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We have a YouTube channel! Our first five videos are gentle watercolour bedtime songs starring sleepy capybaras, a bear and a flock of sheep.
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Two capybaras share a cosy cuddle under the moon and stars: a gentle bedtime song about warmth, affection and feeling safe.
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Our sleepy capybara is tucked up in bed while the stars twinkle outside. A soft, calming song for the last few minutes of the day.
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A cosy little bear yawns, gets tucked in and closes its eyes: a gentle way to walk little ones through their own bedtime routine.
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A gentle capybara shepherd watches over a flock of sheep under the starry sky. Count the sheep together as you wind down for sleep.
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Our new bedtime song on YouTube: a sleepy capybara on a starlit hill, flowers swaying in the night breeze, and two gentle minutes of the classic lullaby.
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Eight autumn projects that start with a walk and finish on the fridge door. Nearly free, and tested on real children with real attention spans.
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Children who are read to daily hear 1.4 million more words by age five than those who aren't. Here's why that gap matters and what you can do about it — starting tonight.
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The 2026 screen time guidelines finally distinguish between passive consumption and creative interaction — here's how to make the swap in your own home, with real examples from a parent who's tested them.
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Flipbooks, bouncing balls, spinning pictures and stop-motion: five simple experiments that show children how animation works.
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Animated storybooks that read themselves aloud, word by word. What the Dream Machine does, how to use it at bedtime, and how we keep it calm and safe.
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Pick a moment, sketch the shapes, set the scene and add colour: a simple guide to drawing a storybook illustration.
Read More about Draw a Storybook Picture: A Step-by-Step Guide for KidsA character, a problem and an ending: simple, screen-free ways to help children plan and write their first story.
Read More about Helping Children Write Their First StoryNo adverts, no accounts, designs that stay on your device, and analytics only with consent: exactly how we protect families.
Read More about How We Keep Sparkle Tree Studio Safe and PrivateGo behind the scenes and discover how Poppy the Dragon was designed, from initial concept sketches to the beloved character you see today.
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