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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My grand children love this app. The stories are very creative and include songs and sound effects and they are rich with meaning. We listen while driving in the car or when doing crafts or early in t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Storynest is the app I have been wanting for years! A place where my children can access beautiful, meaningful stories without me having to filter out any low quality or inappropriate material.... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Some of the stories are a little 'crackley' in the background...perhaps recordings could be done without background noise. Almost like an old record player sound. There was one story that the volume... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

StoryNest is a game changer! I don’t need to sift through all kinds of questionable stories on Spotify or elsewhere. Everything is categorized beautifully, ad free, and conscientiously chosen. I’m rea... See more

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An audio stories app for children ages 3-9, filled with original, imaginative stories and songs. StoryNest is an ad-free sanctuary for children, where everything they encounter is age-appropriate and created with care. Our stories come from our worldwide collective of accomplished professional storytellers.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

StoryNest

It’s an app with hundreds of stories for little kids. All the stories are safe for sensitive kids - no scary parts or too much suspense.

December 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great alternative….

A great alternative to stories being read to my kids without there being a hidden agenda or hidden messaging in so many stories out there. Just good hearted wholesome stories! I don’t need to worry what my kids are listening to. Love Storynest ❤️

November 22, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My children LOVE StoryNest

My children LOVE StoryNest, we use it every single day. The stories are carefully curated, and it's an awesome resource for those of us looking to parent more consciously regarding what our children consume.

November 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best part of StoryNest is that I…

The best part of StoryNest is that I can trust that the stories will be good. Sometimes I just need to let my 4yo play for a bit while I take care of something else, and it really helps to know that all the stories on the platform have been vetted. Can't say the same thing about youtube or podcasts or anything like that.

November 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

StoryNest is a game changer

StoryNest is a game changer! I don’t need to sift through all kinds of questionable stories on Spotify or elsewhere. Everything is categorized beautifully, ad free, and conscientiously chosen. I’m really grateful for this gift to our children ❤️🦋

November 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carefully curated

It is wonderful to see such a wide variety of carefully selected, age appropriate stories all in one place. Easy access to magic for young listeners!

November 19, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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As a Waldorf educator and mentor, I highly recommend Story Nest to all people who want to give children uplifting, nourishing stories that have been screened for quality and excellence.
Stories offer children a means of extending themselves beyond their current personal life experience into the realm of the archetypal where all the characters of our psyche live and operate. They demonstrate the laws of cause and effect, inspire a sense of awe and wonderment, and give us new possibilities. Oral stories also cultivate the imagination, an essential ability needed for creative expression and original, innovative thinking. Stories and images are the primary language of childhood, they provide soul nourishment to foster wisdom and loving expression as opposed to factual information which is much more difficult to retain and grasp.
In these challenging times it is advisable to monitor the stories our children hear, as not all stories are wholesome. This is a tall order for most parents and caregivers. Just as not all foods are healthy, the stories we share with children are ideally organic (or at least non-toxic), sustainable, and ethically cultivated. I am grateful for the immense contribution Story Nest offers the precious children in our care.

Sage Berrett,
Waldorf Educator, Mentor and grandmother

November 18, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s so refreshing to find a company…

It’s so refreshing to find a company that’s focused on safe and nurturing online content for children. Story nest opens up a world of heartfelt treasures for little ones - wishing this company all the success in seeing younger generations steered towards more wholesome online experiences

November 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My kids love these stories

Wow. I wasn't sure how my children would respond to listening to these stories but they love them. In fact, it is becoming difficult to get them to chose new stories instead of the ones they have already listened too. ( my 4 year old specifically with Timothy the Barn Mouse lol.) Love this idea, the stories, the app. Thank you!

November 14, 2023
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That is so great that you gave StoryNest a try, and that your children ended up loving the stories. Yay! (And we hear you - children are hilarious the way they just want the same stories over and over. Timothy the Barn mouse is a good one though, we understand! 🐹✨) Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful offering!

What a wonderful offering! Stories that build positivity and resilience, with all the warmth of a campfire. Kids will come back to listen again and again.

November 9, 2023
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🙏❤️ Thank you Liz!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this app

StoryNest was a lifesaver for me today as I was sick and my husband was working. My kids loved all the stories I played, and I was so happy to have it as an option for them. They listened to Thankfulness, Lily and the Fig Tree, and Why the Sky is Far Away. This is really an amazing and diverse collection of stories and authors. Both my kids (ages 4 and 7) loved it and it’s hard to find something they both enjoy. I also really love the filters, that I can easily sort by artist, age, or length. It made it so fast to pick a story and there’s such a variety.

