Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes
It's time to discover a better bedtime. A story, a mindful moment, and a chance to connect--all designed to calm busy minds and busy bodies. Join host Steffani Raff for a new story every Monday. Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free.
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October 19, 2026 • 18 mins
This playful adventure follows a brave little old lady who outsmarts three hungry animals with calm courage, quick thinking, and a little help from her clever granddaughter. Packed with laugh-out-loud repetition, memorable sound effects, and a surprising pumpkin twist, it's a story that keeps children guessing until the very end. It celebrates bravery, resilience, and the idea that sometimes the smartest solution is also the most u...
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October 12, 2026 • 13 mins
What if always saying "okay" is the very thing keeping you from finding your real friends? Join Axy, the always-smiling axolotl, as she discovers that telling people what you really like can feel scary... but it can also lead to the best friendships you've ever had. This is a story every child needs before they start believing they have to make everyone else happy to be loved.
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October 5, 2026 • 13 mins
Rufus the bear knows he wants something, but everywhere he goes the birds, squirrels, fish, deer, and bunnies take one look at his teeth, claws, and great big bear body and run away as fast as they can. One little bunny stays behind, watches Rufus carefully, and realizes that underneath all that big, furry, ferocious bear is someone who is sad and lonely. When Rufus whispers, “I want a hug,” Bunny finds her courage, wra...
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September 28, 2026 • 14 mins
Little Kitten loves yarn, sunshine, and naps—but most of all, she loves Mama Cat and does not want her to leave. When Little Kitten worries Mama might never come back, Mama teaches her a song and ties a string around her paw to remind her they are always connected. A sweet, funny story about separation anxiety, big feelings, and learning that love keeps us “tied at the heart.”
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September 21, 2026 • 13 mins
Two royal twins eagerly follow a mysterious magician and are transformed into storks after ignoring one important warning. When a fit of laughter makes them forget the magic word, they discover how paying attention, thinking for themselves, and remembering what matters can save the day. This playful retelling of a folktale is filled with humor, adventure, and a satisfying twist that kids will love.
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September 14, 2026 • 14 mins
In this playful retelling of an Aztec folktale, Little Lizard wakes up to find that the sun has disappeared, and even though everyone else gives up, he keeps searching. When he finally finds the sun asleep inside a rock, Little Lizard brings all the animals together to help wake him up in the best way they can think of: with music, dancing, and a party. This story is a sweet reminder for children that even the smallest voice can ma...
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September 7, 2026 • 12 mins
Glimmer is a unicorn who notices all the little amazing things around her, and every time she feels that bright happy wonder, her horn glows. At first the other unicorns think something is wrong with her, but when Channing finally slows down long enough to watch a moonflower bloom, his horn starts glowing too. Soon all the unicorns of Eidleweisse Mountain rediscover that the magic was there all along—they had just forgotten h...
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August 31, 2026 • 12 mins
Frog loves to boing and bounce, and Snake loves to ssslow down and be still—and when they try to play each other’s way, it’s kind of a hilarious disaster. They each think maybe they need a different kind of friend… until the quiet feels too quiet and the bouncing feels a little lonely. When they come back together, they discover something just right: Frog helps Snake feel alive, Snake helps Frog feel calm, ...
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August 24, 2026 • 11 mins
Four wizards were so busy proving who was the best that they didn’t notice they’d made a tiger… and the tiger was hungry. While the others kept arguing, Barnaby Boxer Shorts paid attention, tossed one little acorn, and saved them all in a flash of humming, thrumming magic. After that, the wizards decided it’s a whole lot better to use your magic together than to fuss about who is the greatest.
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August 17, 2026 • 13 mins
Blurtle and Gorpington are two heads of one monster, but Blurtle can’t stop blurting out every single thought that pops into his head, which drives Gorpington crazy. When their class plans a surprise birthday party, Blurtle tries really hard to keep the secret—but ends up ruining it anyway. In the end, he realizes his words can hurt people, apologizes, and keeps practicing how to think before he speaks.
