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11 sleepy audiobooks to help little ones nod off

11 sleepy audiobooks to help little ones nod off

3 October 2023

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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. We’ve gathered together our top sleepy audiobooks for little listeners to enjoy. So, dim the lights, snuggle up and settle down for a good night's rest.

Ladybird Sleepy Town: 5 Bedtime Stories (2022)

Children will head straight to dreamland with this audiobook that features five different bedtime tales. In Sleepy Town, there are five sleepy heads, and in each story, little listeners will be whisked away on a new adventure. There’s a tale that takes place aboard a train, another in a library, and one even involves a flying dragon!

Ladybird Magical Stories (2021)

Fans of wizards, witches and unicorns will love this collection of five audio tales. Perfect for listening together at night time, children will get to meet a whole host of magical creatures from dragons to mermaids and more. Featuring engaging sound effects, this audiobook will send your little one off to the land of nod with ease.

Ladybird Sleepy Tales (2019)

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.

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid by Rhiannon Fielding & Chris Chatterton (2019)

Does your little one love mermaids? Then explore Splash’s magical underwater kingdom together with this fun tale. It's ten minutes to bedtime but Spash would much rather see the shimmering fish, dance with the crabs, and make friends with a whale. Listen along and discover all the amazing things she finds under the sea.

Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Bedtime Stories (2017)

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!

Ladybird Tales of Crowns and Thrones (2020)

Children can journey to lands filled with myths and legends at bedtime with this audiobook of Ladybird Tales of Crowns and Thrones. Included in the tales is the story of King Arthur and his humble beginnings, as well as the legendary Queen Gwendolyn who waged war against her ex-husband. Readers aged five to seven will love listening along to this collection of six stories.

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster by Rhiannon Fielding & Chris Chatterton (2018)

If your little monster is avoiding bed then join Belch the monster who is supposed to be relaxing before bedtime too. After creeping down the stairs, Belch's friends pop over where they eat jelly, xxvx, and cause lots of mischief! This audiobook will take your kids on a fun journey before gradually mellowing and coming to a gentle end after ten minutes.

Ladybird Bedtime Stories for 3 Year Olds (2020)

Help them wind down before bedtime with this soothing collection of stories. Read by Cassie Layton, these tales have been designed to help wind children down before bedtime with calming sound effects and relaxing music. Little ones will be snoozing in no time.

Ladybird Bedtime Tales (2017)

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.

Ladybird Lullabies: Songs for Bedtime (2020)

Soothe young children before bedtime with this collection of lullabies. It includes 15 classic songs such as, Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star; Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping); Amazing Grace and Rock a Bye Baby. Each song is accompanied by gentle music and sound effects to help settle little listeners after a day of adventures.

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn by Rhiannon Fielding & Chris Chatterton (2018)

Twinkle the little unicorn just won’t settle down. And you can listen to all the mischief he gets up to before his dad puts him down for the night in this sweet audiobook that has been perfectly written and recorded for bedtime. This lovely story will create the perfect end to an exhausting day.

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