this time, he might be in trouble because there is a bad smell coming out of his backpack. Can he turn this stinky smell into biofuel and make one of his robots come alive? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: • Imagination & Creativity • Family Connection • Dealing with failure • Science experiments • Problem solving Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In part 2 of Fern and Crunch Look for a New Home they realize that their owners are really gone. Before they go back to the shelter Crunch wants to go on an adventure and look for new owners on their own. They decide to head to the dog park and get some advice. Let's see if someone can help them. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Red and her friends tackle a mystery that feels almost “normal” for once—the case of the missing school mascot costume. But when their investigation leads to raccoons living in luxury and suspicious cameras, the gang realizes this case may be part of something bigger. Can they keep up appearances as ordinary kids solving ordinary problems while Agent Torres keeps watching? ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ ✔️ Themes: Problem-solving and creativity • Teamwork and cooperation • Using humor to handle stress • Thinking critically about what's real vs. distraction • Communication and negotiation skills • Trusting instincts while staying playful Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this chapter, Red and her friends make a daring escape through hidden tunnels beneath the quarry, carrying evidence that could expose the corrupt agents threatening Martian refugee families. Back on the surface, they regroup and agree to keep a low profile at school. But Monday morning brings a surprising change of pace—a brand-new mystery much closer to home. When the school mascot costume goes missing, Mr. McCaskill enlists the team to investigate. After the intensity of their weekend mission, solving the case of the missing woodchuck feels like the perfect cover for a group of kids who need to look “normal.” ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ ✔️ Themes: Teamwork and trust • Balancing serious responsibilities with everyday life • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Coping with stress through humor • Courage to face big and small challenges • Community spirit and school pride Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this story we are going to meet a dog and a cat who are the best of friends. Fern and Crunch have been together since they were little and when their owners find out they need to move for work they try to find a home for the two of them. A friend offers to help take care of them until they can find a new home but it is hard to find a home for a dog the size of Fern. They end up in a shelter and realize they have to find a way out. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this bedtime story, Bernice wakes up from the most delicious dream. She visited a chocolate factory hidden deep in the mystical forest! At breakfast, she tells Mama and Papa Bear all about it. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: • Imagination & Creativity • Family Connection • Emotional Awareness • Joy & Gratitude Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Red and her friends embark on their most exciting mission yet— venturing to an abandoned quarry to find Dr. Hart's hidden archive. What they discover in a secret underground chamber is bigger than they ever imagined, but when agents arrive unexpectedly, the gang must use all their wits to escape through a mysterious tunnel system. Will they make it out safely with the vital information that could change everything? ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ ✔️ Themes: Friendship • Belonging • Courage • Teamwork • Standing Up for What's Right • Family • Trust • Adventure • Problem-Solving • Helping Others Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Everett enjoys school but isn't enjoying the extra responsibility that Grade 4 brings. When he learns that he has homework to do over the weekend, he cannot believe it. Ev, as he is usually called, can't get his work done fast enough, and when he finds a shortcut, he realizes how lucky he is until he gets to school on Monday and hears the other students talking about their homework, and he realizes maybe he shouldn't have taken the shortcut. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

When Libby comes home upset about being separated from her friends in a new homeroom, Margherita has a surprise that might make her feel a whole lot better. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Friendship • Adjusting to change • Finding comfort in pets • Family support • Creativity and art • Resilience • Being yourself Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

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