Kids Thanksgiving Stories
by Cardboard Castle Broadcasting Co.
Magical Thanksgiving and fall bedtime stories for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. A screen-free kids podcast with short, calm audio stories about gratitude, sharing, and kindness, full of cute squirrels, owls, mice, turkeys, and scarecrows. Press play at story time, quiet time, or on car rides and holiday road trips. Gentle sleep stories for kids that help your little one relax and drift off. New stories every night in November!Looking for our Halloween stories? They're all still here. Just scroll down!🤝 Partner with us:[email protected]
Episodes
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The Cardboard Castle
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Theo, Dottie, and Clara build a castle out of delivery boxes on a rainy Saturday, but now they can't agree on what it should be! A gentle story for kids about sharing ideas, taking turns, and using your imagination. Featuring Theo, his friends Dottie and...
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The Turkey Who Couldn't Fly
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, a young wild turkey who cannot fly yet keeps on trying, one hop at a time, until he finds his own way up to the lowest branch of the Great Oak. A gentle story for kids about perseverance, patience, and finding your own way to do a hard thing. Featuring...
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The Wrong Side of the Bed
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Pip the pumpkin wakes up grumpy, and all day long, he keeps forgetting his manners. A gentle story for kids about having a grumpy day, sharing how you feel, and saying sorry. Featuring Pip the pumpkin, Beckett, Norah, and Juniper, Peppercorn the squirrel,...
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A Blue Ribbon for the Scarecrow
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Patches the scarecrow goes along to the County Harvest Fair, and by mistake, he ends up entered in a Scarecrow Contest. A gentle story for kids about being yourself and looking out for your friends. Featuring Patches the scarecrow, Dandelion the chick,...
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A Wee Bit of Cream
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, someone has been tidying up the bakery every single night, and Midnight the black cat sets out to find out who. A gentle story for kids about saying thank you, keeping a promise, and noticing the helpers we don't always see. Featuring Midnight the black…
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A House for One Squirrel
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, the field mouse family's burrow gets soggy, so they move in with Peppercorn the squirrel, and she's about to find out that sharing a home is a lot trickier than sharing acorns! A gentle story for kids about sharing, patience, and being a good neighbor....
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Breakfast for the Birds
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Theo builds a bird feeder and promises to fill it every single morning, but on the coldest, windiest morning of all, his warm, cozy bed does not want to let him go! A gentle story for kids about keeping your promises, caring for animals, and being…
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Looking for Kids Halloween Stories? You Found Us
Robert explains where the Halloween stories went and what is new this November.
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Too Many Acorns
In tonight's Thanksgiving bedtime story, Peppercorn the squirrel is getting ready for winter, and she gathers acorns, and more acorns, and even more acorns, until there's no room left in her home for Peppercorn! A gentle story for kids about sharing, handling worries, and being a good neighbor....
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A Little Witch's Very Own Spell | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Cordelia the little witch wants to write her very first spell all by herself to wake up Daisy's droopy marigolds, but rhyming is hard, and she's going to need your help! A gentle story for kids about kindness, asking friends for help, and the fun of making up...
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The Cowboy Skeleton Lassoes the Moon | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Benny Bones tells his friends a campfire tall tale about the night the moon rolled right out of the sky and he lassoed it back, and he just might have the rope to prove it! A gentle story for kids about imagination, asking for help, and how much we can do…
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The Porch Pumpkin | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Theo's new jack-o'-lantern, Grin, can't move and can't talk, but he's about to become the very best listener on Maple Street for a shy new girl who needs a friend! A gentle story for kids about listening, making new friends, and making sure nobody feels left...
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The Princess and the Alley Cat | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, a very fancy cat named Princess Fifi Featherbottom moves onto Maple Street and calls Midnight a dusty alley cat, but when Fifi gets lost in the dark alleys, there's only one cat who knows the way home! A gentle story for kids about kindness, not judging…
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Howler's Big Babysitting Job | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Howler the werewolf pup gets his very first babysitting job watching little Dandelion the chick, but keeping track of someone so tiny is a lot harder than it looks! A gentle story for kids about being gentle, taking care of someone little, and telling the...
