Nicholas longs for a pet, but his parents say, "No", until one with all the right qualifications comes along.

This charming anthology of bedtime stories will help kids ages 4-8 sleep well at night—and tackle life’s challenges during the day. Discover the inspiring, funny, and enlightening animals from cultural traditions around the world in 20 tales featuring over 70 illustrations! From Aesop’s Fables to shamanic totems, animals have long been at the center of our imaginative world. In many tribal cultures, animals even underpin the spiritual world and are honored as advisers. This enchanting collection of bedtime stories features inspiring, funny, and enlightening animals from all over the world, including: • the firefly who can’t find his fire • the baby kangaroo who’s ashamed he hasn’t yet learned to hop • the Machu Picchu condor who helps rescue a lost girl • the fire-breathing dragon who just wants a friend • the beautiful unicorn who teaches a spoiled princess the joy of sharing These stories will not only excite your child’s imagination—they also explore issues your child may encounter in daily life, including coping with shyness and managing change. The “Magical Messages” at the end of each tale help highlight each story’s positive message. Designed to be read aloud with parents or independently, these lovely narratives focus the child’s mind on sleep and give food for thought during daytime reading.

In ""The Whispering Willow's Secret,"" eight-year-old Lily stumbles upon an enchanted forest where trees whisper and animals speak. Drawn to an ancient willow tree holding the key to the woodland's fading magic, Lily embarks on a thrilling quest to save her newfound home. Joined by Owlbert, a wise old owl, and Nutkin, a mischievous squirrel, she navigates a world of bioluminescent mushrooms, singing streams, and talking trees. As the forest's magic dwindles, threatening its very existence, Lily and her companions face challenges that test their wit and courage. They solve riddles, traverse magical mazes, and confront greedy gnomes, all while uncovering the true source of the forest's power. The adventure not only pushes Lily to discover her inner strength but also teaches valuable lessons about friendship, environmental stewardship, and the interconnectedness of all living things. With its interactive elements and immersive storytelling, this eco-fantasy invites young readers to join Lily on her magical journey, fostering a sense of wonder and respect for nature.

When we are fast asleep in bed, the Midnight Library opens its doors to all the night-time animals. Inside the library the little librarian and her three assistant owls help each and every animal to find the perfect book. But with a noisy squirrel band, an upset wolf and a slow-reading tortoise to help, they could all be in for a very busy night . . . A beautiful, big-hearted book about the joy of reading and the importance of libraries. Stylishly designed and produced, this is the perfect gift for anyone of any age that simply loves books.

From deep friendships to brief encounters, this is the story of the cats in Katie Haegele's life, or rather the story of her life in relation to the many cats she meets in Philadelphia's streets, alleys, houses, apartments, and bookstores. Through Haegele's sharp, wise, and at times hilarious gaze, we see cats for what they truly are: minor deities that mostly ignore the human foibles being played out around them. They accept our offerings with equanimity and occasionally bestow some nice thing on us. Haegele, author of White Elephants and Slip of the Tongue, has a unique and compelling sensibility, and it's a treat to see the world through her eyes as she shows us all the meanness, weirdness, and vulnerability of humans, against an ever-shifting backdrop of the cats we often take for granted, and who ignore us all democratically in return.

Smarty Moose, Lenny Van Loon, and Owlbert Einstien share an uncommon friendship and a love for their Maine woods home on Pockwockamus Pond. So when a powerful storm brings heavy rain and tree-dropping wind to their home in the forest, leaving Owlbert trapped and seriously injured, it's Smarty, Lenny, and a Park Ranger who come to the wise old Owl's rescue. Follow this rain-driven, tree-moving, loon-slinging adventure as our heroes from Maine risk it all to bring healing and happiness back to a real place that's just fun to say, Pockwockamus Pond!

Bedtime Stories For Kids-Short Bedtime Stories Series Do you want to make your child fall asleep faster at night? Do you want your child to learn mindfulness while reading beautiful short stories? In this book, you will find a collection of stories written to help children enter a place of dreams and eventually drift off to sleep. These stories are intended to stir their imaginations in such a way that the transition from fantasy and adventure into dreamland will be a seamless one. Best of all, your children will be able to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and happy. The chapters are designed to take you and your family on an exciting adventure through different situations, laden with imagination and surprises, while also attempting to disseminate valuable lessons about important principles, such as family, home, wrongdoing, and numerous other themes. While each story is unique, the underlying purpose of each remains the same: to confer on readers some degree of insight into moral behaviour and proper conduct. Through the careful application of allegory, the stories contained herein are intended not only to engage and captivate but also to serve as thought-provoking tools by which your children might avail themselves of one of mankind’s most powerful attributes: thoughtfulness and self-reflection. In addition, each story uses colourful and imaginative characters, settings, and situations to create an environment that will not only help children become interested in the story itself but also serve as a vehicle to convey a moral lesson. Plus, the stories in this book seek to create traditions and memories that will create everlasting moments that your children will treasure for the rest of their lives. These are the kind of moments that your children will surely love to share with their children someday, too. So, let’s jump right in and take a trip into a magical world from which your children will drift off in their sleep. Don’t be surprised if they don’t want to wake up after having such beautiful dreams. Dreamland is a cherished place for children of all ages. After all, it is a place where kids can truly let their imaginations flourish. This book includes: Bedtime stories that will truly captivate the young mind of your child Fun stories about animals, adventures, and legends A valuable lesson for each story In addition: They will put down their phones. This is a good way to encourage your child to go to sleep by listening to the scripts. Each story will enhance your child’s imagination and thinking. And Much More... Are you excited? Do you want to read more? Would you like your child to learn and relax, falling asleep in peace? Get our book now!