Podcast

Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr.

Fiction, Kids & Family, Stories for Kids

Wind down with your favorite Netflix Jr. characters in these bedtime stories designed to help your little ones relax and sleep. Created with Dr. Tina Bryson, childhood development expert and author of “The Whole-Brain Child,” each episode is crafted to help children successfully transition gently to sleep, while also building skills to navigate the world.

Stories for Kids chart
#18
Episodes
19
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
14 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

19 episodes, from the first

Season 1

  1. Introducing: Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr. Trailer

    Show notes

    Wind down with your favorite Netflix Jr. characters in bedtime stories designed to help your little ones relax and drift off to sleep. Created with Dr. Tina Bryson, childhood development expert and author of “The Whole-Brain Child,” each episode helps parents establish a night-time routine so that children can successfully transition gently to sleep, while also building skills to navigate the world.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    2 min
  2. StarBeam: Sleep or Storm

    Show notes

    The day before the big carnival, Miserable Marla is keeping everyone awake with her storming. StarBeam is determined to get a good night’s sleep and quiet Marla down. Themes include: Strategies for falling asleep, regulating big emotions.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Starbeam: Nahanni Mitchell
    • Mom: Diana Kaarina
    • Marla: Maryke Hendrikse

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: Noelle Wright
    • Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    13 min
  3. Go! Go! Cory Carson: Where’s My Yawn?

    Show notes

    After a big day of playing, Freddie accidentally “catches” Cory’s yawn, and the two must do whatever it takes to get Cory’s yawn back before bedtime. Themes include: Downregulating from high energy to low energy, and enjoying numerous yawns.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Cory: Lincoln Kipp
    • Freddie: Smith Foreman
    • Papa: Paul Killam
    • Mama: Kerry Gudjohnsen
    • Chrissy: Isla Roller

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: Tone Thyne
    • Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
    • Studio Teacher: Joan Fontaine-Gingg

    14 min
  4. Trash Truck: Tire(d) Swing

    Show notes

    Hank and friends chase down their tire swing after it rolls down the hill. Themes include: Working together as a team, downregulating from high energy to low energy, strategies for falling asleep, sounds of nature.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Hank: Henry Keane
    • Mom: Megan Paul
    • Walter: Brian Baumgartner
    • Donny: Lucas Neff
    • Trash Truck: Glen Keane

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: Max Keane
    • Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
    • Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

    15 min
  5. Ridley Jones: Dino-Night Rescue

    Show notes

    Dante has misplaced his stuffy and he can’t fall asleep without it. Ridley and Dudley help Dante explore the museum to find his favorite toy, and get cozy before bedtime. Themes include: Downregulating from high energy to low energy, working together as a team, help and comfort from friends.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Ridley Jones: Iara Nemirovsky
    • Dante: Tyler Shamy
    • Dudley: David Errigo Jr.
    • Mummy Guard: David Errigo Jr.

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: Jennifer Bardekoff
    • Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
    • Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

    15 min
  6. Chip & Potato: A Mystery Before Sleeptime

    Show notes

    Chip and Potato go on a nighttime adventure to find Spud’s missing Zinger jewel. Themes include: Getting ready for bed, dealing with disappointment, comforting cuddles with a snuggly pal.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Chip: AJ Oliver
    • Spud: Chance Hurstfield
    • Little Momma: Briana Buckmaster
    • Potato: Andrea Libman

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: David Ingham
    • Director: Hannah Cope
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    10 min
  7. Super Monsters: Lobo’s First Sleepover

    Show notes

    Lobo has his first ever sleepover with Frankie. After the excited pair get ready for bed, Lobo needs extra help quieting his mind to fall asleep. Themes include: Sleepover anxiety, downregulating from high energy to low energy, strategies for naming and relieving negative emotions, comfort from a parental figure.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Lobo: Alessandro Juliani
    • Frankie: Erin Matthews
    • Mr. Howler: Alessandro Juliani
    • Mrs. Mash: Erin Matthews

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: Kaaren Brown
    • Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    13 min
  8. Ada Twist, Scientist: Tooth Fairy Bells

    Show notes

    After Ada loses her first tooth, The Questioneers develop a plan to meet the Tooth Fairy. Themes include: Losing a tooth, working together as a team, problem solving, dreaming, drifting off to sleep after an adventure.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Ada Twist: Amanda Christine
    • Rosie Revere: Candace Kozak
    • Iggy Peck: Nicholas Crovetti
    • Tooth Fairy: Aleisha Force
    • Tooth Troll: Jeff Gill

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: Kerri Grant
    • Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
    • Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

    15 min
  9. StoryBots: Why Do I Have To Sleep At Night?

