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Memphis-style StoryBeam Kids illustration with headphones resting on an open storybook, colorful sound waves, stars, and story cards.

Free on iOS and the web

StoryBeam Kids

In productionNew episodes arrive regularly.

A bright, closed-catalog kids podcast app with 27 parent-reviewed shows, new StoryBeam stories, local playlists, and no open search or algorithmic next-up.

Parent promise No open search. No surprise next-up. No random feeds.
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Featured Wacky Wednesday - Caps for Sale

Mischievous monkey laughs

7:29
Tuesday Treasures - Guess How Much I Love You

Big love, cozy bedtime

5:39
Monday Magic - The Dot

Make-your-mark creativity

5:58
StoryBeam Selects - Petunia (Nominated by Aziza, age 5)

Listener-picked farm fun

14:20
Sunday Sparkle - Never Let a Unicorn Scribble

Sparkly creative chaos

6:48

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Tonight's stories

Approved catalog

Browse gentle shows

Search checks show titles, descriptions, shelves, and safety notes. Shelf filters stack, so choosing two shelves shows only podcasts that belong to both.

Shelf filters Tap a shelf to narrow the catalog

Curated shelves

StoryBeam shelf

Bedtime gentle picks

StoryBeam story chats and calm companion listens for breakfast, the commute, or winding down.

StoryBeam shelf

Curious but calm

Approved shows for big questions, quiet learning, and steady listening.

All approved shows

The whole catalog is 27 shows, on purpose — small enough that two parents can genuinely review every one. How shows get in →

StoryBeam approved

StoryBeam

The flagship StoryBeam feed for gentle story chats, favorite children's books, and short family listens.

Approved show

Storynory - Audio Stories For Kids

Classic stories, poems, and original tales read aloud for children.

Approved show

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Kid questions answered with patient explanations and a grounded, curious tone.

Approved show

Circle Round

Carefully adapted folktales from around the world for children and families.

Approved show

Thomas & Friends Storytime

Official Sodor train stories with Thomas, Percy, Gordon, Bruno, and friends.

For parents who care what comes next.

  • Every show is selected before it appears here.
  • Search stays inside the approved child-safe catalog.
  • The player never opens a surprise feed or algorithmic next-up.
  • StoryBeam stays first as the calm family default.
Parent Corner: the research behind our screen-time choices, bedtime guides, and our full safety model → Adding TV? The gentle watch guide — vetted shows, with episodes that play right there → The blog: eight posts on screens, sleep, and small brains, sourced all the way down →

Quick answers

StoryBeam Kids FAQ

What is StoryBeam Kids?

StoryBeam Kids is a free, closed-catalog kids podcast app with 27 parent-reviewed shows, new StoryBeam stories, local watchlists and playlists, no open search, and no algorithmic autoplay.

Is StoryBeam Kids the same as the StoryBeam podcast?

They are connected but distinct. StoryBeam is the flagship children's story podcast co-hosted by a mom and her young daughter. StoryBeam Kids is the free app and website that puts that show first inside a closed, parent-reviewed kids podcast catalog.

Is StoryBeam Kids on the App Store?

StoryBeam Kids 1.2 is live on the App Store. Parents can open Parent Corner to reach the listing while the kids' listening room stays free of outbound links.

Does StoryBeam Kids have open search?

StoryBeam Kids does not have open web search. Search only checks the approved local catalog of reviewed shows and episodes.

Does StoryBeam Kids track children?

StoryBeam Kids does not use accounts, advertising trackers, or analytics in the listening room. Watchlists, playlists, and comfort settings stay in the browser on the device.

What do Night Glow and Calm Mode change?

Night Glow reduces blue-heavy colors by shifting the app warm and dim. Calm Mode mutes saturated color and removes motion so bedtime listening feels quieter.

Why does StoryBeam Kids have so few shows?

On purpose. Twenty-seven shows is the size where two parents can genuinely listen to and review everything on the shelf. Every show is played by the founders first, its audio feed verified, and its age range, tone, and parent notes written down before it appears. How shows get in.

Does StoryBeam Kids have TV shows or video?

No. StoryBeam Kids is audio-only by design. For families ready to add TV anyway, our gentle screen transition guide covers how to start calmly, with nine slow-paced shows worth trying first — most with official episodes you can preview right on that page.

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