Teeny Tiny Stevies
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's music |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Bethany 'Beth' Stephen, Sibylla 'Byll' Stephen |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Children's music albums, picture books |
Teeny Tiny Stevies is an Australian children's music ensemble that has earned both ARIA and AIR Awards. Established in 2015 by sisters Bethany 'Beth' and Sibylla 'Byll' Stephen—who also perform as the indie folk group The Little Stevies—the duo has made significant contributions to the genre.
Biography
Beth and Byll Stephen initiated Teeny Tiny Stevies as a complementary endeavor alongside their established musical pursuits, swiftly achieving acclaim through ARIA and AIR Awards. Their creative output includes work for Play School, Sesame Studios, ABC Kids, and Gardening Australia.
Their concerts are designed to captivate young families, delivering interactive experiences that connect across age groups.
Motivated by Byll’s personal journey with her toddler, the sisters began composing children’s songs in 2015, initially crafting a piece about toilet training before expanding into a full-length album.
Their first release, Useful Songs for Little People, was distributed via The Little Stevies’ official website and featured standout tracks such as "I Ate a Rainbow" and "Family (Love Is Love)". Notably, "Baby in Mum's Tummy" from this album was shortlisted as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition.
After extensive touring, their sophomore album Helpful Songs For Little People debuted in February 2018 through ABC Kids. It garnered an ARIA nomination for Best Children's Album and included singles like "Boss of My Own Body" and "Boy Or Girl Colour".
In April 2020, they introduced "Stay Home", a track created to assist children in comprehending the COVID-19 pandemic context.
Their third studio album, Thoughtful Songs for Little People (released August 2020), featured singles such as "Had You to Teach Me", "Superpower", and "Good for Your Health". This album secured the 2020 ARIA Award for Best Children's Album as well as the 2021 AIR Award in the same category.
Branching into publishing, their inaugural picture book ‘Boss of Your Own Body’ (Harper Collins) earned a nomination for the 2022 ABIA Award for Best Children's Book. Additional titles inspired by their music—including ‘Family, all that you dream it to be’, ‘Sleep Through the Night’, ‘How Brave I Can Be’, and 'Christmas Days in the Sunshine'—have resonated widely with Australian families.
In May 2022, Teeny Tiny Stevies unveiled their fourth studio album, How to Be Creative, which includes singles like "Collaborate" and "How Am I Different". This concept album offers a ten-track exploration of creativity and was honored with the 2023 AIR Award for Best Independent Children's Album.
The group released a Christmas-themed EP titled What Rhymes with Christmas? in November 2022, featuring songs such as "December" and "Christmas in Summer".
Their fifth studio album, The Green Album, launched in April 2024, contains singles "Babyccino", "Energy", and "Climate Change". This album centers on environmental consciousness, encouraging families to adopt small but meaningful eco-friendly actions.
In October 2024, they collaborated with Zoos Victoria to raise awareness about the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon through the song and video "A Tiny Dragon", which is prominently showcased at Melbourne Zoo’s Dragon Disco event.
Animated Music Videos
The animated music videos of Teeny Tiny Stevies, created by illustrator Simon Howe, are frequently aired on ABC Kids TV and Amazon Prime.
Additionally, Sesame Studios produced a video for their song By My Side.
Albums
| Album Title | Release Information | Highest Chart Position |
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| AUS | ||
| Useful Songs for Little People |
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| Helpful Songs for Little People |
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| Thoughtful Songs for Little People |
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| How to Be Creative |
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| The Green Album |
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| Brain Fart |
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Extended plays
| Title | Release Details |
|---|---|
| What Rhymes with Christmas |
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AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (AIR Awards) celebrate achievements within Australia's independent music industry on an annual basis.
! |- | 2021 | Thoughtful Songs for Little People | rowspan="3" | Best Independent Children's Album or EP | | |- | 2023 | How to Be Creative | | |- | 2025 | The Green Album | |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards honor outstanding accomplishments and creativity across all categories of Australian music every year.
! |- |2018 |Helpful Songs for Little People | rowspan="3" |Best Children's Album | | |- | 2020 | Thoughtful Songs for Little People | | |- | 2022 | How to Be Creative | | |-