Free full story · 6:42STORIES FOR CHILDREN. ROOM FOR EVERYONE.
A world
of wonder.
Original audio stories for children
and the grown-ups beside them.
BEGIN WITH A STORY
Where shall we wander?
Choose a story. Press play.
The rest is yours to imagine.
- Two free full stories
- No website sign-up
- Written & narrated by Sam Friend
Free full story · 6:42
Free full story · 5:45
Listen in the app · 8:13A forest full of sound
The Song the Forest Found Within
Tulo listens for his place in the forest’s song.
THE HEART OF BEING BOOKS
Nothing to become.
So much to discover.
A little bird. A waking room. A forest finding its song. Being Books gives imagination somewhere to wander, with room for the person listening.
Created by Sam Friend, the stories grow from a belief that connection and wholeness are already part of us. A child can come for the adventure; the grown-up beside them may discover something of their own.
The intention behind Being BooksIN THE BEING BOOKS APP
Two ways to listen.
The same story. A little more room at bedtime.
STANDARD EDITION
Whenever a story calls.
The complete story, with narration and original music. For a journey, a quiet moment or simply wanting to listen.
BEDTIME EDITION
A longer arrival.
Music that remains.
More time to settle into the story, with original music continuing after the narration ends. A little space at the end of the day.
THE MUSIC WITHIN
Made for the world
of each story.
Original soundtracks accompany the voice, the pauses and the imagined world. Sam weaves solfeggio frequencies into the music as part of his creative approach to sound.
Discover the app
Standard & Bedtime editions · One optional membership
For iPhone and iPad · Includes in-app purchases
TAKE THE STORIES WITH YOU
A small library.
A whole world to listen to.
Keep a collection of original audio stories close for journeys, everyday pauses and the end of the day. Start here with a free story, then explore more in the app.
Explore the Being Books appFor iPhone and iPad · Includes in-app purchases
What is Being Books?
Original audio stories for children and the grown-ups beside them. Imagined worlds and ordinary moments make room for wonder, connection and each listener’s own experience.
Can we listen without the app?
Yes. The Sky Inside and The Morning That Is Already Here are complete, free recordings on this website. Choose either story and press Listen free. No website account is needed.
Are the stories just for bedtime?
Bedtime is one possibility. A journey, an afternoon or a shared pause can be another. In the app, Bedtime editions offer more time to settle and music that continues after the narration. There is no particular feeling you need to arrive at.