Playlist 2 of 8 · Story time
Storybook Lullaby Songs
Gentle instrumentals with a little wonder in them: tunes about oceans, woods and small adventures, quiet enough to read over and slow enough to settle into.
Gentle tunes with a little wonder, for reading in bed
About this playlist
The second step in the routine is the story. These fourteen songs borrow their moods from woodland paths, tide pools and message bottles. They have small, friendly melodies that you can follow if you want to, or ignore completely.
Because there are no vocals, a storyteller’s voice never has to fight a singer. Many of the tracks come from records with a nature theme, which is why the playlist feels like turning pages rather than turning on a screen.
If a book runs long, add the sleep timer. If you would like it to carry on after the book ends, press loop and the playlist starts again by itself.
The 14 songs
Quick answers
What are good lullabies to play while reading a story?
Instrumental ones with small melodies and nothing sudden. This playlist is 14 songs like that, so a spoken story always stays on top.
Is there singing?
No, it is all instrumental.
How long is it?
About 40 minutes. It loops, or you can use the 1-hour or 3-hour mix.
