The Sleepy Little Cloud

Nuba, una nube pequeña y blanca, bosteza sobre un campo de flores al atardecer

Looking for a short bedtime story for babies? Nuba is a small, soft, white cloud who starts to yawn as soon as the sun goes down. Before falling asleep, she says goodnight to the flowers, to the little fish in the pond and to a baby watching her from the window.

A Tiny Mango bedtime story with simple sentences and gentle repetition, for babies aged 0 to 2. It takes about 2 minutes to read.

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The story

Nuba, a small white cloud, yawns over a field of flowers at sunset

A Sleepy Cloud

Nuba was a little cloud with soft, fluffy edges and a very sleepy face. She floated across the evening sky, yawning as she drifted past the garden.

Goodnight, Little Fish

Nuba whispered goodnight to the flowers and the little fish below. The fish flicked their tails once, twice, then settled among the water plants as the pond grew still.

Nuba winks at a baby watching from the bedroom window

The Baby’s Window

At the baby's window, Nuba floated slowly and peeked inside. The baby was tucked in warmly, listening to a lullaby. Nuba sent one last soft puff of cloud through the sky, like a kiss goodnight.

Nuba sleeps between two stars while the Moon lights up her edges

A Cozy Spot Between Two Stars

Between two bright stars, Nuba found a quiet place to curl up. The Moon smiled at her from above, and the sleepy cloud closed her eyes, drifting into a peaceful dream.

Story written by Mónica and Ricard

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To talk about after the story

What was the cloud called?
Who did Nuba say goodnight to?
What was the baby listening to?
Where did Nuba fall asleep?
Who shall we say goodnight to today?

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How to read it aloud

Read slowly and a little more softly each time, as if Nuba were drifting off to sleep.
Repeat “goodnight” with your little one every time it appears, and point to the pictures together.
Blow a soft puff together, like Nuba's goodnight kiss, and finish by saying goodnight to something in their room.

Story guide for families and teachers

Nuba is a small cloud who plays with the wind all day long. When evening comes she grows sleepy, and before falling asleep she says goodnight to the flowers, to the fish in the pond and to a baby getting ready for bed. A short story for babies with a slow rhythm and repeated phrases.

Moral

Resting is also a way of taking care of ourselves.

What it works on

Bedtime routine: saying goodnight helps close the day.
Language: simple words, repetition and sounds that are easy to copy.
Calm: the rhythm of the story slows down little by little, just like your voice.
Bonding: a quiet moment to read together before bed.

After-reading activity

Before turning off the light, look out of the window together and find a cloud, the Moon or a star. Say goodnight to it like Nuba does, and then to two things in the room. If you do it every night, it becomes the signal that bedtime has arrived.

Frequently asked questions

What age is this story for?

For babies aged 0 to 2. Before their first birthday, what matters most is your voice and the rhythm of the sentences; from around 12 months, your little one will start to recognize the goodnights and the sounds that repeat on every page.

How long does it take to read?

About 2 minutes, reading slowly. You can make it longer by pointing at the pictures and making the sounds, or read just the last part if your baby is already very sleepy.

Why does a story like this help with sleep?

Because it repeats the same structure, slows the pace little by little and ends with everyone resting. That predictability makes babies feel safe and turns the story into a signal that the day is coming to an end.

Is there a book with my little one as the main character?

Yes. At Tiny Mango we create personalized storybooks where your little one is the main character, with their name and a 3D character created from their photo. They make a meaningful gift that gets read again and again for years.

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The Sleepy Little Cloud