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Tonie story recommendations

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Crimblecrumble1990 · 02/09/2025 08:48

Hi, my son loves listening to a Tonie as he’s falling asleep. I’m looking for any recommendations for Tonies that are a bit longer in story length? And preferably more story / less songs.

He has the Minions one which he loves. And SpiderMan / Toy Story which he likes but we skip over the songs.

He loves the Moana / Encanto films, does anyone know if those Tonies have long stories or if they are mainly songs etc.

Thinking ahead to Christmas presents already!

Thanks in advance.

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Wallabyone · 02/09/2025 13:19

How old is he? My son is 6 and loves the Ronald Dahl Tonies.

Nomsdeplume · 09/09/2025 17:36

The book pocket tonies are also
great as they’re the full unabridged book. However it depends on their age. I also second the Roald Dahl, and both Paddington bear ones are great longer story tonies for younger children.

Reachabletree · 22/09/2025 11:03

My daughter absolutely loves the famous five one. Much more than some of the modern ones. No songs, just 4 slightly longer stories so sounds like it might fit the bill nicely.

Crimblecrumble1990 · 22/09/2025 11:21

Thank you for the recommendations!

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rappell · 19/01/2026 15:29

I love our Tonies and can't beat a good roald dahl but I just got into willowtale. They allow you to create stories tailored to your child's emotional development. Like for our five year old, who is really shy, I use it whenever we are about to try something new. Pop in a scenario and it creates a lovely audiobook and printable book with illustrations.

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