Narrated Bed Time Stories Featuring Licorice

🌿 Welcome to the Licorice Storytime Video Collection

These beautifully illustrated and narrated videos were originally created by Lidia LoPinto and first released on YouTube, where they delighted thousands of viewers. Each story was lovingly written and illustrated by Lidia, bringing together nature, adventure, and heartwarming animal characters to inspire young minds.

While these videos are no longer available on our public YouTube channel, we’ve carefully compiled them here as a private collection for families and educators to enjoy. Whether used for bedtime, classroom enrichment, or quiet time at home, these stories invite children into a world where kindness, curiosity, and nature are always at the heart of the journey.

✨ Each story is paired with a matching illustrated book. You’ll find a link to purchase the full collection of print books below this video compilation.

The narrations in these videos were made by artificial voices by Eleven Labs.  Other videos in our collection are narrated by human narrators. 

🦋 Creating a Dragonfly Paradise

Join Dad and the kids as they transform their backyard into a dragonfly haven—complete with lily pads, smooth stones, and sunlit ponds. Along the way, children learn about these fascinating, shimmering insects and how they help the environment. A gentle, uplifting story for nature-loving children.

🦊 How Baby Foxes Save the Forest

In this heartwarming tale, a family of foxes navigates the wonders of the forest under the wise guidance of Momma Fox. As the young kits learn to hunt, they also discover their important role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. A perfect wind-down story filled with natural beauty and quiet lessons.

 

🐺 Manji the Brave Coyote

Manji, a resilient coyote, overcomes hardship with the help of kind forest creatures and a caring human family. This inspiring tale of healing, friendship, and courage follows Manji’s journey from recovery to reunion with his pups, teaching children about wildlife and compassion.

🐶 Cockapoo Cuteness Overload

Join Licorice and Coco, the adorable black cockapoo puppies, in this playful, energetic short. From licks and cuddles to mischievous zoomies, this light-hearted video is sure to delight young viewers who love dogs and joyful chaos.

🦗 The Mantis in the Pinecone

Follow the journey of a tiny praying mantis as it grows into a guardian of the forest. Peaceful narration and vibrant illustrations make this an ideal bedtime story while teaching children about the hidden heroes of the natural world.

🐶🦫 Licorice and the Woodchucks

Licorice, the spirited black cockapoo, forms a surprising friendship with a family of woodchucks in the garden. Together, they explore, snack, and play—offering gentle lessons in kindness and the value of every creature in the ecosystem.

🐸 The Kindness Frog

A mischievous little frog learns the true meaning of kindness after a day of teasing his pond mates. This sweet story is perfect for teaching empathy, cooperation, and the idea that everyone can change for the better.

🦫 Licorice and the Lost Baby Beaver

Licorice discovers a lost baby beaver in the woods and helps guide it to safety. With the help of a kind family, the beaver finds warmth, love, and a new home. This bedtime favorite teaches children about compassion, friendship, and caring for animals in need.