Time for bed! Spin the Bedtime Story Wheel to randomly pick a fairytale to read tonight! It works right in your browser. Learn how to customize your wheel.
The Bedtime Story Wheel is a magical tool for parents to help settle the nightly debate of "which book should we read?" Pre-loaded with classic fairy tales, this wheel lets children feel involved in the decision process. Just spin the wheel, and whatever it lands on is the story for the night.
Get started in under 30 seconds — here's how.
Make sure the books on the wheel are actually on the shelf!
Get the kids settled in bed.
Let the child tap the screen to spin the wheel.
Enjoy a calm story before sleep.
Make bedtime a breeze.
Incorporate the wheel spin into your nightly bedtime routine to create structure and excitement.
Instead of titles, put "A Dragon", "A Castle", and "A Magic Wand" on the wheel and invent a new story.
Use the wheel to decide if it is reading time, quiet time, or sleep time.
Yes! Open the text tab and replace our fairy tales with your child's favorite books.
You can easily mute the wheel! Just click the gear icon (Settings) and uncheck the sound effects before spinning.
Yes, after adding all your books, use the Share button to get a custom link you can bookmark.
Child psychologists often recommend giving children "structured choices" to avoid tantrums. If a child feels they have no control over bedtime, they will resist it. A Story Spinner gives them the illusion of control—they get to press the button that decides the story! However, you still control the boundaries by choosing which books go on the wheel.
If you don't have books handy, try using the wheel to invent a story. Create three wheels:
Spin them all and make up a short, relaxing tale. It stimulates imagination and is a great bonding activity.