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Bedtime stories for 1 year olds

One-year-olds listen to the melody of speech, repeated sounds and a warm voice. These are the shortest, simplest tales, 2–3 minutes long.

2–4 years 32 tales

Toddlers

At this age children love short, repetitive tales about animals. Rhymes with a tune and familiar characters are the best choice.

Length
3–5 minutes
How to read
Together, with pictures

Tip for parents: Don't be afraid to read the same tale over and over — repetition builds vocabulary.

All 32 tales

All stories for 1 year olds