    Show notes

    After a long day of work, Bang investigates why humans need sleep when it’s much more fun to stay awake. Themes include: importance of sleep, dreaming.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixjr.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    • Bang: Fred Tatasciore
    • Natalie: Amanda Christine
    • Bing: Jeff Gill
    • Moonbeam: David Cross
    • Harpy: Susan Lousie O’Connor

    Crew

    • Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    • Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
    • Writer: Gregg Spiridellis
    • Story Consulting: Rachel Graham
    • Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
    • Showrunner: Hannah Cope
    • Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
    • Producer: Caroline Hamilton
    • Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
    • Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
    • Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
    • Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

    9 min

Season 2

  1. Wonderoos: First Time I Couldn't Go To Sleep

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    After an amazing concert by the Groovin' Roos, Kiki is way too excited to fall asleep! With help from her pal Teshi, she learns how to relax and get a good night's sleep so she can have another fun day tomorrow.

    Themes include: Excitement, staying up too late past bedtime, decision-making, techniques for releasing energy and relaxing.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixfamily.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Cast

    Kiki: Naomi Tan

    Teshi: Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez

    Credits

    Produced by Spoke Media

    Writer: Alexandra Schwartz

    Directors: Jenna Burnett and Janielle Kastner

    Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

    Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz

    Producer: Jenna Burnett, with support from Brigham Mosley

    Associate Producer: Tre' Jones

    Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan

    Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    12 min
  2. Gabby's Dollhouse: MerCat's Mermaid Sleepover

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    Gabby and Pandy get a special Dollhouse Delivery -- an invitation to MerCat's a-meow-zing underwater mermaid sleepover! But when their friend Kitty Narwhal isn't sure she can sleep somewhere new, the gang comes up with an idea to help her relax.

    Themes include: Friendship, first sleepovers, compassion, anxiety.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixfamily.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    CAST

    Gabby: Laila Lockhart Kraner

    Pandy Paws: Logan Bailey

    MerCat: Secunda Wood

    Kitty Narwhal: Traci Paige Johnson

    Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

    Writer: Clark Stubbs

    Director: Jenna Burnett and Janielle Kastner

    Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

    Producer: Jenna Burnett, with support from Brigham Mosley

    Associate Producer: Tre' Jones

    Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan

    Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    Studio Teacher: Celeste Armstrong

    14 min
  3. Creature Cases: The Mystery of the Noisy Neighbor

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Someone is making a noise that's keeping the creatures of the Australian Grassland awake all night! Sam and Kit must figure out which bellowing animal is up past their bedtime, so everyone can finally get some sleep.

    Themes include: Nocturnal animals, late night snacks, problem-solving, research.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    Creature Cases is streaming now on Netflix.

    CAST

    Kit Casey: Nneka Okoye

    Sam Snow: Shash Hira

    Major Scratch and Others: Teresa Gallagher

    Koala and Others: Rob Rackstraw

    Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

    Writer: Connor McCune

    Director: Dave Peacock

    Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

    Producer: Jenna Burnett, with support from Brigham Mosley

    Associate Producer: Tre' Jones

    Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan

    Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    16 min

Season 3

  1. Gabby's Dollhouse: The Meow-Mazing Kitty Doctors

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Gabby and Pandy Paws are Kitty Doctors in the Kitty Care Ear. They have so many kitty babies to take care of! Will they be able to help them all?

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    You can watch Gabby's Dollhouse now on Netflix.

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    CREDITS

    Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix

    Director and Producer: Caroline Hamilton

    Executive Producers for Spoke: Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner, and Brigham Mosley

    Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz

    Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan

    Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

    13 min
  2. The Creature Cases: The Search for the Sea Otter

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    CLADE agents Sam Snow and Kit Casey are enjoying a quiet day at the beach when they receive an urgent call from Director Scratch. No time to rest! Their help is needed to locate a missing sea otter. The agents set out on a sea adventure to find the otter and bring him back home.

