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Short Bedtime Stories

365 Bedtime Stories

Mary Graham Bonner

365 Bedtime Stories by Mary Graham Bonner is a book with 365 short stories designed to be read as bedtime stories. Each story is short and intended to be a comforting and uplifting read for children.

A Month of Bedtime Stories: The First Five Stories

Neil McFarlane

A Month of Bedtime Stories: The First Five Stories by Neil McFarlane is a collection of imaginative and engaging short stories for children, including tales such as "Nanoodle Snagglebottom" and "Captain Slinky and the Cockney Pirates." These stories aim to captivate young readers before they fall asleep.

Pirates cove

T. Albert

Pirates cove by T. Albert is an exciting story about a young man who discovers a hidden treasure with the help of a pirate's spirit, Sand-dollar. The plot involves maritime adventures, surprising discoveries, and important lessons about sharing and doing good.

Where Do My Thoughts Go?

Sherein Bansal

Where Do My Thoughts Go? by Sherein Bansal is a children's book that explores the whimsical and imaginative journey of a girl who wonders where her thoughts are headed. Through playful and creative settings, the story touches on themes of curiosity, imagination, and bedtime reflections.

Dylan the dragon

Zani Mathoo

Dylan the dragon by Zani Mathoo tells the story of Dylan, a young blue dragon who lives in the Rockstone Mountains in Scotland. Despite his loneliness, Dylan seeks to make friends and, after some setbacks, manages to strike up a friendship with the children of the nearby town, taking them on exciting adventures through the mountains.

Kroaker the bullfrog

T. Albert

Kroaker the bullfrog by author T. Albert tells the story of Kroaker, an intelligent toad who is friendly with two brave fish. Through the adventures of these characters, as children we learn valuable lessons about common sense and the importance of acting quickly in dangerous situations.

Jessie the rabbit

T. Albert

Jessie the rabbit by T. Albert tells the story of Jessie, a shy rabbit who becomes a hero when he saves a friend in danger during a forest fire. Despite her shyness, Jessie demonstrates bravery and cunning when she rescues Teddy the puppy, showing how caution and preparation can lead to heroic acts.

Little Bunny’s Sleepless Night

Carol Roth

Little Bunny’s Sleepless Night by Carol Roth. This book contains an illustrated story about a lonely bunny who is looking for company to sleep with. Through his adventures with different animal friends, Little Bunny discovers that there is no place like home to rest.

How to Be Happy

Danielle Bruckert

How to Be Happy by Danielle Bruckert is part of the Learn Sight Words series and offers simple tips for finding happiness through positive actions. Characters like Gerty Goat, Colin Cow and others share valuable principles such as worrying less and dancing more, giving more than receiving, and creating more than consuming.

My Dream in the Drawer

Fred Strydom

My Dream in the Drawer by Fred Strydom is a charming children's book that tells the story of a small dream hidden in a drawer, which grows and inspires the protagonist to share it with others. Through whimsical illustrations and a moving narrative, the book explores the power of dreams, imagination, and sharing with others.

Hector the hermit crab

T. Albert

Hector the hermit crab by T. Albert, this book tells the story of Jimmy and Tammy, who love their pet Hermit crab. Despite taking good care of him, they realize that Hermit is sad and decide to free him to find happiness in his natural home.

Teju’s Shadow

Sope Martins, Ndumiso Nyoni, Aisha O’Reilly

Teju’s Shadow, this book tells the story of Teju, who becomes worried when he feels that something is constantly following him, revealing that it is his own shadow. Through interaction with his mother, Teju learns to appreciate and play with his shadow, overcoming his fear of the dark.

Under My Bed

Anupa Lal

Under My Bed by Anupa Lal tells the story of a boy who wakes up during the night thirsty and is scared to discover what appears to be a tiger under his bed. With her mother's help, she realizes that it was just her yellow and black sweater. The story culminates with the boy going back to sleep and dreaming of real tigers in the jungle.

Up in the air

T. Albert

Up in the Air by author T. Albert is a fun poem that celebrates the wonders found in the air, from birds to airplanes to hot air balloons. Invites children to explore the sky and dream about the possibilities that the aerial world offers, encouraging imagination and curiosity.

The lion and the mouse

LearnEnglish Kids

The lion and the mouse by LearnEnglish Kids narrates the story of a lion and a mouse who form an unlikely friendship. The mouse helps the lion, proving that even the smallest creatures can be of great help.

The way of the woods

T. Albert

The way of the woods by T. Albert is a memorable tale about the friendship between Paw-Paw the bear, Dillard the dog, and Willard the weasel. The story highlights the importance of friendship and bravery, ideal to be read repeatedly by young readers at bedtime.

Do you wonder why bugs are good?

T. Albert

Do you wonder why bugs are good? by T. Albert is a fun story that explores beneficial insects and how they help us. Through a story between Little Betty and her grandfather, we teach about the importance of good insects in the garden and how they contribute to maintaining the natural balance.

Bubble fun

T. Albert

Bubble fun by author T. Albert is a playful and frothy story that invites children to discover the world of bubbles through the story of Tristan and his encounter with a man who blows bubbles. The narrative is full of fun, learning and the excitement of becoming a bubble scientist.

Angel! Look out!

LearnEnglish Kids

Angel! Look out! by LearnEnglish Kids tells the story of Angel and his adventures on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. When Angel walks past the coral and encounters dangerous sea creatures, he learns valuable lessons about staying safe and being careful.

Teddy’s adventure

LearnEnglish Kids

Teddy’s Adventure by LearnEnglish Kids narrates the journey of a forgotten teddy bear named Teddy who goes on an unexpected adventure after being left behind by his owner, Kumiko. From being tossed around by a dog to ending up at a dump, Teddy's adventure takes unexpected turns before he is reunited with Kumiko.

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