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Introduce your child
Name, age and what's on your child's mind – that's all a personal story needs.
A personal story for your favourite moment of the day.
Your child discovers a new story with the people and animals they love. You read aloud – SchlummerMärchen makes it personal every evening.
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Which of these phrases do you hear every evening?
- „I'm still so thirsty!“
- „One more story, please!“
- „I'm not tired yet.“
- „I need the toilet again.“
- „Will you stay with me?“
- „Just five more minutes!“
- „It's too dark.“
All these phrases mean the same thing: “Stay a little longer.”
It's rarely just about thirst, the toilet or five more minutes. Often, your child is looking for closeness, reassurance and a calm transition to sleep.
Familiar names make the story yours.
Your child is at the heart of the story. The people and animals in your everyday life become familiar companions in a personal story.
Up to five familiar people, siblings or pets can join in.
Child Loved one 
Pet
PetTurn “Stay a little longer” into a calm bedtime ritual
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Choose a wish
You set the direction. SchlummerMärchen turns it into a fitting story for tonight.
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Read & dream
Read the story yourself. And when your voice is tired at the end of the day, let a gentle voice read it aloud.
Create your first free story for tonight
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Exciting categoriesthat your child will love
From brave animal adventures to timeless classics – every story is personalised for your child.
Animal heroes
Brave adventures with our animal friends
Magical everyday adventures
When the ordinary becomes extraordinary
Little brave heroes
Stories about children who discover what they can do
Journeys to distant worlds
Adventures beyond the horizon
Discover natural wonders
Understanding the secrets of nature
Stories of friendship
About being together and being there for each other
Seasonal adventures
Following the rhythms of nature
Everyday heroes
The quiet heroes of our community, from bakers and waste collectors to chimney sweeps
Classics retold
Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel – modern adventures featuring your child.
Stories about feelings
Learning to understand emotions
With Luminos
Adventures with Luminos, our story dragon mascot
Before you commit, explore our sample SchlummerMärchen
The examples feature the child's name and sometimes a familiar loved one. Pets can join personal stories too. Where read-aloud audio is available, you start it yourself.
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