Kids Songs
Original children’s songs, toddler songs and preschool sing-alongs with clear words and warm melodies.
Gentle songs · cosy stories · little learners
Songs, smiles & storytime!
Sing, learn and grow with Mr Hickory — calm children’s songs, warm storytelling and gentle videos for toddlers, preschoolers and happy little learners.
A softer kind of screen time — made with music, kindness and a friendly grandad voice.
Start here
Go to the channel
youtube.com/@mrhickory
Watch Mr Hickory on YouTube
Find sing-along kids songs, story songs, nursery-style videos and gentle children’s entertainment made for calm, cosy viewing.
For parents
Calm screen time parents can feel good about
Mr Hickory is built around a simple idea: children’s videos do not need to be loud, frantic or overstimulating to be fun.
Every song and story is designed to feel warm, clear and easy to join in with — supporting language, imagination and emotional comfort through gentle music and storytelling.
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Gentle pacing
Slow enough for little minds to follow.
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Warm human feeling
Songs and stories with a real grandad-style heart.
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Simple learning
Language, rhythm, imagination and kindness.
Meet Mr Hickory
A friendly singing grandad with a song always close by
Mr Hickory is the kind of grandad who says “gather round” before a song, remembers the little details, and makes every child feel welcome.
His world is full of cosy sing-alongs, gentle stories, friendly animals, playful activities and small moments of wonder — made especially for toddlers, preschoolers and families who want something a little softer.
The voice behind the songs
Written and sung by Dave Corbett
Behind Mr Hickory’s warm animated world is Dave Corbett, a British singer-songwriter whose songs bring the gentle, human feeling at the heart of the channel.
Mr Hickory gives children a friendly character to connect with, while Dave’s songwriting gives the music its cosy voice, sing-along rhythm and real storytime warmth.
What you’ll find
Little videos with a lot of heart
Cosy Stories
Bedtime-style stories and story songs for kids, told with calm rhythm and gentle imagination.
Gentle Activities
Simple prompts, movement moments and creative ideas children can enjoy with grown-ups.
Kind Little Lessons
Soft messages about kindness, patience, friendship, confidence and everyday feelings.
“A warm place for little hearts and big imaginations.”
Helpful answers
For grown-ups searching for calmer kids videos
Is Mr Hickory suitable for toddlers and preschoolers?
Yes. Mr Hickory is created for little learners, especially toddlers and preschool-age children who enjoy songs, stories, rhythm and gentle visual entertainment.
What kind of children’s songs does Mr Hickory make?
The channel focuses on original kids songs, sing-along songs, nursery-style music, story songs and simple educational songs for young children.
Is this calm screen time?
That is the goal. Mr Hickory’s style is slower, warmer and less overstimulating than many fast-paced kids videos, with a focus on comfort, imagination and language.
Who writes and sings the songs?
The songs are written and sung by Dave Corbett, a British singer-songwriter. Mr Hickory is the animated character who brings that gentle song-and-story world to life for children.
Where can we watch the videos?
The main home for Mr Hickory videos is YouTube. Tap the button below to visit the channel and watch songs and stories together.
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Follow along for gentle kids songs, cosy storytelling, activity ideas and updates from Mr Hickory.