The same bedtime story — told in English, French, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Hungarian, and Tamil. Each language with its own cultural illustration.
"The Lion and the Mouse" — a gentle tale about kindness, courage, and how even the smallest friend can make the biggest difference. Written for bedtime, narrated with warm voices, and translated with cultural care.
Listen to the story in any of 9 languages. Switch the language dropdown and watch the illustration change to match the culture — an Indian village for Hindi, an Arabian oasis for Arabic, a French lavender field for French.
Pick a language. Hit play. Watch the text highlight as the narrator speaks.
Listen in 9 Languages →Each language comes with its own illustration — the lion and the mouse sleeping under a starry sky, but the landscape reflects the culture of that language.
Each story goes through a two-step process:
For families raising children in a second language, bedtime stories are one of the most powerful tools for language exposure. A child in Toronto whose parents speak Hindi at home can hear a story in Hindi — with the same characters and plot they already know in English.
For families learning a new language, the familiar story provides context that makes comprehension easier. The text highlights as the narrator speaks, turning listening into reading practice.
And for families who simply want their child to hear the beauty of another language — Arabic script flowing right to left, the melody of Tamil, the rhythm of Polish — this is a window into the world from the comfort of their bed.
When you switch to Arabic, the text automatically displays right-to-left (RTL). The illustration shows an Arabian desert oasis with palm trees and a crescent moon. Every detail is intentional.
This is our first multilingual story. We plan to bring this capability to all 564 stories on the platform — so every child can hear bedtime stories in their family's language, with illustrations that feel like home.
The Lion and the Mouse. Nine languages. Nine cultures. One beautiful bedtime.
Play the Story →Free. No signup needed. Just pick a language and press play.