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The Witch Teaches At School | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Theo's teacher is away and the principal can't find a substitute anywhere, so Samantha the witch swoops in to teach the class, with no spells allowed! A gentle story for kids about how everyone learns in their own way, discovering nature, and saying thank…
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The Halloween Concert | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Barnaby the owl is putting on a lantern-lit Halloween concert for the whole valley, but his star singer is a shy little bunny who's too scared to sing! A gentle story for kids about feeling shy, handling nervous butterflies, and sharing your gifts. Featuring...
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The Witch Who Turned Into a Toad | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Samantha the witch is in such a hurry that she mixes up her spell and turns herself into a toad, and now all she can say is "ribbit"! A gentle story for kids about slowing down, asking friends for help, and trying again when things go wrong. Featuring…
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Tilly's Cranky Day | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Tilly the bat is snapping at her friends and crying over one little berry, and nobody can figure out why she's so grumpy, but maybe you can spot the clue! A gentle story for kids about grumpy feelings, getting enough rest, and saying sorry. Featuring Tilly…
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The Cowboy Skeleton and the Ghost Train Mystery | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Benny Bones is the guest of honor on the ghost train, but when the lanterns blow out in the long, dark tunnel, Miss Violet's very special hat disappears, and it's up to Benny and Howler to crack the case! A gentle story for kids about asking before you take,...
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The Longest Week Ever | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Theo can't wait for Halloween, so he tries everything to make the week go faster, from counting pirate sheep to crossing every day off the calendar, but this is turning into the longest week ever! A gentle story for kids about patience, enjoying the wait, and...
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A Surprise Party for Pip | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Wisp the ghost has to keep Pip's surprise sprout-day party a secret all day long, and it might be the hardest thing she's ever done! A gentle story for kids about happy surprises, keeping a promise, and making a friend feel loved. Featuring Wisp the ghost…
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The Scarecrow and the Stolen Egg | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, a sneaky fox steals Daisy the hen's very first egg just before it hatches, and gentle Patches the scarecrow sets off on his biggest adventure yet to bring it home! A gentle story for kids about being brave for someone you love, good manners, and helping…
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Midnight Tries Something New | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Midnight the black cat goes to a costume potluck in Farmer Lou's barn, but she won't try a single bite of anything new, until Howler gobbles up her sardine! A gentle story for kids about trying new foods, saying "no, thank you" politely, and sharing.…
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A Little Witch Learns to Fly | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Samantha the witch's little niece Cordelia comes to visit and wants to learn to fly more than anything, but her brand-new broom keeps flying backwards! A gentle story for kids about trying again, starting small, and being brave. Featuring Cordelia the little...
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The Cowboy Skeleton and the Lost Mine | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Theo and Dottie team up with Benny Bones and Howler to find out what Theo's mysterious brass key opens, and the trail leads to a runaway mine cart, a wobbly rope bridge, and a long-lost treasure! A gentle story for kids about helping a scared friend, being...
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Yarn, Hot Soup, and a Song | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Barnaby the owl is home sick and his friends rush over to help, but spilled soup, a very loud song, and a runaway ball of yarn make things a whole lot noisier! A gentle story for kids about caring for a sick friend, being gentle, and how the kindest help is...
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The Tooth Fairy Visits Tilly (Part 2) | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Tilly the bat is still wide awake when the Tooth Fairy comes for her fang, so she becomes the Tooth Fairy's very first helper on a busy, windy night! A gentle story for kids about being a good helper, staying quiet as a feather, and using what makes you...
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Tilly the Bat Loses Her Tooth (Part 1) | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Tilly the bat gets to fly at the very front of the Lantern Parade, but on the big day, her very first fang falls out! A gentle story for kids about losing a tooth, growing up, and how change can be a good thing. Featuring Tilly the bat and Theo. A 14-minute...
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The Scarecrow Saves the Pumpkin Patch | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, a hard frost is coming to Farmer Lou's farm and Patches the scarecrow has to tuck in every pumpkin before morning, but first he has to get the burlap sacks back from a very grumpy goat! A gentle story for kids about teamwork, planning ahead, and taking care…
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The Werewolf and the Great Big Fib | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Howler the werewolf pup spends the day helping at the bakery, until his wagging tail knocks three trays of treats onto the floor and he blames it on a "tor-nacho"! A gentle story for kids about telling the truth, owning up to mistakes, and knowing that...
