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.

Tina Tortoise dreams of joining a real racing team—but in a sport that prizes speed, it's hard for a slow and thoughtful tortoise to be taken seriously. When the Woodland Grand Prix comes to town, Tina sets off with her toolkit, her racing notes, and big hopes. But as team after team turns her away, Tina wonders if anyone will give her a chance—until a surprising twist sets her dream in motion. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

The gang is moving forward with their plans. Red arrives at school early to watch the teacher's lounge. She sees Jordan and then hears footsteps but when she hides she cannot see who the person was entering the teacher's lounge. They try again at lunch time but run into the same problem, the angle is wrong for everyone. They come up with an idea that they think will help them narrow it down the next day. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Jessie is in bed and thinking because this is when she gets her best ideas, right before sleep. She asks her father if they can visit some places that they have read about. They discuss which places she would like to visit and where she would go first and then Jessie closes her eyes to dream. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Have you ever had a friend that you have know forever? Craig and Kat have been friends since Kindergarten and are now in Grade 3. One day they are sitting in Craig's basement when Craig comes up with a great idea for them. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this story, Bernice is full of springtime energy—school projects, birthday dreams, and big plans for the garden! Bernice and Papa Bear discuss her excitement about planting flowers, her upcoming birthday, and her usual thoughtful reflections on school, friendships, and what it means to work hard. The episode ends with Papa Bear's bedtime story about Flora, a spring sprite who patiently helps a reluctant flower bloom, teaching that everyone awakens in their own time. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Red and the gang are still working on the teacher gift mystery. Red has the job of going to school to speak to Jordan to see if he has noticed anything unusual where he is always at school early. Jordan is surprised when Red asks about the teacher's gifts and has some information to add. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice is finally going to be able to sit down and work on her art for Mother's Day. It has been a very busy week and every time Bernice thinks she can get started she is too tired or there is something else to do. When she gets started Cookie is nearby and that is always a good sign. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice has had a very fun, busy day and she is ready for bed. She calls Papa Bear and asks for a long story, since she hasn't had one in a while. Papa Bear comes in and says he thinks he'll sleep on her floor but decides instead to tell her a story about Boo-Boo and Kai-Kai and their trip to the North. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this story, Libby sets out to paint a portrait of her orange cat Margherita for her school's art exhibition. But what begins as a peaceful Saturday of creativity quickly spirals into a chaotic—and very colourful—mess, thanks to one dramatic cat sneeze and a toppled easel. As Libby grapples with frustration and a “ruined” painting, she discovers that sometimes, the best art isn't perfect—it's shared. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It is the beginning of a new week and the gang is still working on the teacher's gift mystery. Red is up before her alarm and gets dressed and heads down to breakfast where Blue is already eating. She sees her mom has left a note about being sick, she thinks that is odd. When Red gets on the bus Charlie tells her he found something out and he'll share it with her and the gang at lunchtime. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Blue has woken up very early for no reason at all and cannot think of anything to do except go into Red's room and get her phone. It is Saturday so everyone is still asleep and Blue decides this is the perfect opportunity to go into Red's room and cause some chaos. He moves silently down the hall and gets to her door, which is unlocked. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

The first week of school has started and Miles and Emma have been very busy with their classes and have not had a lot of time to chat about how they are going to find the 5th star. When they get a chance to speak on Friday they decided to meet the next day after Miles talks to his mother. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this story, we meet Felix, a young arctic fox who feels left behind when all the other foxes' fur changes for spring—except his. While others blend in, Felix stands out, and he begins to wish he could disappear. But a chance meeting with a golden-tinged hedgehog named Marnie helps Felix see his uniqueness in a new light. Through kindness, courage, and a growing understanding of what it means to be different, Felix learns that standing out might be the very thing that makes him shine. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice has no homework but wants to read a book with Cookie that Ethan lent her. When she gets home her mind is racing through all the things that she'd like to do this summer. She sits and talks with Papa Bear while they have their snack and asks him how she can decide what to do, when there are so many things to choose from. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this bedtime story, Lily drifts into a magical adventure after gazing at her globe before sleep. She sails across vast oceans, rides atop a kind whale through stormy seas, and travels through distant lands — all while finding her way back home. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It is the last week before school starts and Miles is getting his things ready with his mother. He is nervous and his mother reminds him that Emma will be there. When Saturday comes he meets Emma hoping that they can find the fourth star before school starts but Emma has news for him. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

