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Funny bedtime stories

A little laugh before lights out

Sometimes the mystery is your own sleepy nose. Sometimes the muffins seem to want to trade places. Open a book with a joke your child can join in on.

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Cover of Who Said Pfffft?

Recorded narration 1:56

Who Said Pfffft?

Nim keeps hearing PFFFFT at her first meadow sleepover. Mouse squeaks. Rabbit thumps. So who is making that sound?

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“Nim's first meadow sleepover was nearly perfect. The grass made a cozy bed. Her friends nest…”

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Cover of Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic

Recorded 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 Pippa's Very Big Birthday

Recorded narration 2:52

Pippa's Very Big Birthday

Pippa wants her friend beside her in the birthday parade. Nell wants quieter company. A bigger invitation is not the answer.

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“Princess Pippa had a birthday plan: a parade from the palace gate to the little bridge, with…”

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Silly in the middle. Softer at the end.

The parade has loud honks, the picnic has upside-down jokes, and the sleepover has a repeated pfffft. All three finish with a quieter scene. If your child loves joining in, leave a pause for the next sound.

Have a little idea of your own?

Start with this one, or change it to something your child loves.

Two friends try to have a quiet picnic, but their snacks keep sliding toward each other.

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