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Animal bedtime stories with small problems and big hearts

Rabbits whose long ears need a taller tent, a cat and a bat who can’t agree on where to sit, and a fox whose enormous tail needs an aisle seat. Animals with very particular problems—and gentle ways of solving them.

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Three animal stories for ages four to seven

Cover of The Blue Blanket Tent
  • Ages 6–7
  • 10 pages
  • Narration 3:06

The Blue Blanket Tent

Fern wants a tent tall enough for her ears. Tansy wants a snug roof. Their favorite cushions help them find room for both.

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“Rain was coming, and story night needed a roof. Fern carried the blue blanket across the rug…”

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Cover of Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic
  • Around age 6
  • 9 pages
  • Narration 2:57

Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic

Miso likes to sit. Bim likes to hang. They try a few very unsuitable picnic spots before finding one that works for both.

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“On Halloween evening, Miso tied on her leaf cape over her teal neckerchief. She packed two m…”

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Cover of Fenn's Bus Seat
  • Around age 4
  • 6 pages
  • Narration 1:43

Fenn's Bus Seat

Fenn is worried his enormous tail will get in the way at school. An aisle seat and a very silly bus noise leave room for a new friend.

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“On his first day of school, Fenn stopped at the classroom door. His tail was enormous. What…”

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The rabbits settle into their tent, and the cat and bat tuck in at home after their picnic—both quiet finishes. Fenn the fox, for about four, ends his school day with a lively pretend-bus game. Looking for one animal in particular? There are bear, bunny, dog, cat, and dinosaur stories too.

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