In this bedtime story, Bernice shares lunch with her friends but meets someone new—a classmate named Addi who has celiac disease. The group learns why Addi can't eat certain foods, Bernice and Papa Bear talk about kindness, inclusion, and how we can make everyone feel welcome at the lunch table. Plus, there's always time for cookies and a cozy bedtime story! This story encourages empathy, understanding, and curiosity about the world around us. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Libby is almost finished school and everyone is talking about it and it is very loud. She is not enjoying the noise that everyone is making. Even the kids she doesn't know well are excitedly talking about their summer plans. Libby gets home and talks to Margherita for a while and can't really settle on what she wants to do. They eat some pizza and Libby sits on the floor with Margherita. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Woof is a Corgi who knows he is cute. He knows exactly what to do in order to get what he wants from his owner. On Saturdays he gets to go to the park to see his friends and this Saturday something exciting is going to happen. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Nicole and her mother have spent lots of time looking at all the books, pictures and information they have but they still have questions. Each time they think they have figured something out they find something new. When Nicole wakes up she decides it is time to go to see Marcus' grandmother and see if she has any answers. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice has a big Science test coming up and she is nervous. She and Ethan talk about Easter treats on the bus and Bernice tells him if he needs any help studying to call and she will try to help. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bobby arrives at their lunch table to find that there are not many people there to share food with but they share their lunches anyway and discuss their weekend plans. Bobby has spent his ice cream fund on some materials and has a new project to build this weekend, he can't wait to get started. This weekend is going to be historic! ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Blue is awake before his alarm and thinking about MathMinds already. He loves getting on the site and answering questions and seeing what his followers have to say. When he gets downstairs he sees Red is up already and he shows her something unusual. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Miles is packing his bag and getting ready to head out and meet Emma to try and find the next star. Miles speaks to his mom while he packs his bag and she hears the stars clinking together and he says it was just something he found. When Miles and Emma get to the next spot they are not sure how they are going to reach the next star. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Libby is home with Margherita and looking for something to do. She painted all morning, she read a book, and now she has no idea what she can do next. When she follows Margherita to the kitchen, Libby has a brilliant idea of what she can do next. Do you know what it will be?

Bernice has had a long day and after doing all the things she needs to do to get ready for bed she asks Papa Bear to tell her a long story. In the story Boo-Boo is going for a walk in the forest. She is the youngest in her family and feels like she can do things that others think she is too little to do. When Boo-Boo hears about a chocolate grove nearby she decides she is old enough to find it on her own. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Blue and Red are trying to help their mother with her latest theory. They are in the yard working on the garden bed. Red and Blue discuss Mars and why colours on Earth are the way they are.✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Red is starting to feel that Earth is more normal and that she has finally found her people. She enjoys spending time with the gang and even Blue has helped a few times when they let him. Red and the gang are starting to look at a new mystery where someone is leaving gifts for the teachers and they realize that this is their second mystery where something good is happening. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bobby brings part of his robot to school—and let's just say things don't go as planned! Bernice can't believe the big mess Bobby made (even though she knows it was an accident). In this bedtime story, Bobby learns an important lesson about making choices, taking responsibility, and how friends can help each other through mistakes. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Nicole is heading back to school after her weekend and she is not sure what is going to happen between her and Marcus. When Emma gets on the bus and mentions her grandmother again Nicole is happy to say she'd like to meet her. When Science class rolls around Nicole is not quite as eager to talk to Marcus about his grandmother. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Scoop wakes up to the sound of something running down the hall. He tries to figure out whether it is something serious of something just after his cookies. He decides to go and try to save the cookies and he realizes the sound he heard was just his mom, and they are late, again. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Kitty enjoys school and thinks Science is fun. Mr. Shiba passes back the latest Science test and Kitty has not done well. She sees lots of red marks and cannot understand what went wrong. Kitty takes the test home to look aver and talks to her Mama about what happened and what she can do. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It is spring, and Libby is excited about her long weekend. She has plans to spend some time reading, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends. Libby has made something in art class for Margherita, but when she shows her what it is, Margherita doesn't like it as much as Libby does. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice and her friends and having extra art to help decorate their school. She and Bobby are painting eggs and Bobby is being his normal silly self. When Bernice gets home she is extra hungry and sits and talks to Papa Bear about why while she has a snack. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Clover is a white rabbit who has a very important job. She hides eggs every year while some of the other animals follow behind and watch. Clover is careful to hide them in a spot that is not too hard or too easy. Pip, a brown rabbit, has arrived where Clover is hiding the eggs and is not sure what he is seeing. He asks some of the other animals why they are following Clover and is surprised by their answer. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Nicole and her mom have found out more about the man in the photo after talking to Angus. Nicole is at the beach with her friends and she enjoys herself. When her mom picks her up, she senses there is something that Nicole doesn't want to talk about. When Nicole speaks to Angus he tells her things that makes her feel worried. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It is Spring and time for the Annual Hop-a-Thon. Thistle, Pip, Hopper, and Dr. Fluff are hoping to win, so they head off to a self-help conference to improve their hops but come away with something even better. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It has been a few days since the gang spoke to Jordan and they are in the cafeteria for lunch. They see Jordan sitting across the cafeteria with his hood down, this is a new thing for him, and talk about inviting him over but remember that they told him when he is ready to come over he is always welcome. Red realizes that the gang are her people and hopes that Jordan and Senna can also find their people and be happy. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