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August 10, 2026 • 12 mins
EmmyLou is getting ready for her very first day of school, and because anything could happen, she packs her backpack with all sorts of very important “just in case” things, even an extra shoe. Her backpack gets so big and lumpy it can barely zip, but EmmyLou feels ready for anything. By the end of the day, she realizes she didn’t need most of it but there were a couple of things she brought that helped her me a go...
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August 3, 2026 • 12 mins
Elephant woke up on a beautiful jungle day wishing he had a friend, but every animal he tried to greet got scared and ran away because he was so big. When a tiger jumped out to grab Pig, Elephant charged in to save him, and that’s when everyone finally saw that he wasn’t scary at all, just lonely and kind. By the time Elephant reached the watering hole, he had Pig beside him, monkeys on his back, mice on his tail, and m...
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July 27, 2026 • 13 mins
Cat and Mouse make a big batch of Snickerdoodley Cinnamon Sugary Yummy Yum Yum Cookies, but while Cat naps, Mouse keeps sneaking tiny nibbles… until there are none left. When Cat discovers the empty jar, Mouse feels small and shaky—but chooses to tell the truth and make things right. With a fresh batch of cookies, and a warm hug they remember that everyone makes mistakes—and friends can always try again.
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July 20, 2026 • 14 mins
A curious girl who longs to see beyond her hill secretly rides a mysterious mechanical horse that transforms into a magical flying companion. Together, they journey into the sky where she bravely plucks a star and fills it with love to heal a sick boy far away. In the end, after seeing wonders across the world, she discovers that home is the most wonderful place of all.
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July 13, 2026 • 13 mins
A little monkey with big stories falls overboard in a storm and is rescued by a gentle dolphin, who listens patiently as the monkey invents silly stories about being the “King of the Monkeys.” As they travel to shore, the monkey slowly admits the truth: he isn’t important or famous, he just wants to be liked. This sweet, humorous story reassures children that they are lovable not because of status or performance, ...
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July 6, 2026 • 11 mins
Caden and Johnny start out arguing because one wants to play superheroes and the other wants to play pirates, but everything changes when Johnny’s treasure map blows away and they have to work together to get it back. As they race after the map, their two different play ideas blend into one big adventure full of pirate ships, villains, superhero rescues, and laughter. In the end, they discover that being a good friend sometim...
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June 29, 2026 • 13 mins
In this reimaging of a Chinese folktale four playful dragons hear the people crying on land for rain so their crops can grow. They are hungry and need rain. The dragons stop playing and carry water from the sea and release it as rain. But the rain isn’t enough to last. So the dragons choose to transform themselves into rivers. Their gift brings lasting water to the land, ensuring the people never go hungry again.
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June 22, 2026 • 14 mins
Clara notices a strange blue light in her room and finds a tiny green alien who has landed on her bed in a little spaceship. Even though she cannot understand what he is saying, she keeps trying to help until she figures out that he wants a lullaby. After she teaches him the song, he happily flies away, as if he is taking a little piece of Earth’s bedtime comfort back home.
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June 15, 2026 • 14 mins
An interactive bedtime story for kids about a curious fox who hears a mysterious boom in the forest and sets out to find it. He guesses all kinds of things it might be but when he finally pounces into a clearing, he discovers not a creature, but a strange round object; a drum. After getting bonked by falling acorns from two squirrels making the noise, Fox laughs and realizes he’s found a great new story.
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June 8, 2026 • 13 mins
Little Troll refuses to take a bath no matter what Papa Troll tries, even though his smell is so terrible that flowers grow between his toes and forest animals faint. After many failed bribes and silly songs, Papa Troll gently asks what scares him and learns that the big pond makes Little Troll feel like he’ll be swallowed up. When Papa Troll suggests washing under a waterfall instead, Little Troll happily sings the scrubby s...
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