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Short bedtime stories

Short bedtime stories, ready to read

A first sleepover, a sleepy sound mystery, or one last game before goodbye. Pick a short book to read together, with the narration time shown before you open it.

Choose the time you have

Cover of The Moon Pebble Blanket

Recorded narration 1:50

The Moon Pebble Blanket

Bram lends his bedtime pebble to Momo for a first sleepover. His own paw feels empty—until a very small snore keeps him company.

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“Momo's first sleepover began with two pillows and a great deal of wiggling. Bram tucked in h…”

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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 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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Cover of One More Game

Recorded narration 2:57

One More Game

Bramble wants one more game before Rill leaves. Both friends have something they have not said about the goodbye.

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“Rill was leaving at sunrise. All day, Bramble watched her best friend hop along the fence, t…”

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A little time for the pictures, too

The times are the recorded narration. Reading aloud, looking at pictures, and stopping for a question can take longer. Start with the sleepy sound mystery for a laugh, or choose the goodbye story for a more tender evening.

Have a little idea of your own?

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

A sleepy animal keeps hearing a funny sound, then discovers it is coming from its own nose.

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