A birthday story for your child
A birthday is a child's own celebration, and a story of their own makes it even more special. With the birthday child as the hero and a Happy birthday at the end, the story fits the evening of the big day or a birthday morning.
Ideas for a birthday story
- The birthday child is the hero, by name.
- Their favourite character joins in, such as a dragon or a princess.
- Use the wish to say what is being celebrated, for example a fifth birthday.
- Brothers, sisters and friends can join as listeners.
- The story ends with Happy birthday.
Explore other stories
- Wool from the BramblesClassic tale · ages 9–12 · 7–8 min
- Too Bright, Too DarkClassic tale · ages 3–6 · 2–3 min
- The Accidental ConductorClassic tale · ages 6–9 · 9–10 min
- Boom Boom on the PillowEncouraging story · ages 1–3 · 2–3 min
Make your own story with Hushspun
Choose Happy birthday as the closing wish in Hushspun. Your child is the hero, and you can use the wish to say what the story celebrates.
The story starts playing in about a minute, and a shared link works for a day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I share the birthday story?
Yes. You can share the story with a link that works for a day, for example with grandparents.
Which ages is it for?
Stories can be made for ages 1 to 12.