A girl and her father are reading when the girl looks up and asks her father an important question. Her father tells her an answer but says he is not certain and maybe she will need to look it up after she finishes her homework. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Nicole and her mom talk about the picture that Nicole saw in the book and realize they need to wait now to talk to Angus and see if they can find out anymore information. When Saturday finally arrives Nicole is awake early and goes downstairs to find her mom there looking at the book and the journals. It looks like she has been there for a while and as they are talking something happens in the book. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

After Miles found the first star he cannot wait to see where it takes him. 5 stars in all, 4 more to find. Once he finishes breakfast he heads out to see where the star will lead him and when he arrives he is very surprised by what he sees and meets someone who is surprised to see him there. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice and Ethan are on the bus talking about their day and the new food they tried at lunch. When they get off they rush home since it is still super cold outside. Bernice opens the door and takes her stuff off waiting for Cookie to come and say hello, but she doesn't. Bernice goes to the kitchen to ask Papa Bear where Cookie is. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Senna's meeting with Jordan went better than she expected once she actually started talking. She finds out more about Jordan and asks if he'd like to meet the gang. Later Senna tells Red quickly what happened and then updates the gang at lunch. Jordan lets Senna know he'd like to meet the gang and they set up a meeting for after school. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Fuzzy feels down because he didn't know what to paint, but when he talks to his father, he gets some good advice. And though nervous when he returns to art class, things work out differently than before. What will Fuzzy paint? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

We are back with another part of Nicole and the Box in the Barn. After Nicole had found the Box and the things inside, the compass started taking her through a door in the secret garden to other places and times. She met Angus and Margaret and learned that she was a keeper of the gate. She spends time with her Mom looking through books and talking about where she has gone and all the things she knows before speaking to Angus. Nicole realizes that Angus knew about her and her special role all along. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Senna has been thinking and thinking about what she is going to say to Jordan when she arrives in the morning. She knows the gang is counting on her but she cannot decide what is the best thing to say. Senna gets on the bus and heads to school coming up with about 17 different opening lines. When she arrives at school she is the second person there and when she sees Jordan she knows it is time to decide what she is going to say. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Fuzzy is having a hard time getting up these days because it's been cold outside, and he finds his bed so cozy. Red, the rooster, wakes him up, and he gets on the bus to school. Thank goodness it is Friday. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Bernice has English homework tonight, and words are not cooperating the way numbers do. Between a very unhelpful cat, a phone call from Bobby about Version Two of his robot, and a paragraph that needs writing, it's a busy evening. And when it's finally time for bed, Papa Bear tells a story about Boo-Boo and Kai-Kai -- a timber beam that won't stay up, and a friend who wasn't asked but showed up anyway. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Miles and his mom have moved to a new place and on Monday Miles will start his new school. Miles didn't want to leave his old home but his Mother wanted a new start so here they were. Miles put on his favourite shorts and decided to go for a run and explore the new town. He had two days before school started. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

The day has arrived for the school play, and Bernice is super nervous. She can't sleep even after trying her deep breathing exercises. She goes to Papa and Mama's room to ask for help. Papa gets her back into bed, and she finally falls back to sleep. When Bernice gets home from school, she sits and tells Papa Bear all about her day and what happened at the play. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

After the gang has had several meetings and have decided that maybe this mystery doesn't need to be solved. The person writing the notes is helping people, not doing anything wrong. Mr. McCaskill meets Red and asks her and the gang to look at this mystery differently, and to make sure that they are kind. ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️