Soft Stories
Stories that feel like a hug.
Gentle read-along stories for ages 2–7, with word-level audio sync, watercolor illustrations, and narratives that help children name the feelings they don't have words for yet.
Free on YouTubeWhat Makes It Different
The opposite of overstimulating kids' content.
Word-by-Word Read-Along
Every word lights up in sync with the narration. Children follow along naturally, building reading confidence at their own pace.
Empathy-First Stories
Each episode explores a feeling children experience but can't always name. Courage, jealousy, disappointment, belonging — woven into stories, never lectured.
Watercolor Illustrations
Gentle watercolor scenes full of quiet detail — soft light, mossy paths, cozy dens. Artwork children want to linger on.
Slow by Design
No flashy animations. No pulsing buttons. No dopamine loops. Just a story, beautifully told, at the pace a young child actually needs.
Season 1: Pip & Friends
A Year in the Woods
Twelve episodes following woodland animals through four seasons. Each story explores a feeling children know but can't always name.
Watch on YouTube
The first two episodes of Pip & Friends — free to watch.
Made by a Parent
“I built Soft Stories because I wanted something different for my kids. Something gentle. Something that helps them name the feelings they don't have words for yet. Every screen, every word, every illustration is made with the same care I'd want if I were reading to them myself.”
