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Bedtime stories to read together.

Two gentle bedtime stories I wrote for families. Find a story for your evening, then choose the language you read at home.

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A story by Andrea Cepeda

The Night Parade

Two little hedgehog sisters want to stay awake for the night's secret parade. A gentle adventure for little ones who aren't quite ready to close their eyes.

The Night Parade — book cover
English · The Night Parade
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A Calming Bedtime Story for Babies & Toddlers

A calming bedtime story designed to help babies and toddlers relax, feel safe, and gently fall asleep.

The Night Parade takes little dreamers on a soft, magical journey through the quiet wonder of the night, using soothing language and a gentle rhythm to support a peaceful bedtime routine.

Perfect for babies, toddlers, and young children who need help winding down, settling at bedtime, or feeling more secure at night.

A comforting, magical way to end the day and create calmer, more restful nights.

Also available in Spanish.

A story by Andrea Cepeda

Before We Sleep

A family of koalas shares the little moments that made their day. A story for slowing down, sharing a cuddle and ending the evening together.

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English · Before We Sleep
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A Calming Family Bedtime Story for Babies & Toddlers

A gentle bedtime story designed to help babies, toddlers, and parents slow down, connect, and end the day calmly.

Before We Sleep invites children and caregivers to slow down, share meaningful moments, and end the day feeling calm, connected, and held in love.

Perfect for families who want to wind down together, ease bedtime transitions, and help little ones feel safe and ready for sleep.

A comforting, meaningful way to close the day and create calmer, more restful nights.

Also available in Spanish.

Andrea reading a story with her child

From our bedtime to yours.

I'm Andrea, a child sleep consultant and mum. These stories bring together my work with families and the small, comforting rituals of bedtime at home.

Reading a story together gives you a moment to pause and be close before the day ends. I hope these become stories your family returns to.

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