Join in with CBeebies Bedtime Story Read and Rave

This Children in Need Appeal Day, take part in a very special party as the stars of CBeebies invite you to read and rave! Find all the details of how you and your child can get involved right here.

This Children in Need Appeal Day, as part of Challenge Yourself 2026, Pudsey Bear has challenged Dodge to host a special BBC Children in Need CBeebies Bedtime Story Read and Rave at The British Library.

Join CBeebies friends Evie, Nigel and Dodge with special guests Duggee and Pudsey as they bring the magic of storytelling alive with libraries, nurseries and primary schools across the country.

The Read and Rave will be a 20-minute show with a live CBeebies Bedtime Story, which turns into a colourful sensory party with balloons, music and dancing. 

Let your little ones enjoy the party with Pudsey Bear and the CBeebies stars via the Read and Rave livestream that takes place on Friday 13 November 2026 at 10:30am.

Grab your glow sticks and get involved at in-person events at your local library (check your local library's website for more details), as well as special events streamed live to libraries up and down the country.

🪩 You can watch the CBeebies Bedtime Story Read and Rave livestream here. 📺

Snuggle up with your little one and enjoy a different bedtime story every night, read by a host of familiar celebrity faces. Make CBeebies Bedtime Story a treasured part of your bedtime routine.

You can watch all of the CBeebies Bedtime Stories on BBC iPlayer.

CBeebies Bedtime Stories has welcomed lots of famous faces to read a book before bedtime, including musicians, actors, writers, athletes and more. 

Check out some more of our favourite CBeebies Bedtime Stories:

You can find bedtime tips and advice from experts on CBeebies Parenting.