Bringing Magic to Bedtime Stories
Rune Breinholt Andersen is a passionate storyteller and the creator of BestBedtimeStory.com, a platform dedicated to crafting engaging, soothing, and imaginative bedtime stories for children. With a deep love for storytelling, Rune has made it his mission to help parents and children share magical moments together before drifting off to sleep.
“A great bedtime story is more than just words—it’s a gateway to dreams, a moment of calm, and a bond between parent and child.” – Rune Breinholt Andersen
For Rune, bedtime stories are not just entertainment; they are a way to spark creativity, build positive bedtime routines, and nurture a lifelong love for storytelling. Whether through classic fairytales, adventurous fables, or relaxing sleep stories, his goal is to make bedtime a special experience for every child.
Rune founded BestBedtimeStory.com to provide families worldwide with easy access to high-quality bedtime stories. His stories are designed to:
On the platform, parents can find a wide selection of free bedtime stories, carefully crafted to be engaging and calming at the same time.
High above the lush valleys of Dino-Land, a group of young dinosaurs dreamed of something extraordinary: flying among the stars. Their leader, a clever parasaurolophus named Pippa, believed it was possible. “If birds can fly and pterosaurs can soar, why can’t we?” she...
In the heart of the dinosaur jungle, Trina, a young triceratops with bright, curious eyes, loved to wander and explore. She had a knack for discovering hidden places, but one day, she stumbled upon something truly extraordinary: a garden unlike anything she had ever...
Deep in the heart of the Hidden Valley, a young velociraptor named Riki loved to explore. She was small but fast, with bright eyes that sparkled with curiosity. One sunny morning, as Riki chased a butterfly through the tall grass, she stumbled upon something...
In the heart of a vast prehistoric forest, a young stegosaurus named Stego loved gazing at the stars every night. He would lie on a soft patch of moss, his plates glowing faintly in the moonlight, and count as many stars as he could before falling asleep. The...
Once upon a time, in the lush valleys of Dino-Land, there lived a little T-Rex named Tim. During the day, Tim roared and stomped like every other T-Rex, but he had a secret—he loved to dance under the stars. Every night, after all the other dinosaurs were fast asleep,...
In a small village on the edge of a large, dark forest lived a witch named Evelyn. But Evelyn wasn’t like the other witches. She didn’t enjoy playing tricks or scaring people, as one might think. No, Evelyn was a kind witch who used her magical powers to help the...
Once upon a time, there was a little black cat named Simon, who lived in an old, crooked cottage at the end of a street in a small town. Simon was not an ordinary cat. He could talk – and he did so a lot. In fact, Simon talked all the time, so much that it often made...
Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a graceful stag with beautiful antlers. He loved to run and play in the woods with his friends. But one day, hunters came into the forest, and the stag had to run very fast to escape. The stag ran and ran until he found a...
Once upon a time, there was a playful dog who loved to explore. One day, while walking through the forest, he found a big, juicy piece of meat. “What a lucky day!” he barked happily, holding the meat tightly in his mouth. As the dog walked back home, he came to a...
Little Dino loves to eat! If there’s no more food, Mom Dino needs to fill up so much food that Little Dino always has enough to eat. After Little Dino finishes lunch, he wants more cookies and chips. In the afternoon, he wants to eat chocolate, candy, and drink soda....
In a completely ordinary classroom, Freddy, a cheerful and smiling boy, sat in the middle of the lesson. Everyone was listening to the teacher, who was talking about math problems on the board, but suddenly, it happened. The thing that always happened with Freddy....
Mr. Deer has a very interesting way of teaching swimming. Mr. Deer grew up by the sea and is an excellent swimmer. In one breath, he can swim from one island to another. When he’s in the water, he can dive deep to the ocean floor and glide around like a fish. Everyone...
Once upon a time, a woodcutter lived in a forest with his wife. He would cut down trees in the forest and sell them at the market. This was his only way to make money. One day, he went out to the forest, like so many other days, to cut down trees. He sang and enjoyed...
In a land far, far away, there was a library, but it wasn’t a normal library; it was a floating library. Many people came to the library by boats and cars. Hundreds of people filled the library daily. At night, a little mouse named Sam came out and took papers from...
Once upon a time, there were two girls who were best friends, and luckily, they were also neighbors. They were both 7 years old and loved adventures. Their names were Molly and Sophie. One Saturday morning, Molly got dressed to go over to Sophie’s house after...
Once upon a time, there was a troll who lived under a bridge. He was a short, ugly fellow, but very strong. He had no hair on his head, and his skin was extremely wrinkled and felt like sandpaper. His clothes always smelled. His name was “Lump.” One day, Lump was...
A long time ago, in a faraway land, there lived a king and queen with their beautiful daughter, Princess Eleanor. The princess was beautiful, kind, and popular. One month before her 16th birthday, the king and queen decided to prepare a grand ball to celebrate...
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Luna. She was 7 years old. She was always practicing how to fly. She tried jumping off a chair. Thud! Her mother Tina came running in. “Are you okay?” her mother asked. “Yes,” said Luna, but Luna didn’t give up. She jumped off...
Once upon a time, there were two very good friends named Lily and Emma. The world they lived in had been attacked by many zombies. They were everywhere. Emma and Lily ran into their treehouse and hid there for several months. After a while, they thought, why not just...
Introduction In the deep forest, where fairy tales come to life, a little girl named Goldilocks stumbled upon a mysterious house. With a heart full of curiosity and a stomach rumbling with hunger, Goldilocks embarks on an unforgettable journey. An adventure where “too...
When Anna was only eight years old, her mother told her that they were going to leave their home and move to England. “Your father needs to find a job so that we can earn money to support your grandparents and your aunt,” Anna’s mother explained. The young girl didn’t...
In a small village, there lived a little boy with his father and mother. He was their only son. The boy’s parents were very upset because of his temper. The boy would quickly become very angry and shout at everyone around him. His bad temper made him mean, which hurt...
Once upon a time, there was an elastic band named Elliot. Elliot lived in a box full of other elastic bands, but he longed to see the world. One day, the lid of the box was left open. Elliot seized the opportunity, jumped out, and prepared to launch himself into the...
Once upon a time, the members of the body engaged in a dispute with the Belly. The Hands, Feet, Eyes, Ears, and Mouth complained that while they did all the work, providing the body with the means of life, the Belly lay idle, receiving everything without making any...
Once upon a time, a man entered a forest with an axe in hand. He approached the trees and kindly asked them for a small branch, claiming he needed it for a specific purpose. The trees, being generous and trusting, offered him a branch without hesitation. However, the...
Once upon a time, in a forest, there grew a little fir tree. It stood in a sunny spot, surrounded by tall, old trees. But the fir tree was not content. Instead of appreciating its youth and the beauty of its surroundings, it was obsessed with growing taller and...
Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, there was a beautiful princess who was sought after by many suitors. The king, her father, decided that the one who could jump the highest would win her hand in marriage. News of this competition spread throughout the land,...
Once upon a time, there was a fierce conflict between the Birds and the Beasts. Both sides were determined to win, and the battle raged on. In the midst of this turmoil lived a Bat, who found herself in a peculiar position. The Bat did not want to take sides. When the...
Once upon a time, there was a fox who wanted to play a trick on his neighbor, the stork. “Would you like to come over for dinner?” the fox asked one morning. The stork was very surprised because the fox had never been friendly before, but she happily accepted the...
Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a majestic deer. This deer was proud of its magnificent antlers, which spread wide and adorned its head like a crown. Every day, the deer would gaze at its reflection in the calm waters of a nearby stream, admiring...