Audiobooks are being increasingly used to help both adults and children sleep – they’re a great way to switch off from screens and create some calm before bedtime. So, we’ve gathered our top sleepy audiobooks for little listeners to enjoy before bed.
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6 sleepy audiobooks to help little ones nod off
These ten sleepy tales use soothing narrators’ voices to describe comforting settings which help create a calming environment for children at the end of the day. The Children’s Sleep Charity helped in developing the themes for the Sleepy Tales including titles such as Blowing Bubbles, Colour Fairies, Sky Magic and Inside the Cosy Cocoon.
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Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Bedtime Stories
John Sparkes (narrator of children’s TV show Peppa Pig) returns to narrate this audio edition of Peppa Pig’s Bedtime Stories. These stories are brought to life using dialogue, songs and sound effects from the television show. The audiobook includes stories such as Night Animals, The Wishing Well, The Rainy Day Game and Bedtime Story. Peppa Pig is a family favourite and this audiobook is no exception!
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Narrated by the fantastic Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones) and Nigel Pilkington (The Jungle Book – the Disney channel), this audiobook includes eight magical stories. Ladybird presents classic stories that have been retold for modern listeners including a mix of amazing animals, magic settings and wonderful characters for both boys and girls. The audiobook consists of classics such as Rapunzel, The Wizard of Oz and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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If they're a seasoned audiobook listener, try a bedtime series
Do you have a little mermaid or monster who wants to do anything but sleep? Well, this series has been perfectly written and recorded for bedtime. These stories are full of magic and mischief but gradually mellow as the audiobook goes on, coming to a gentle end after ten minutes. There’s a title for everyone and these enchanting stories will have them snoozing in no time.
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid
Does your little one love mermaids? Then explore Splash’s magical underwater kingdom together with this fun tale. Discover what amazing things she can find in just ten minutes!
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Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster
If your little monster is avoiding bed then join Belch the monster who is supposed to be relaxing before bedtime too. He’ll take your kids on a magical journey before settling down to sleep.
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Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn
This little unicorn just won’t settle down, see what kind of mischief he can find before his dad puts him to bed. This lovely story full of magic will create the perfect end to an exhausting day.
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So, dim the lights, snuggle up and get ready for a good night's rest.
