The Deer at the Edge and Other Stories
11 Calming Bedtime Stories to Help Children Relax, Unwind, and Fall Asleep NaturallyBy Maya Larkspur
Length41m
About this audiobook
As the day winds down, step into the gentle stillness of the Whispering Wood — where small moments become soothing adventures and nothing needs to hurry.
In this collection of 11 calming bedtime stories, children will follow Bramble the hedgehog and Nutty the squirrel as they quietly explore soft light, drifting feathers, resting bees, and peaceful forest paths. Each story is carefully written with slow, rhythmic language designed to help busy minds settle, bodies relax, and sleep come naturally.
Perfect for nightly routines, these stories create a sense of warmth, safety, and calm — helping children gently unwind and drift into deep, peaceful sleep.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 3, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Anthology Information.
8The Seeds That Were Sleeping
2The Deer at the Edge
9The Shape That Seemed
3The Feather That Seemed Stuck
10The Fox That Made No Sound
4The Flowers That Opened Slowly
11The Morning the Bees Rested
5The Log That Was Used
12The Lantern in the Storm
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6The Pebbles That Didn't Match
13My Thanks
7The Path in the Morning Light
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