After overcoming a storm of challenges, Old Mr. Beetle practically skitters on a cloud as he makes his way, oh so merrily, to his Wednesday night story time for young bugs on the 25th branch. But when he nears his story time stage, he discovers that the end of the branch has been blocked off. The 26th branch, directly above, is dangling ominously and presents too much of a hazard to allow his story time to proceed. But even more disappointing is the fact that this new obstacle may impact something very important that is coming in three week's time. Listen in to find out whether Mr. Beetle is able to overcome yet another challenge...and come through for his dearest friend.

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Bear is worried and feels hurried as he races to eat enough before his big winter sleep, and he no longer has time to spend with his forest friends. So they devise a clever plan that will allow Bear to slow down, spend time with his pals, and get the food he needs all at the same time. Listen in to this delightful rhyming tale of friendship.

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. A bird named Finch discovers a mysterious little wooden house in a tree. Will Finch ever meet the intended occupants of the house? You’ll have to listen to find out.

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Crow can't wait to get home to his tree after weeks away. But when he lands on the forest floor, he finds that the tree he's called home for years...is missing. Not only that, his most prized possession is missing, too. Listen in as Crow goes on a search for the things he holds dear and makes a surprising discovery along the way.

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Wes never intended to become a book delivery squirrel. Five years ago, he unexpectedly fell into the job. Since then, he's excelled at his work and he's also become an avid reader. Every day he sets out with books to deliver and every night he returns his empty cart to Pages in the Pines Bookshop. But on the day we meet him, Wes discovers an undelivered book in his cart at the end of his shift. Listen in to this gentle story to find out whether Wes will locate the mystery owner of the book and discover the reason it was left in his cart.

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Floretta S. Bear sits by the fire and composes letters to dear friends to tie up loose ends before her big winter sleep. Relax into your armchair beneath a warm blanket and drift into hibernation with this sleepy tale.

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A family of dormice is sleeping peacefully inside their pumpkin when it starts rolling down a hill, kicking off a day of adventure. After the pumpkin lands in the river, the dormice must find a new one in time to host their cousins that evening. Will they find the perfect new pumpkin in time? Listen in and find out!

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Molly, a sweet-natured dwarf rabbit, owns a charming little restaurant. After her business has its worst day yet, Molly can't wait to move past it. But despite her best efforts, that might not be possible. Find out why in part two of this entertaining tale.

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Arthur Mousington, a restaurant reviewer for Forest Foodie Magazine, has always dreamed of writing a glowing review that puts a new restaurant on the map. He thinks he finally has the chance after hearing about a little hole-in-the-wall called Molly's Restaurant, run by a dwarf rabbit. But when Arthur visits Molly's establishment, things do not go as he expects. Listen in to part one of this entertaining tale.

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe have two very important book emergencies to address before school begins in just three nights. First, Bebe needs to return a shockingly overdue school library book. Second, well...you'll have to listen to learn about the second book emergency! Will the best friends be able to solve both emergencies at once, as one might hit two crickets with one pinecone? Listen in to find out.

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