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A gentle, calming read-aloud of The Ugly Duckling — perfect for helping little ones wind down for sleep. Cozy, soothing, and family-friendly, this bedtime story is ideal for quiet evenings and nighttime routines.
A long time ago, on a sunny farmyard by the water, a strange little duckling hatched from the biggest egg in the nest. He was taller, grayer, and clumsier than all the others — and everyone made sure he knew it.
In tonight’s bedtime story, Nathan reads “The Ugly Duckling”, a classic tale about being different, getting teased, wandering through a long winter… and finally discovering you were a swan all along.
This episode is perfect for:
🌙 Bedtime wind-down – gentle pacing, soft narration, familiar fairy-tale rhythm
💛 Kids who feel “different” – a reassuring reminder that they’re not alone
📚 Fans of classic stories – a cozy, audio-only way to share a favourite tale together
🧸 Story themes:
- Belonging and finding your place
- Kindness vs. teasing and exclusion
- Seasons changing – from cold, hard winters to warm spring gardens
- Growing into who you really are
👨👩👧 Parent note:
This story includes mild bullying/unkindness toward the duckling (being called ugly, chased, pecked, and left out), but it has a very warm, happy ending when he discovers he’s a beautiful swan and is welcomed at last.
🎧 How to listen:
- Best enjoyed snuggled up in bed, lights low or off
- Let this play all the way through — the pacing is slow and soothing to help little ones drift off
✨ About The Bedtime Storybook
The Bedtime Storybook is a cozy, screen-free podcast from Haunted Mouse Productions, where Nathan reads timeless stories for kids and grown-ups to share at the end of the day. Grab a blanket, press play, and let the stories do the rest.
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- Follow The Bedtime Storybook on your favourite podcasting platform so you don’t miss the next story.
- Share this episode with another parent or grandparent who loves classic tales at bedtime.
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“The Ugly Duckling,” originally written by Hans Christian Andersen (1843). This story is part of the public domain.
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