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Category: Age

Choose a bedtime story by the listener’s age and preferred level of detail. The child categories range from short, repetitive stories for babies to preschool read-alouds, early-reader adventures and longer narratives for children aged ten and above. Age labels are practical guides, not strict rules; reading experience, sensitivity and interest matter when deciding whether a particular story is a comfortable fit.

Stanley the Shoe

Stanley is an old shoe left in the garden, until a city gang offers him a new adventure. This long fantasy bedtime story follows the theft of a magical shoelace and Stanley's decision to make amends. Read it in chapters with older children and talk about the choices he makes.

Sammy the Snail

Sammy the snail dreams of going fast, but a garden adventure with Lucy the ladybug helps him discover the gift of his own pace.

Watermelon Duke

Duke is a young watermelon sprout with big plans for Farmer Joe’s garden. In this watermelon bedtime story, hungry rabbits threaten the patch, Duke invents a prickly defense, and a friendship with Clara the cow helps both plants and animals look after one another.