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Category: Animals

Wildlife, pets and farm animals lead this broad collection of bedtime stories. Visit a zoo, listen to bats inside a cave, follow mice preparing for Halloween or discover what different creatures eat. Some tales introduce simple facts and animal sounds; others give their characters human-sized problems involving courage, sharing or home. Reading times range from brief baby stories to long animal adventures.

Stompy, the Sorriesaurus

Stompy never means to hurt anyone, but his stomping causes trouble and he is afraid to say sorry. Share this dinosaur bedtime story as he learns that a real apology means helping to put things right, from a spoiled picnic to a pile of crushed berries.

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.

Friendly Farm Adventure

Rosie the cow and her pig, duck, and horse friends are planning a picnic beneath a shady tree. In this short farm animal bedtime story, everyone brings something to share, turning a sunny afternoon into a happy meal together.

The Symphony of Farmer Fred’s Farm

Welcome to Farmer Fred’s farm, where every animal has a sound, a job, and a place in the day’s joyful song. This short farm bedtime story follows the cows, sheep, pig, duck, chickens, and horse from sunrise until the farm grows quiet and everyone settles down to sleep.