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A child in bed looking up at a picture book on the ceiling

Bedtime stories, read aloud for you

Dreamlet Stories is a library of illustrated picture books for ages 2 to 8, and a warm narrator reads every one of them slowly. Open a story on your phone, show it on the TV or the ceiling, and it ends with a gentle goodnight instead of the next video.

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  • More than 30 stories to read tonight
  • New stories every month for ages 2 to 8
  • Cancel anytime from your account

Barley the bear cub was tucked in bed. "Goodnight, Barley," said Mama Bear. But Barley was not sleepy. Not one bit.

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Free tonight

Read Barley Says Goodnight

This one is on us, and there's nothing to sign up for. Press Read to me to hear it the way your child will at bedtime, or turn the pages yourself.

  • Read aloud for youA warm narrator reads every page slowly, so little ones can follow the pictures.
  • Night pages for a dark roomThe pages are dim and warm at night, and bright cream in the daytime.
  • Soft lullaby musicA gentle music-box tune plays quietly under the story.
  • It ends by itselfThe last page says goodnight and the story stops. Nothing plays next.

On the TV or the ceiling

  1. Open the story on your phone or tablet.
  2. Mirror your screen to a smart TV, or to a Dreamlet projector pointed at the ceiling.
  3. Press Read to me and turn the lights down.

The library

A shelf full of bedtime stories

There are 31 narrated stories to read tonight and 7 more on the way, from two-minute goodnights for toddlers to funny adventures for 8-year-olds. Tap any book to start.

Bedtime Collection

Read-aloud stories for ages 2 to 8

Barley Says GoodnightFree tonight
Barley Says GoodnightAges 2+ · 3 min
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Tortoise and the HareAges 4+ · 4 min
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Elves and the ShoemakerAges 6+ · 7 min
Thimble's Sleepy Steps
Thimble's Sleepy StepsAges 2+ · 2 min
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three BearsAges 4+ · 4 min
The Lion and the Mouse
The Lion and the MouseAges 4+ · 4 min
What's That Shape, Papa?
What's That Shape, Papa?Ages 4+ · 4 min
The Princess and the Pea
The Princess and the PeaAges 6+ · 6 min
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding HoodAges 6+ · 7 min
The Enormous TurnipOut Nov 1
The Enormous TurnipAges 2+ · 2 min
The Little Red HenOut Nov 1
The Little Red HenAges 4+ · 4 min
Stone SoupOut Nov 1
Stone SoupAges 6+ · 7 min

Barley's Goodnight Friends

Barley the bear cub floats off on a fluffy cloud to say goodnight to animal friends near and far, and little ones get to say what each animal says.

Barley Says Goodnight to the Farm
Barley Says Goodnight to the FarmAges 2+ · 3 min
Barley Says Goodnight to the Pets
Barley Says Goodnight to the PetsAges 2+ · 3 min
Barley Says Goodnight to the Meadow
Barley Says Goodnight to the MeadowAges 2+ · 3 min
Barley Says Goodnight to the Forest
Barley Says Goodnight to the ForestAges 2+ · 3 min
Barley Says Goodnight to the Jungle
Barley Says Goodnight to the JungleAges 2+ · 3 min
Barley Says Goodnight to the Savanna
Barley Says Goodnight to the SavannaAges 2+ · 3 min

Mo and the Moonbeam Mail

A funny adventure series for ages 6 to 8: every night, Mo and a grumpy old pelican deliver the impossible, from a birthday present for a T. rex to spaghetti in space.

1. Help Wanted
1. Help WantedAges 6+ · 8 min
2. Special Delivery for a T. rex
2. Special Delivery for a T. rexAges 6+ · 7 min
3. The Dragon Who Couldn't Write
3. The Dragon Who Couldn't WriteAges 6+ · 7 min
4. Spaghetti in Space
4. Spaghetti in SpaceAges 6+ · 7 min
5. The Bottle at the Bottom of the SeaOut Oct 31
5. The Bottle at the Bottom of the SeaAges 6+ · 7 min
6. Sir Pockets' Big HeistOut Nov 7
6. Sir Pockets' Big HeistAges 6+ · 7 min
7. The Coldest Mailbox in the WorldOut Nov 14
7. The Coldest Mailbox in the WorldAges 6+ · 7 min
8. The Very Last DeliveryOut Nov 21
8. The Very Last DeliveryAges 6+ · 8 min

Cozy Autumn

Crunchy leaves, warm cocoa and a big harvest moon: six new autumn stories for ages 2 to 8.

