A Bedtime story is a traditional form of storytelling
A bedtime story is a traditional form of storytelling, where a story is told to a child at bedtime to prepare the child for sleep.
Bedtime stories have many advantages, for parents/adults and children alike. The fixed routine of a bedtime story before sleeping has a relaxing effect, and the soothing voice of a person telling a story allows for a calm atmosphere in which the child can fall asleep more easily. The emotional aspect creates a bond between the storyteller and the listener, often a parent and child.