Bedtime Science

Adventure, science fiction, aesop’s fables, classic fairy tales, and Christmas story books for children.

When a mysterious envelope arrives for Jake Ransom, he and his older sister, Kady, are plunged into a gripping chain of events. An artifact found by their parents - on the expedition from which they never returned - leads Jake and Kady to a strange world inhabited by a peculiar mix of long-lost civilizations, a world that may hold the key to their parents' disappearance.

A secret past can destroy the future. It all begins when Wade Kaplan receives a strange, coded email from his uncle Henry, shortly before the old man's sudden and suspicious death. He sets off for Germany to attend the funeral with his father, Roald, and his three friends Darrell, Lily, and Becca, only to discover that Uncle Henry left them yet another baffling message that they suspect is the key to figuring out how and why he died. The message leads to a clue, which sends them to a dark and creepy family tomb.

Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life—and especially her boyfriend, David���to return to the faerie world. But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel’s feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choice—a choice that could break her heart.

Strange things are happening in Maya's tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Then, one year later, mountain lions are spotted rather frequently around Maya's home and her reactions to them are somewhat . . . unexpected. Her best friend, Daniel, has also been experiencing unexplainable premonitions about certain people and situations.

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Benson Fisher escaped from Maxfield Academy's deadly rules and brutal gangs. The worst was over. Or so he thought. But now he's trapped on the other side of the wall, in a different kind of prison. A town filled with familiar faces. People from Maxfield who Benson had seen die. Friends he was afraid he had killed. They are all pawns in the school's twisted experiment, held captive and controlled by an unseen force.

It’s summer break, and Raven knows she should stay put in Dullsville until her immortal love returns. But when she decides to go after Alexander, she can’t resist a visit to her favorite Goth-spot, The Coffin Club. Sneaking inside, Raven is shocked to discover a secret door that leads to the entrance of another hidden club. There’s something peculiar about this cryptic hangout—and it’s too enticing for Raven to resist.

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When the clock strikes twelve and the stars begin to twinkle, Nico's bedroom transforms into a launchpad for dreams. With a gentle whoosh, a glowing midnight balloon lifts him into the sky, carrying him far beyond his window and into the heart of the night. As Nico soars past the crescent moon and glides through shimmering constellations, he meets celestial creatures, rides stardust breezes, and discovers that the night sky is full of stories waiting to be told. Each twinkle becomes a stepping stone on an enchanting adventure across galaxies, guided by the magic of wonder and imagination.

Selby hates homework. She would rather watch TV - anything to escape the tedium of school, her parents' bookshop and small-town busybodies. So Selby didn't plan to read Hamlet. She certainly never planned to meet him. This novel transports Selby, and the listener, into the cold and crime-ridden play itself. Here she meets Hamlet: heavy with grief, the young prince is overthinking and over everything. Selby can relate. But unlike Hamlet, Selby isn't afraid of making decisions.

The three cubs—Kallik, Toklo, and Lusa—along with their shape-shifting companion, Ujurak, stand on the edge of the sea-ice under the blazing Northern Lights. The land has come to an end, but the bears' journey is far from over. Now they must put their trust in Kallik's paws, as she feels the ice pulling her out toward the ocean.

Ever since her dad died, 11-year-old Jerry Blum and her mom have bounced around dead-end towns, staying in a series of rundown motels where her mother picks up housekeeping work and Jerry can get around in her wheelchair. But the Slumbering Giant motel is different. Lights blink on and off in the surrounding trees, a mysterious radio station plays only at midnight, and people disappear into the woods, never to been seen again. Not to mention that Jerry’s mom keeps vanishing to do “special work” that she refuses to discuss. When her mother doesn’t come home one morning, Jerry acts.

Losing a tooth is an exciting and notable event in the life of a child - what will the tooth fairy bring? You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the night you'll finally catch the tooth fairy in action? Parents and children will love this engaging and entertaining story!

The Moonlight Market is a dreamy bedtime tale that follows a curious child who stumbles upon this enchanted bazaar where owls sell maps to lost dreams, fireflies light the way, and wishes are traded like treasures. As the night deepens, the child discovers that every item in the market holds a secret, and one special gift may change their life forever.

Perfect for bedtime listening, The Shooting Star Express is a heartwarming collection of magical tales designed to soothe little ones and spark their dreams with wonder. Whether you’re cuddled up under a cozy blanket or watching the stars twinkle outside the window, this book will carry your child on a journey filled with warmth, magic, and the promise of peaceful sleep.

Drift into a world where the stars don't just shine—they speak. The Whispering Wind of the Milky Way is a gentle bedtime tale that follows a magical breeze as it travels from star to star, collecting stories, songs, and dreams from across the galaxy. Each whisper it carries is a lullaby, a legend, or a wish, meant for little dreamers on Earth. With every word, children are invited to listen closely to the wind, imagine the cosmos, and fall asleep wrapped in the wonder of the universe.

With their last adventure just barely over, the Walker kids thought life would finally go back to normal. But things don't remain calm for long...especially when the colossus Fat Jagger turns up in San Francisco Bay - and he's in danger! With the police closing in, the Walkers must figure out how to save their giant friend. When a frost beast is spotted in Santa Rosa - and more mystical creatures start appearing all over America - it's soon clear that the characters from Denver Kristoff's works are invading the real world.

Brendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia Walker once had everything: Two loving parents, a beautiful house in San Francisco, and all the portable electronic devices they could want. But everything changed when Dr. Walker lost his job in the wake of a mysterious incident. Now in dire straits, the family must relocate to an old Victorian house that used to be the home of occult novelist Denver Kristoff - a house that feels simultaneously creepy and too good to be true.

Best-selling author and master storyteller Neil Gaiman here presents a breathtaking collection of tales that will chill or amuse readers and that always embrace the unexpected.