CozyCaper

Bedtime stories for children afraid of the dark

Fear of the dark is one of the most common bedtime worries for young children. Imagination grows faster than experience, and a shadow on the wall can look like anything.

Press play to hear a real story made in CozyCaper, with pictures and narration. Then make one starring your own child.

Noah, a small cream and brown owl in a blue scarf, stands beside the honey-brown teddy with a patched ear in a dim, moonlit attic, facing two small wooden doors, one slightly ajar and one with a faintPage 1 of 5
Noah the owl lived in a big, quiet attic full of old trunks and dusty hats. Tonight, the lamp went out. Noah, I'm here. Look, there are two little doors. One creaks. One hums softly. Teddy, which one should we open?
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About this story

CozyCaper stories about the dark are gentle on purpose: the night turns out to be full of soft sounds, kind creatures and twinkling lights, and your child is the one who discovers it. A soothing voice and a slow ending help the story fade into sleep.

Tips for parents

How CozyCaper makes a story

  1. Pick the hero and toy. Your child’s name, a favourite character and their own toy become the stars.
  2. Choose the lesson and mood. Being brave, a new baby, the first day at kindergarten; calm or adventurous, 5 to 15 minutes.
  3. Listen together. A painted story is read aloud in a warm voice, with the words lighting up as they’re read.

Tonight’s story is waiting

Pick your child’s hero, favourite toy and a gentle lesson. CozyCaper paints a brand-new story and reads it aloud.

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