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Theo and the Treasure Island Rescue | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Theo and Dottie build a pirate raft and sail to Treasure Island with Midnight the black cat, where they find an old brass key and a raccoon family who needs their help! A gentle story for kids about teamwork, helping animals in need, and giving wild animals...
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The Witch and the Winter Goblin | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Samantha the witch's spell backfires and a little winter goblin named Pickle tumbles into her cottage, bringing a leaky sack of snowflakes and a whole lot of winter with him! A gentle story for kids about welcoming someone new, how celebrations can look...
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The Black Cat Gets Ready for Halloween | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Midnight the black cat says yes to helping everyone on Maple Street on Halloween day, until it all gets too loud, too busy, and way too much! A gentle story for kids about big feelings, listening to your body, and how it's okay to take a quiet break.…
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The Scarecrow and the Weather Vane | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Corbie the crow and his flock fly off with the shiny silver arrow from Farmer Lou's weather vane, so Patches the scarecrow climbs down from his post for his very first adventure to bring it back! A gentle story for kids about bravery, doing the right thing…
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The Great Leaf Race | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Pip, Tilly, Wisp, and Barnaby hold a great leaf race down the river, and Pip is sure his big orange leaf will win, until it gets stuck in the reeds! A gentle story for kids about good sportsmanship, cheering for others, and being kind whether you win or lose....
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The Cowboy Skeleton and the Cider Mill Mystery | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, spooky howls and crashes come from the old cider mill every night at sundown, so Benny Bones the cowboy skeleton rides in to catch the monster, but this monster isn't what he expected at all! A gentle story for kids about bravery, teamwork, and finding out…
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Wisp the Ghost and Her Festival Surprise | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Wisp the ghost wants to surprise her friends with the most elegant dance at the Fall Harvest Festival, but every time she practices, something goes wrong! A gentle story for kids about making mistakes, trying anyway, and how mistakes help us learn and grow....
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The Cowboy Skeleton and the Runaway Train | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Benny Bones the cowboy skeleton hops aboard a ghost train for a night of fiddle music and dancing, until the brakes stop working and the train goes racing toward town! A gentle story for kids about bravery, keeping a cool head, and never giving up. Featuring...
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Tilly the Bat and the Midnight Mystery | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, the town bell strikes midnight and Tilly the bat finds a trail of glowing footprints that leads all the way up the bell tower, to a tiny fallen star who can't get home! A gentle story for kids about helping others, curiosity, and staying focused. Featuring...
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A Turn on the Pumpkin Patch Swing | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Barnaby the owl builds a brand-new swing by the Great Oak Tree, and Pip and Wisp both want to ride it first, at the very same time! A gentle story for kids about taking turns, sharing, and cheering for your friends. Featuring Pip the pumpkin, Wisp the ghost,...
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Barnaby and the Wandering Witch Hat | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Barnaby the owl spots a polka-dot witch hat going for a walk all by itself, and the breeze is about to send him on a chase across the whole valley! A gentle story for kids about helping friends, staying calm, and looking out for others. Featuring Barnaby the...
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The Black Cat Who Wasn't Spooky | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, everyone on Maple Street thinks Midnight the black cat is spooky, but when a little pirate gets stuck in a dark alley on Halloween night, she's the one who lights the way! A gentle story for kids about kindness, not judging others by how they look, and being...
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The Witch's Broom Has the Hiccups | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Samantha the witch and her broom Buster gulp down their pumpkin fizz way too fast, and now they both have the hiccups, right in the middle of their moon-cake deliveries! A gentle story for kids about slowing down, laughing at yourself, and finding the fun…
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The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of the Dark | Kids Halloween Stories
In tonight's Halloween bedtime story, Pip, the littlest pumpkin in the patch, is afraid of the dark, and then he meets Wisp, a little ghost who's afraid of the morning! A gentle story for kids about facing your fears, making a new friend, and being brave even when you feel scared. Featuring Pip…
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About this show
Magical Thanksgiving and fall bedtime stories for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3 to 6. A screen-free kids podcast with short, calm audio stories about gratitude, sharing, and kindness, full of cute squirrels, owls, mice, turkeys, and scarecrows. Press play at story time, quiet time, or on car rides and holiday road trips. Gentle sleep stories for kids that help your little one relax and drift off. New stories every night in November!Looking for our Halloween stories? They're all still here. Just scroll down!🤝 Partner with us:[email protected]
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Cardboard Castle Broadcasting Co.