
The North Star
Oliver meets the North Star, the steady light that guides travelers and makes the night feel calm and sure.
- Best for ages5 to 8
- Length7 min
- Topicspace
- Read along5 languages
- AdsNone, ever
- OfflineYes, once downloaded
The North Star turns real space science into a calm bedtime story. The narration stays gentle and the facts stay accurate, so curious children fall asleep on a sense of wonder instead of a screen full of noise.
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Questions about The North Star
What age is The North Star for?
The North Star is a calm bedtime science story for children aged 5 to 8, narrated gently so it works as part of a wind down routine before sleep.
How long is The North Star?
The North Star runs about 7 min, a comfortable length for a single bedtime listen.
What languages is it available in?
The narration and read along text are available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese (European and Brazilian), five languages in total, so families can listen and read in their own language.
Does Dreamtime Stories have ads?
No. Dreamtime Stories has no ads and no behavioral advertising. The North Star plays start to finish with nothing that interrupts a child at bedtime.
Can we listen offline?
Yes. Once a story is downloaded in the Dreamtime Stories app it plays offline, so bedtime works without Wi Fi, on a plane or in the car.
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