Bedtime Science

Relax and enjoy these magical short bedtime stories with your kids. This short collection of wonderful adventure stories for children are great for parents who want their children to be relaxed and help them sleep well at night time.

Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The snowmen are back, and this time they’re celebrating Christmas - the snowman way! This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times best seller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle.

Hundreds of studies have concluded that listening to bed time stories together also gives you a great opportunity to create warm, wonderful memories with them, cultivate their imagination, foster empathy, lower their stress levels, and encourage engagement and conversation between parent and child. And this is where Hannah Watson’s audiobook, The Magic Unicorn, comes in. This audiobook is a collection of short bed time stories that help your toddlers fall asleep and relax, so they can dream about great unicorn fantasies all night!

The little old woman who lives in a book has lost her children! But instead of sitting around and waiting for them to show up, in a refreshingly empowering, feminist take on the classic tale, she departs on a mission to find her kids herself - even if it means popping into every other fairy tale and nursery rhyme in town!

In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling green hills and meandering streams, Liam's insatiable curiosity leads him to a patch of clover shimmering with otherworldly energy. There, he encounters Finnegan O'Malley, the most mischievous leprechaun in all the land, and embarks on a quest to solve a tantalizing riddle for a priceless treasure.

In this book, after giving a school friend a dare to climb a tree, Autumn rushes in to gather her friends up to save her friend from the tallest tree in Stillbrook. Gwyn, Abe, Autumn, and Sky all come up with a plan to get him down. Gwyn shares some more of her unicorn magic, while Abe quickly flips through his book of magic spells in order to find something that would help their friends.

Legend Hunter-in-training Finn may be clumsy and uncoordinated, but nothing will stop him from saving his dad, who is trapped in a land full of the monsters that have plagued Darkmouth for centuries. Now Finn will have to journey between worlds to rescue him from the Infested Side.

Jessamine Luxton has lived all her sixteen years in an isolated cottage near Alnwick Castle, with little company apart from the plants in her garden. Her father, Thomas, a feared and respected apothecary, has taught her much about the incredible powers of plants: that even the most innocent-looking weed can cure - or kill.

He wants a litter of puppies. But instead his parents have a different surprise. Jacob will be an older brother soon. And there won’t be only one new baby. There will be three! When the triplets are born, Jacob thinks puppies are cuter. The babies look identical to him and he gives them a name: “the Trips.” For a school science project, Jacob decides to study the Trips. It feels like magic as they begin to smile, talk, and grow. Slowly, he gets to know each of them. They call his mother “Mama” and his father “Da.” But what will they call him? One day, one of the Trips calls him “Jay.”

Middle school is the worst, especially for David Bravo. He doesn’t have a single class with his best (okay, only) friend, Antoine. He has to give a class presentation about his heritage, but he’s not sure how—or even if—he wants to explain to his new classmates that he’s adopted. After he injures Antoine in an accident at cross-country practice, he just wishes he could do it all over.

Step into a world of gentle adventures with "Owen and the Kind Sheep"! When lonely Owen meets a fluffy white sheep with the kindest eyes, his ordinary days transform into extraordinary explorations. Journey with them through whispering woods, discover secret meadows shimmering with morning dew, and meet a cast of memorable woodland creatures. From sharing a juicy red apple to bravely helping a friend in need, Owen and his gentle companion fill each chapter with heartwarming moments and exciting discoveries.

Through the ages, Marked Ones have harnessed the powers of the four elements: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air. Much about the elements is shrouded in mystery, but one thing is certain: A relationship between two Marked Ones has the potential to cause widespread devastation. Megan and Adam - Air and Water - are determined to defy the risks. But the power that swirls inside Megan is growing in twisted ways.

When it comes to every monster’s favorite game, Goreball, Zelli and the Danger Club are no match against the undefeated Waterdeep dragons. When all hope seems lost for the gang of misfits, an unlikely new friend steps up to teach them how to unlock their hidden talents. Zelli and her friends will need to trust their new coach’s advice if they plan to defeat the fearsome Waterdeep team. But it won’t be easy—especially since their new coach is a dragon!

The Velveteen Rabbit is the classic tale of a beloved stuffed rabbit who, while once fluffy and huggable, has become worn out and threadbare after years of being loved. He is saved after being discarded and taken to Rabbitland, where he becomes “Real” and is cherished for the rest of time.

Ever wonder where your dreams come from? Or what caused those 10 inches of rain last Tuesday? Or who picks the color of autumn leaves? Brecker Drane knows, because he knows about The Seems. And soon you will, too. The Seems is the world responsible for making our world work. From the Department of Weather to the Department of Time, The Seems keep everything running - just the way we like it.

Primavera is one of the four Princess Fairies. They are four best friends that live in a magical forest. Each fairy has a special magical power! For Primavera, that meant making sure that the seasons changed on time. Since there are four season changes in a year, Primavera was always quite busy. But she enjoyed her job - except for the one time when it seemed that the magical forest would be stuck having winter forever!

Welcome to the wasteland. At 15, the citizens of Prin marry. At 17, they reproduce. And at 19, they die. Esther thinks there's more to life than toiling at the assignments - Harvesting, Gleaning, Excavating - day after day under the relentless sun, just hoping to make it to the next day. She doesn't care that her best friend, a variant, is considered "the enemy". She doesn't care that Levi, who controls the Source, is the real enemy and might send his Taser boys after her if she makes one wrong move. Then Caleb shows up. Could there be another way to fight for survival?

Seven Cozy Stories: Bedtime Stories for Grownups. Some of the stories in this book are also available separately.

Goodnight Dragon follows the nightly routine of a little dragon. Kids love listening to our little dragon brush his teeth, floss, sharpen his horns, practice breathing fire, and more. This dragon audiobook for kids is a great example of the important things all kids should do before bedtime. The extended audiobook version of this book comes with music and sound effects.

The house is hushed, the moon is bright, but sleep just won't come for Sophia. Her eyes are wide awake... until a flicker of russet fur catches her eye outside the window. A gentle, sleepy fox has appeared in the moonlit garden, looking just as restless as she feels! Slipping outside, Sophia and her quiet new friend embark on a magical bedtime adventure. Together, they tiptoe past sleeping flowers, listen for the soft whispers of the night, count dazzling fireflies, and search for the coziest, most perfect spot to finally rest.