Barley and the Sleepy Leaves
Barley and the Sleepy LeavesAges 2+ · 3 min
Thimble's Winter Nest
Thimble's Winter NestAges 2+ · 2 min
The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Ant and the GrasshopperAges 4+ · 4 min
Sorrel and the Hidden Acorns
Sorrel and the Hidden AcornsAges 4+ · 4 min
The Lantern Walk
The Lantern WalkAges 6+ · 6 min
Johnny Appleseed
Johnny AppleseedAges 6+ · 6 min

Not-So-Spooky Halloween

Giggly clay-animation Halloween stories with friendly pumpkins and zero scares: two cozy bedtime tales and four not-so-spooky adventures.

Barley's Pumpkin Costume
Barley's Pumpkin CostumeAges 2+ · 3 min
Five Sleepy Pumpkins
Five Sleepy PumpkinsAges 2+ · 3 min
Velvet Lights the Way
Velvet Lights the WayAges 4+ · 4 min
Rosa's Moon Costume
Rosa's Moon CostumeAges 4+ · 4 min
The Not-So-Haunted House
The Not-So-Haunted HouseAges 6+ · 6 min
Nico and the Real Bat
Nico and the Real BatAges 6+ · 6 min

Twinkly Holiday Nights

Coming December 1

Snowy, sparkly bedtime stories for Christmas, New Year and every cozy night in between.

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$1 for your first month, then $9.99 a month. Cancel anytime.

Why not just YouTube?

DREAMLET STORIES YouTube at bedtime
No ads before or in the middle of a story ✓ ✕
Nothing plays next when the story ends ✓ ✕
Every story slows down and ends with goodnight ✓ ✕
Dim, warm night pages for a dark room ✓ ✕
Picked by us, not by an algorithm ✓ ✕
New stories every month, sorted by age ✓ ✕
The Dreamlet Basic projector

Members only

Put the stories on the ceiling

Dreamlet is a small projector that shows the story on the ceiling above your child's bed, so they lie back in the dark with nothing in their hands. When you join, you can add Dreamlet Basic for $49, down from $99.

  • Point it up and press playPlug it in, tilt it at the ceiling and pick a story on your phone.
  • Made for a dark bedroomThe picture is clear and warm with the lights off.
  • 90 nights to try itIf it doesn't become part of bedtime, send it back for a full refund.
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A little bear on the moon lowering new storybooks to a sleepy town

Dreamlet Stories Club

Start tonight for $1

Every story in the library for every age, and new ones every month. Read on any phone, tablet or TV, or on the ceiling with Dreamlet.

  • Every story in the library, for ages 2 to 8
  • At least 3 new stories every month, plus seasonal collections
  • Mo and the Moonbeam Mail: a new episode every Saturday until November 21
  • Twinkly Holiday Nights, with Christmas and New Year stories, on December 1
  • Sign in with your email on any phone or tablet at home

Cancel anytime in your account on mydreamlet.com, with no phone call or email needed. Your stories stay open until the end of the time you've paid for.

Put the stories on the ceiling

Members only

Put the stories on the ceiling

$49 $99

Dreamlet shows each story on the ceiling above your child's bed, so they lie back with nothing in their hands. You can add Dreamlet Basic to this order for $49, down from $99.

Plus $2.99 tracked shipping. 90 nights to try it, or your money back.

Questions parents ask

How does the $1 first month work?
You pay $1 today and get every story for a month. After that your membership is $9.99 a month until you cancel, and you'll see the exact date of your first $9.99 payment before you join. If you'd rather pay once a year, the yearly plan is $89.
How do I cancel?
Go to mydreamlet.com/a/subscriptions/login, type your email and we'll send you a link to your membership, or sign in to your account and open Subscriptions. Press Cancel there. There's no phone call needed, and your stories stay open until the end of the time you've paid for.
What do I need?
Any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser. There's no app to download. You can mirror the story to a smart TV, or put it on the ceiling with a Dreamlet projector.
Which ages is it for?
Ages 2 to 8. Every story is marked 2+, 4+ or 6+. The 2+ stories are short and gentle, and the 6+ ones have more words and bigger adventures.
How often do new stories come out?
At least three new stories arrive every month, plus seasonal collections. Mo and the Moonbeam Mail gets a new episode every Saturday until November 21, and Twinkly Holiday Nights arrives on December 1.
Isn't this just more screen time?
It's still a screen, so we made it the calmest one we could. It shows one still picture at a time, the night pages are dim and warm, there are no ads, and the story ends by itself. On the ceiling with Dreamlet, there's nothing in your child's hands at all.
Who makes the stories?
Our small team makes every story for bedtime, from classic fairy tales retold for little ones to our own characters. We use AI tools for the pictures and the narrator's voice, and we check every page before it goes in the library.
Can the whole family use it?
Yes. Sign in with your email on any phone or tablet at home and every story is there.