November 5, 2023
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We are so glad that you had StoryNest as a tool to use while you were sick - it's always so tricky to be a parent when you're under the weather. Thank you for sharing that both children are enjoying the stories, and that you're able to find stories quickly with the filters. It's so nice to have feedback about the app interface. 🙏

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Storynest is the app I have been…

Storynest is the app I have been wanting for years!
A place where my children can access beautiful, meaningful stories without me having to filter out any low quality or inappropriate material. What's more, the stories aren't only nutritious, but my children genuinely love them, laugh out loud, quote them and reflect later on what they have learnt.
I am also able to subscribe and know that the artists who are providing such rich and nurturing material for my children's development will be paid fairly for their craft and even supported to create more magic into the future!

Thank you Storynest!
Sooo much!
My gratitude is beyond words.

November 9, 2023
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Reply from StoryNest

Awww this warms our hearts so much! And thank you for calling this out - supporting the timeless art of storytelling by paying our contributors fairly is a big part of our mission. ✨💕

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We are enjoying story nest very much

We are enjoying story nest very much. I have a 4 and 6 year old, they equally enjoy the stories. We are big readers in our house it is so nice to confidentiality put on a audio book without have to pre screen everything. I have sensitive kids who ask alot of questions. I love both these qualities/strengths in them. I like the stories that explain a value after the story is done. Especially for my 6 year old who is a deep thinker. It's a beautiful way to easily open conversation after.

We primarily use it;
- At quiet time. We don't nap anymore but still need a rest. Audio books keeps 2 busy kids still and actually resting their bodies.

- at bed time when my kiddos are having a hard time falling asleep.

- distraction/keeping kids occupied. It's so nice to have another option for distraction (vs screens) when you need a few minutes kid free.

My feed back
We live ruraly and drive a fare emount. I often don't have internet access. I joined story nest with the intention of using it primarily while driving. I was disappointed I couldn't download stories. I'm told this feature is coming soon. When downloads are available and the few glitches on the app are fixed. I would give story nest a 5/5.

November 8, 2023
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Reply from StoryNest

Thank you SO much Jane! You will be happy to know that our team is building the feature you are requesting as we speak! Very soon you'll be able to download stories for those moments where you're on the go and don't have access to internet data. 😁🌤️ (I will keep you posted!)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING service

AMAZING service - such beautiful stories that I can wholeheartedly recommend to all parents seeking quality, inspiring, age appropriate stories for their children. A++!

November 8, 2023
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Thank you Tanin for your words of encouragement! We are so happy that you are enjoying the stories. 🙏

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Some of the stories are a little…funny and sweet

Some of the stories are a little 'crackley' in the background...perhaps recordings could be done without background noise. Almost like an old record player sound. There was one story that the volume was either SUPER loud or SUPER soft, so we turned it off as the loud noise scared the kids. Maybe the 'funny scary storys' could be put in a different section so kids who are anxious are sure not to listen to those ones.

November 7, 2023
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Reply from StoryNest

Hi Reb, We really appreciate you bringing these things to our attention.

1) We were able to go in and find two stories in particular that the volume wasn't normalized, and fixed them up.

2) As a result of your feedback about the "funny scary stories" (which are the favourites of many young children, but some children find to be too suspenseful) we are going to build a new feature for parents of sensitive children to lock these stories so they can't be played without your approval. Thank you SO much for your honest feedback, we sincerely appreciate your honesty! 🦋🙏

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Stories are fantastic with amazing…

Stories are fantastic with amazing storytelling. High quality audio production. App for Android is a little laggy or freezes, but the quality of the stories outweighs the app issues.

November 8, 2023
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Reply from StoryNest

We are so happy that you are enjoying the stories! We apologize for the lagginess on the Android app. With over 18,000 different types of Android phones, it has been tricky to support them all. That said, we just released a web app that works great on Android, and makes it possible to listen on desktop/laptop/tablet as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing stories for the family!

This conscious children's story app has such added value to our family! We listen to the stories in the morning to school, activities or when travelling. An amazing selection of stories with exceptional narrators.

September 1, 2023
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Reply from StoryNest

🧚🏼‍♂️ Thank you so much for sharing how StoryNest has made a difference for your family Dayna! 🦁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My grand children love this app

My grand children love this app. The stories are very creative and include songs and sound effects and they are rich with meaning. We listen while driving in the car or when doing crafts or early in the morning on sleep over days. They even choose storynest stories over their favorite cartoons and shows and because they are audio it's a healthy alternative to "screen time". I highly recommend this app for anyone who spends quality time with children.

November 5, 2023
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Reply from StoryNest

It's great to hear from a grandmother who loves StoryNest. Thank you so much for sharing how you've woven story time into your visits with the grandkids! 👩‍👧‍👦

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