Cozy Bedtime Stories for Kids is an iPhone app with 830+ original bedtime stories that a parent reads aloud to children ages 4-10. Stories are organized into six categories, including trouble falling asleep, ADHD and focus, worries and fears, sensory sensitivity, the autism spectrum and Tourette syndrome, and every story weaves in a gentle calming technique such as slow counted breathing. The download is free, with no ads, no account and no tracking.
Download on theApp StoreFor iPhone. Free download, your first story is free, and yearly or monthly plans with a 7-day free trial.
Every child falls asleep differently, so the stories are organized around what your evenings actually look like. Each category has hundreds of stories, and no diagnosis is needed to use any of them.
For kids who are still tossing and turning long after lights out. These stories are slow on purpose: the pace drops page by page, sentences get shorter, and the hero gets ready for sleep too, snuggling in, slowing their breath and letting their body feel heavy. The story does part of the work of moving from day to night.
Kids with ADHD often reach the end of the day with lots of energy and thoughts that jump from place to place. These stories start with movement and adventure to meet your child where they are, then slow down step by step. The heroes are curious and full of energy, and they learn to notice the moment their body is ready to rest, with no lectures and no shaming.
Fear of the dark, worries about a new day at school, "what if" thoughts that won't quit. In these stories the heroes meet familiar fears and find small ways to feel safe: breathing slowly, picturing a calm place, remembering the people who love them. The worry doesn't vanish by magic. It just gets small and quiet enough to fall asleep.
For kids who feel every scratchy tag, every loud sound and every bit of light. These stories use soft language and pleasant sensory details: a warm, heavy blanket, muffled sounds, light that slowly dims. A gentle body scan helps your child notice their body without feeling overwhelmed.
For many autistic kids, a predictable routine makes all the difference. These stories follow a clear, consistent structure with direct language and no unnecessary surprises, and many of them are about the evening routine itself: bath, pajamas, brushing teeth, bed. You can read the same story night after night and make it a steady part of your routine.
Stories with heroes who have tics, shown with warmth and acceptance, where the tics are never "the problem" of the plot. The ending invites the body to gently let go after a long day, without ever asking your child to stop or hide anything.
Every story is written to guide your child gradually from alert to calm. The structure is always the same:
A hero, a place and a small problem your child can relate to.
Slow counted breathing, a body scan or guided imagery, inspired by research. The technique is part of the story, not a separate exercise, so your child simply does what the hero does.
The pace, the sentences and the events get quieter as the story goes on.
The story ends when the hero, and hopefully your child, is ready to close their eyes.
Every story has its own storybook cover illustration. Stories are text for a parent to read aloud, and there are no audio recordings in the app: your familiar voice is part of the magic.
A short passage written just for this page to show the style. Try reading it slowly, pausing for a moment after each count.
Milo pulled the blue blanket up to his chin and listened to the rain tapping on the window. "Let's breathe like the big sleepy bear," Dad whispered. "Slow, very slow." Milo filled his tummy with air: one, two, three, four. He held it for a tiny moment. Then he let it out like a warm breeze: one, two, three, four, five. His shoulders grew soft. Once more: one, two, three, four. The rain kept tapping, and Milo's eyes grew heavy, heavy, until everything around him was quiet.
Cozy Bedtime Stories for Kids was made by Itzik and Moran Lugassy, parents to their son Reef Hayim. We were looking for bedtime stories that fit different kids and different kinds of nights, and we couldn't find what we needed. So we started writing. Today the app has hundreds of stories, and we keep adding more every week.
Cozy Bedtime Stories for Kids is a storytelling app, not a medical product. It does not diagnose anything and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you have questions about your child's sleep, behavior or development, please consult your pediatrician.
The stories are written for children ages 4-10, to be read aloud by a parent at bedtime. The language is simple enough for younger kids, and the plots are engaging enough for older ones.
No. These are text stories for a parent to read aloud. A parent's voice is an important part of the bedtime routine, so the app does not include audio recordings.
No. This is a storytelling app, not a medical product, and it does not diagnose anything or replace professional advice. The calming techniques in the stories, such as counted breathing, body scan and guided imagery, are inspired by research. If you have questions about your child's sleep or development, please consult your pediatrician.
Not at all. The categories are simply an easy way to find a story that fits a particular night. Any child can enjoy any story, with or without a diagnosis.
The app has no account, no sign-up, no ads and no tracking. You never need to enter a name, an email or any details about your child to use it. Full details are in the Privacy Policy.
There are 830+ original bedtime stories in English, plus 830+ in Hebrew. New stories are added every week, and every story has its own cover illustration.
The download is free, and your first story is on us - pick any story from any category. Full access to all stories requires a yearly or monthly subscription, each with a 7-day free trial. The current price is shown in the app before you confirm.
English and Hebrew. The app opens in your device language, and you can switch languages at any time in the app's Settings.
Subscriptions are managed by Apple. On your iPhone, open Settings, tap Apple Account (your name at the top), tap Subscriptions, choose Cozy Bedtime Stories for Kids and tap Cancel Subscription.
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The app opens in your device language. You can switch between English and Hebrew at any time in the app's Settings screen.