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Sleep stories and sounds

Our gentle and kind sleep stories will make bedtime a dream.

Listen to our stories

Sleep stories and sounds

Our gentle and kind sleep stories will make bedtime a dream.

Listen to our stories

how to make bedtime a dream

Stella makes bedtime magical

Add stories and sounds to your bedtime routine that help your child fall asleep faster and stay asleep all night!

John Cleese x Stella Sleep - now in the app!

Listen to the bedtime story "The Mystery of the Lost Sleep", written by renowned psychologist and TEDx speaker Helena Kubicek Boye and narrated by John Cleese. This sleepy story combines breathing and relaxation techniques with a captivating story that will help your little one fall asleep in no time.

Our sleep stories are specially written to help your child fall asleep faster.

Our sleep stories are specially written to help your child fall asleep faster. The characters are kind and gentle, and the story arc is designed to facilitate falling asleep. Try listening to one together with your child for nap-time, you may find that you've both fallen asleep mid-way through! Many of our users credit Stella with making bedtime a hassle-free dream.
In the app, you can choose your favourites and even put together a playlist of your favourite sleep stories. We add new content regularly, so you'll never run out of new magical stories to play at bedtime.

For little babies and for those times when a story can seem like too much of a time commitment, try our relaxing sounds. We offer a range of sounds that can help your baby, your child and yourself calm down and relax. Set a timer or a loop to make sure that the sounds play for as long as you like.

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What our users say ❤️

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"My girl loves these wonderful stories! Stella has made bedtime into a calm and easy routine."

Lovely content ♥️

"My kids love Stella and request the stories about Theo the bear every night!"

Easy to use

"My kid wakes up in the night a lot and Stella really helps to help him fall back asleep. It's easy to use and well worth the subscription."

What are you waiting for? Try Stella for free today!

Find your favourite sleep story

All of our content is specially produced to help your little one relax and fall asleep.
Listen to samples below!

Sonia the Owl and the New Day

At night we fall asleep, for us to wake up when it becomes light. Every time after night comes morning again. But what if the morning does not come for a very long time? Is it possible to bring a new day closer and what does sunlight consist of? Listen to a new fairy tale about Sonya the owl and you will know everything!

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Theo the Bear, the Dragon Nora and a dream

What is the best way to fall asleep, on the right side or on the left side? Or maybe not on the side at all? Or maybe standing like a zebra, or on the wall like a snail? Let's go on an amazing journey with the bear cub Theo and find out…

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Theo and the African dream

What is the best way to fall asleep, on the right side or on the left side? Or maybe not on the side at all? Or maybe standing like a zebra, or on the wall like a snail? Let's go on an amazing journey with the bear cub Theo and find out…

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Theo Counts Sheep

This fairy tale about a bear cub Theo, who loved to sleep very much, will introduce you to one of his new friends. His name is the shepherd Graspy, and he knows how to count sheep. Lie back in your bed, close your eyes and listen. The story begins...

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Mimi the Panda and the sleepy rainbow

One day, little panda Mimi fell asleep, remembering her day, and dreamed of a whole sleepy rainbow. Do you want to see the same? Welcome to a new fairy tale!

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Theo and the day that went backwards

The first stars are lit up in the sky. The night looks through the windows, and good dreams gather around Theo’s bed. Papa bear enters the teddy bear's bedroom. He wishes his son good night and tells the secret about the day that went backwards. Do you want to know him and fall asleep like Theo? Then welcome to a new sleepy tale!

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The Moon Girl's dream

Today we will go up to the moon. A lot of interesting things await us there: we will walk through the magical garden of dreams and find out where our dreams come from. And we will also get acquainted with the moon girl and together with her we will set sail on our cloud boat.

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Stella is designed to be your child's favourite bedtime companion.

Imaginative, kind and gentle stories

Our content is specially produced to appeal to your child's imagination, while promoting relaxation and sleep.

Based on established sleep science

Our recommended bedtime routine is based on established sleep science, to help your little one relax and fall asleep.

New content available regularly

We regularly release new content, ensuring there is always a new bedtime story to explore, in addition to your favourites.

Customise your experience

Make bedtime your own. Save your favourite stories, sounds and music to your very own playlists!

Explore our magical characters

Find your favourite in the gallery below!

Theo the bear
Theo is a little bear who lives with his family in a cottage in the forest. Theo has many sleepy adventures with his family and forest friends!
Sonia the Owl
Sonia the Owl lives in the North, where day and night are very different to here. Fly with Sonia to learn all about how animals sleep in the North!
Mimi the Panda
Mimi the Panda loves to sleep and dream. Mimi has many friends, and in every tale finds new ways to fall asleep and dream.
Max the Magical Boy
Max the Magical boy has many sleepy adventures, which often start with lovely moments together with his special Grandma Slumber.
The Moon Girl Stella
Stella the Moon Girl has a cloud boat, that can sail the skies at night. It can even fly you to your dreams! Come with Stella and her dove friend as they gently fly the cloud boat to sleepy places in your dreams.
Loki the shape-shifter
Loki is a sweet, shy shape-shifter who lives in Asgard. Inspired by Norse mythology, follow Loki as he starts school and learns that children have many things in common!
Mandy the Mermaid
Mandy the Mermaid has a sleep-over! Listen to this kids bedtime story and watch your child fall asleep in no time!
Sandy Seahorse
Sandy Seahorse is a mischievous little kid who loves saying "no". Listen to the story and find. out how Sandy learned that saying "no" all the time is not so much fun!
Kitty the Cat
Kitty the Cat is a bit nervous about meeting new friends for the first time. Listen and find out how Kitty learned how to make new friends!
.... and many more!
Find your favourite character in the Stella app. Our sleep stories for children are written and recorded based on a scientific method, which will help your little one to relax and fall asleep in no time.
Try Stella for free!

Theo the bear
Theo is a little bear who lives with his family in a cottage in the forest. Theo has many sleepy adventures with his family and forest friends!
Sonia the Owl
Sonia the Owl lives in the North, where day and night are very different to here. Fly with Sonia to learn all about how animals sleep in the North!
Mimi the Panda
Mimi the Panda loves to sleep and dream. Mimi has many friends, and in every tale finds new ways to fall asleep and dream.
Max the Magical Boy
Max the Magical boy has many sleepy adventures, which often start with lovely moments together with his special Grandma Slumber.
The Moon Girl Stella
Stella the Moon Girl has a cloud boat, that can sail the skies at night. It can even fly you to your dreams! Come with Stella and her dove friend as they gently fly the cloud boat to sleepy places in your dreams.
Loki the shape-shifter
Loki is a sweet, shy shape-shifter who lives in Asgard. Inspired by Norse mythology, follow Loki as he starts school and learns that children have many things in common!
Mandy the Mermaid
Mandy the Mermaid has a sleep-over! Listen to this kids bedtime story and watch your child fall asleep in no time!
Sandy Seahorse
Sandy Seahorse is a mischievous little kid who loves saying "no". Listen to the story and find. out how Sandy learned that saying "no" all the time is not so much fun!
Kitty the Cat
Kitty the Cat is a bit nervous about meeting new friends for the first time. Listen and find out how Kitty learned how to make new friends!
.... and many more!
Find your favourite character in the Stella app. Our sleep stories for children are written and recorded based on a scientific method, which will help your little one to relax and fall asleep in no time.
Try Stella for free!