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01 / OPEN LANTERN STUDIO
Small stories. Wide-open worlds. Children’s books, read-alouds, and music videos that make room for curiosity, imagination, and a little quiet wonder.
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1 / 23 · Goodnight, Little Weather ▶ STEP INTO THE STORY A BEDTIME STORY FOR CURIOUS LITTLE MINDS
Goodnight,Little Weather Say goodnight to the rain, the wind, the clouds, and the moon. A gentle introduction to the world outside the window, shared through story and song.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE ANIMAL SOUNDS & DISCOVERY
Look Who: Ducks Meet the ducks through sounds and fun facts, in a gentle video for curious little listeners.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE KIND OCEAN · READ ALOUD
Big and Small—Find Them All! Look closely and discover big and small in this Kind Ocean read-aloud for toddlers.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE A STORY TO SHARE
The Little Giant’s Quiet Roar Settle in together for The Little Giant’s Quiet Roar, a read-aloud story for children.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE SEARCH, FIND & EXPLORE
Maya Goes Camping Join Maya on a camping adventure. Pause, look carefully, and see what you can find along the way.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE KIND OCEAN · COUNTING
One, Two, Three. Count with Me! A little counting, a little discovery. Count along with this Kind Ocean book for toddlers.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE A READ-ALOUD FOR LITTLE LISTENERS
Bubbles! Make room for a bubbly story break with this playful read-aloud for children.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE AN OCEAN STORY TO SHARE
Little Fish, Big Ocean Friend Step into an ocean story with Little Fish, Big Ocean Friend. A read-aloud to enjoy together.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE ANIMAL SOUNDS & DISCOVERY
Look Who: Owls Meet the owls through sounds and fun facts. A small invitation to notice the natural world.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE A LITTLE LAUGHTER, A LITTLE STORY
Whatever You Do, Don’t Yawn! Share a smile with this funny read-aloud for children. Can you make it through without a yawn?
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE GENTLE RHYMES TO SHARE
That Feels Right Slow down for a gentle rhyming read-aloud. A story to listen to side by side.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE A CLEANUP SONG FOR KIDS
What a Day! What a Mess! Bring a little rhythm to tidying up with a happy cleanup rap to enjoy together.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE KIND OCEAN · COLORS
Red, Blue, Peekaboo! Look for colors with Kind Ocean in a read-aloud made for curious toddlers.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE SEARCH, FIND & EXPLORE
Maya Goes to the Beach Head to the beach with Maya. Take your time, look around, and discover the details in this search-and-find read-aloud.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE A STORY TO SHARE
Puffin and Newt Keep a Promise Meet Puffin and Newt in a read-aloud about keeping a promise. A story to share and talk about together.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE PAUSE, LOOK & FIND
Tiny Tools Around Town Explore Tiny Tools Around Town in a pause-and-find read-aloud for preschoolers. What will you notice?
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE ANIMAL SOUNDS & DISCOVERY
Look Who: Deer Meet deer, elk, moose, and reindeer through their sounds in a video for curious toddlers.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE KIND OCEAN · TAKING TURNS
My Turn, Your Turn—Here We Go! Explore taking turns with Kind Ocean in a story to share with little listeners.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE KIND OCEAN · READ ALOUD
Up, Down, Look Around! Look up, look down, and look around with this Kind Ocean read-aloud for toddlers.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE KIND OCEAN · ALPHABET
ABC, Come See with Me! Explore the alphabet from A to Z with Kind Ocean in a read-aloud for toddlers.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE ANIMAL DISCOVERY
Look Who: Rabbits Meet wild rabbits and hares in a video for curious toddlers.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE ANIMAL SOUNDS & DISCOVERY
Look Who: Horses and Friends Discover horses, zebras, donkeys, and ponies through their sounds in a video to enjoy together.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
▶ WATCH TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE A STORY TO SHARE
Mossy and the Midnight Apology Settle in for Mossy and the Midnight Apology, a read-aloud story for children.
For little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.
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How this story was made Created through a human-directed generative AI production process. AI tools generated underlying text, illustrations, animation, narration, and music. Open Lantern Media provided creative direction, selection, arrangement, editing, compositing, typography, pacing, modifications, quality review, and final audiovisual assembly.
02 / THOUGHTFUL TOOLS
IN DEVELOPMENT · FOR IPHONE This Moment,Later. Some moments deserve another visit.
A birthday wish. A family video. A photograph from an ordinary day you never want to forget. Choose a memory and a future date to come back to it.
01 Choose your moment A photo, video, or recording worth keeping close.
02 Give it a future date A birthday, an anniversary, or a day just because.
03 Let your calendar bring you back Your media in your chosen drive. A reminder in your calendar.
Explore This Moment, Later ↗ A memory. A future reminder.
THE LIGHT BEHIND THE WORK
Helping people see the world—and themselves—more clearly. Open Lantern Media LLC creates stories, videos, and thoughtful tools with a shared purpose: to cultivate curiosity, deepen understanding, and help people carry something meaningful into everyday life.
We believe children deserve beautiful stories and profound ideas, presented with care. We believe technology should serve people’s lives. And we believe a good experience stays with you long after it ends.
Say hello ↗ ✦ Make room for curiosity. Better questions open new ways of seeing.
✦ Respect the learner. Simplify the presentation. Keep the depth.
✦ Carry it into life. The most meaningful learning travels with you.
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03 / ON THE HORIZON
A new way to ThinkAhead. We’re exploring games that help people practice thoughtful choices through joyful discovery. Built around curiosity, observation, reflection, and the question: What might you not be considering?
EARLY EXPLORATION