Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids

Rhea Pechter has been telling original stories on this podcast since 2015, and her voice has become a bedtime staple for thousands of families. Each story features inventive characters — a philosophical sofa, a brave ladybug, a sheep with big dreams — and unfolds at a pace that works perfectly for toddlers and preschoolers without boring older kids. Episodes land every two weeks and range from 11 to 36 minutes, giving you a nice mix of quick listens and longer adventures. The show runs on a rotating library model where newer stories are free, older ones cycle through a premium tier, and everything eventually comes back to the free feed. Fans of the show tend to get deeply attached to recurring characters, especially Little Hedgehog, who has become something of a mascot. With 189 episodes, a 4.6-star rating, and nearly 6,000 reviews, the audience loyalty here is real — some listeners started as toddlers and have grown up with the show. Rhea also offers a companion podcast called Little Stories for Sleep, which strips out ads and focuses specifically on calming bedtime content. The storytelling here has a warmth and creativity that feels personal rather than produced, like someone you trust is telling your kid a story just for them.