Bedtime Classics

This volume contains a collection of fairy tales from a wide array of classical works. These immortal tales include "The Enchanted Stag", "Twelve Brothers", "Puss in Boots", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Light Princess", "Beauty and the Beast", "Hansel and Gretel", "Jack the Giant Killer", "The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor", and "The Story of Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp".

After a busy day, what could be more soothing than getting into bed and listening to some of the world's most beloved classic bedtime stories exquisitely read by award-winning narrator Alison Larkin and iconic British actress Virginia McKenna, OBE? Exclusively for Audible, this delightful audiobook ends with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, read by Alison Larkin.

10 Classic Fairy Tales with a Twist - Reimagined with Laughter, Sass, and a Sprinkle of Magic Tired of fairy tales that take themselves too seriously? Dive into a world where the princes get lost, the princesses get the last word, and even the narrator might be having a laugh. This delightful collection takes ten timeless tales and gives them a playful, modern makeover—perfect for kids aged 5 to 10 and the grown-ups who love reading to them. Whether it’s bedtime, storytime, or just five minutes of quiet (finally!), these retold fairy tales serve up heart, humor, and happily-ever-afters ...

Jack and the Beanstalk and the Enchanted Friends A Bedtime Chapter Book of Courage, Curiosity, and Kindness When Lobsty the Lobster dreams of climbing higher than anyone ever has, his friends; Princess Aurora Daneen, Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, and Parroty the Parrot join him on a magical journey that reaches all the way to the clouds. Together, they plant rainbow beans that grow into a towering beanstalk, climb into a world above the sky, and discover that kindness can be stronger than fear. When they meet a lonely giant guarding his treasures, the friends use understanding and ...

The classics your child already loves — retold so the wolf says sorry In this collection, Little Red Riding Hood laughs at the tail sticking out of Grandma's quilt. The Three Little Pigs hand their sneezy wolf friend a hankie and a bowl of soup. Goldilocks says sorry three times — one for each mistake — and stays to mend the chair. The witch in the gingerbread cottage? She just wanted someone to stay for tea. Each of the ten classic tales is a full five-minute read-aloud with a real story arc: someone wants something, stumbles, and makes it right. The sentences are built for reading ...

Join literature's most beloved characters in this beautiful collection of classic bedtime stories. Travel down the rabbit hole with Alice, fly to Neverland alongside Peter Pan, and follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy. Sail in search of pirate treasure with Jim Hawkins, and keep up with the unforgettable mischief of the wooden puppet Pinocchio. This anthology brings together J. M. Barrie, Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Carlo Collodi, creating the perfect read-aloud book to inspire sweet dreams.

Rediscover the magic and menace of Grimms Fairy Tales in a fresh edition crafted for today’s readers. This Adapted for Modern Readers version keeps the original plots, moods, and morals intact while refining archaic phrasing, cleaning up inconsistent punctuation, and presenting clear, contemporary typography. Enjoy smooth, consistent formatting on every device, lightly clarified language that never talks down to you, and a reading experience that lets the stories shine without distraction. Rooted in the oral traditions of nineteenth-century Europe, these timeless tales explore justice, ...

Snuggle up and drift into the different worlds of magical characters you are sure to love in “Magical Bedtime Stories”. Here you will find 12 fascinating short stories for kids about fairies, unicorns, princesses, and more. This illustrated storybook is sure to be something both children and adults will enjoy. Your little ones will love snuggling up to you and picking one (or many!) of the 12 magic bedtime stories to read aloud. Sweet dreams are close! Short stories keep kids interested without having to stop reading in the middle of a story. Each story is a quick five minutes. This ...

The classics you remember — with the scary parts gently rewritten, and nothing else lost. Every child deserves to grow up with Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and Sleeping Beauty. But the original tellings bite: children get eaten, witches burn, and bedtime ends in "one more light on, please." This collection retells the ten true classics in full — real story arcs, characters who make mistakes and fix them, and the rhythms and refrains that make read-aloud time sing — while softening exactly the moments that give small listeners bad dreams. Grandmother hides ...

Listen along as Woody and the gang go on a campout; Anna, Elsa, and Olaf have a slumber party; Pongo puts his puppies to bed; and more! With one story for every day of the year, bedtime has never been so much fun...

Soothe your soul at bedtime as you listen to some of the world's most beautifully written classic stories, exquisitely read by Alison Larkin and Virginia McKenna. Alison's AudioFile Earphones award-winning reading of Peter Pan is followed by Through the Looking Glass and The Snow Queen. How the Elephant Got Its Trunk is read by Virginia McKenna, OBE, the iconic English actress best known for the films Born Free, A Town Like Alice, and Ring of Bright Water.

10 Epic Fairy Tales. Endless Adventure. Zero Boredom. Tired of the same old bedtime stories? The Classic Fairy Tales Collection for Kids is your ticket to a world packed with giants, genies, magical birds, dancing princesses, clever tailors—and a few wicked witches too (because what's a fairy tale without a little trouble?). Inside this magical book, kids will discover: Jack and the Beanstalk – A giant beanstalk. A daring boy. And a very grumpy giant. The Twelve Dancing Princesses – Where do they really sneak off to at night? Aladdin and the Magic Lamp – One magic lamp = one wild ...

Discover the magic of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tales in a fresh edition crafted for today’s readers. This adapted collection features clean, modern formatting, contemporary typography, and gently clarified language that keeps the original charm while removing dated distractions. Dialog and description are smoothed just enough to improve readability, so families, students, and casual readers can immerse themselves in Andersen’s imaginative worlds without stumbling over archaic phrasing or confusing page layouts. Written in the nineteenth century yet cherished across ...

Introducing our carefully curated collection designed just for you and your family. If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this collection is precisely what you've been searching for. Recognizing the pivotal role of restorative sleep in a child's overall health and happiness, we incorporate proven mindfulness meditation techniques into engaging bedtime stories. Our goal is to seamlessly blend fictional storytelling with fundamental mindfulness activities, making the bedtime routine not only enjoyable but also beneficial for your child's well-being.

Fans of the ingenious little monkey will not be disappointed as he embarks on a wild series of adventures in a traveling circus.

A little rabbit is lulled to sleep surrounded by all that he knows and loves best in the great green room of his house.

A bumper collection of accessible classics from the perennially popular BBC Radio 4 series This diverse, wide-ranging anthology features readings of 10 of the greatest books in the English language, taken from the BBC's Book at Bedtime and performed by a stellar cast of narrators. Here are...

10 Classic Fairy Tales of Animals & Tricksters – Retold with Humor and Magic Looking for bedtime stories that make kids laugh, learn, and cheer for the cleverest heroes? Welcome to a world of talking animals, daring tricksters, and magical transformations—where wit always wins and kindness never goes out of style. This enchanting, full-color collection brings together ten of the most beloved animal and trickster tales from around the world, retold with humor, heart, and a sprinkle of mischief that kids adore. Perfect bedtime stories for ages 5 to 10 and families who love classic stories...

Brought to you by Penguin. Penguin presents The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter, beautifully brought to life by a talented cast of readers, including Gary Bond, Michael Hordern, Rosemary Leach, Janet Maw, Patricia Routledge and Timothy West. The twenty-three tales in this set have never lost...

Discover the magic of the Faraway Tree this Easter. Now a major movie! The second book in the enchanting Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller - read by Kate Winslet. Joe, Beth and Frannie's cousin Rick comes to stay, reluctant at first to share in their...