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixfamily.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    You can watch The Creature Cases now on Netflix.

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    CREDITS

    Produced by Spoke Media

    Director and Producer: Caroline Hamilton

    Executive Producers for Spoke: Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner, and Brigham Mosley

    Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz

    Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan

    Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    13 min
  3. Mighty Monsterwheelies: Treasure Hunted

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Sonnie, Sweeps and Axyl head to Blacktop Lagoon to spend a day playing at the beach and building sandcastles. But while digging, they uncover a buried chest! Could it be treasure that once belonged to the fearsome pirate BlackBumper? They're going to need teamwork to solve the mystery of who owns the chest - and what’s inside!

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to https://www.netflixfamily.com/ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    You can watch Mighty Monsterwheelies now on Netflix.

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    CREDITS

    Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix

    Director and Producer: Caroline Hamilton

    Executive Producers for Spoke: Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner, and Brigham Mosley

    Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz

    Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan

    Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

    13 min

Season 4

  1. Dr. Seuss's The Sneetches: The Case of the Missing Pets

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Get ready to explore the Island of Sneetch with Stella, Pearl, and Petey as they search for their missing pets!

    Stella and Pearl are having so much fun playing on the beach! But, where did Dudley and Bean run off to? This looks like a job for: Detective Pete! Can they follow the clues to discover where their pets disappeared to?

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to ⁠NetflixFamily.com⁠ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    You can watch ⁠Dr Seuss’s The Sneetches now on Netflix

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    Cast
    Stella: Amari McCoy

    Pearl and Willy the Woodpecker: Sophie Petersen

    Petey: Gracen Newton

    Narrator, Bean, and Others: Cristina Vee Venezuela
    Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    Writer: Dustin Ferrer
    Director: Janielle Kastner
    Executive Producers: Alia Tavakolian and Janielle Kastner
    Producers: Jenna Burnett and Tess Ryan
    Associate Producers: Addison Vaughn and Monserrat Rodriguez
    Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

    14 min
  2. Dr. Seuss's Horton! Adventures in Hedgehog Sitting

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    Join Horton's best pal Samson on a babysitting adventure! When three bouncy hedgehog babies need a babysitter, Samson jumps in to help. But getting them to bed turns out to be harder than he thought! Can Samson help the babies get the wiggles out before bedtime?

    Cast

    Samson: Max Mittelman
    Jane Kangaroo, Sunny, Scout, Sofia: Kitana Turnbull
    Mama Hedgehog: America Young

    Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
    Writer: Becky Friedman
    Director: Janielle Kastner
    Executive Producers: Alia Tavakolian and Janielle Kastner
    Producers: Jenna Burnett and Tess Ryan
    Associate Producers: Addison Vaughn and Monserrat Rodriguez
    Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

    You can watch Dr. Seuss's Horton! now on Netflix.

    14 min
  3. Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish: On/Off!

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Help Red and Blue track down the source of a mysterious hum! When a strange sound leaves Blue unable to sleep, Red joins in to help figure out where the sound is coming from. Could it be the radio? The refrigerator? Red and Blue are on the case!

    Cast

    Blue: Andrea Libman

    Red and Newscaster: Brian Drummond

    Narrator and Mouse: Cristina Vee Venezuela

    Writer: Brigham Mosley

    Director: Janielle Kastner

    Executive Producers: Alia Tavakolian and Janielle Kastner

    Producer: Jenna Burnett

    Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

    You can watch Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fishnow on Netflix.

    14 min

Season 5

  1. The Creature Cases: The Case of the Sleepy Sloth

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    A storm is brewing, and Kit and Sam must help a sloth move to higher ground! Good thing there's a cozy cave nearby, but will they be able to get this sleepy sloth to safety before he falls asleep — again?

    Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to ⁠NetflixFamily.com⁠ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

    You can watch ⁠The Creature Cases now on Netflix.

    Cast
    Kit Casey: Nneka Okoye
    Sam Snow: Shash Hira
    Silas the Sloth: Rob Rackstraw
    Major Scratch/Others: Teresa Gallagher
    Produced by QCODE MEDIA for Netflix Jr.
    Writer: Adam Idelson
    Director: David Peacock
    Executive Producer: Janielle Kastner
    Producer and Editor: Jenna Burnett
    Coordinating Producer: Alexandria Schunot
    Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

    15 min