A Gift For Brambleton T. Beetle

Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids

Rhea Pechter

Arts, Stories For Kids, Kids & Family, Books

4.6 • 6.2K Ratings

🗓️ 25 April 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Brambleton T. Beetle has many items on his to-do list. So when his lovable yet breathless cousin, Delphine, leaves for a weekslong trip, he feels a measure of relief at having some quiet in which to get things done. That is, until he discovers a surprise gift Delphine has left behind. It does not feel like a gift at all; it feels like yet another task to be completed. And when a knock comes at the door of his hut, he is presented with a unique opportunity that seems to offer a solution to all his problems. Listen in to find out whether Brambleton's plans turn out as expected. Thank you to EVELYN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

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0:00.0	This is Ria.
0:10.5	Welcome to Little Stories for Tiny People.
0:15.0	Truth be told, years ago, when some very nice person would give me a house plant as a gift, my first reaction was not
0:25.9	gratitude. It was fear. And my first thought was always, this plant is not going to make it.
0:36.0	Back then, I was excellent at overwatering plants.
0:41.7	I was also excellent at underwatering plants.
0:46.1	I was not so good at just watering plants.
0:51.6	So a plant entering my home had good reason to worry. And so did I. But I've
0:59.7	gotten a lot better at keeping plants alive. And now when someone gives me one, I'm just
1:08.2	happy and thankful.
1:15.8	I can appreciate it for the gift that it is.
1:23.6	Our story today is about a similar, albeit slightly more ridiculous, journey.
1:27.5	It's called a gift for Bramilton T. Beetle.
1:29.8	Take it away, Evelyn.
1:31.8	Remember, there are
1:33.3	no pictures. You have
1:35.4	to imagine the pictures in your
1:37.4	mind. You can imagine the
1:39.4	pictures however you want.
1:41.3	Okay, here we go.
1:43.3	Okay. however you want. Okay, here we go.
1:55.7	So then, Dante and I said at the exact, I mean the exact same time, do you have those in a size 12? It was so funny, although I guess you had to be there.
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