Fifty Bedtime Stories

Presents fifty fairy tales, including both traditional tales from around the world from such sources as the Brothers Grimm and original stories by L. Frank Baum and other authors.

Bedtime Inspirational Stories: 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women and men from the 18th century to today. Some were born slaves, some grew up in poverty, and some had physical or emotional challenges. Some were born many years ago, and some are still with us. The stories in the book include those of political activists, scientists, artists, musicians, inventors, businesspeople, Nobel prize winners, and more. Every single one of these individuals overcame adversities and changed the world, building a way for others to live better lives. Each one worked hard and maintained self-confidence, even when others expressed doubt or said their dreams couldn't be achieved.

Look forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50 bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to read aloud. There’s always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. These folktales and legends, accompanied by enchanting and dream-like illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and will transport children around the world as well as into fantasy lands. The Emperor’s New Clothes – Denmark The Bag of Winds – Greece How Cheetah Got His Speed – South Africa The Moon Maiden – Japan The Star Hunt – New Zealand The Crow and the Daylight – North America Aladdin – Syria The Three Dreams – Guatemala Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A World Full of Journeys and A World Full of Nature Stories.

Collection of originals stories to read at bedtime.

My First Book of Bedtime Stories contains more than 30 stories and extracts, which are broken down into four themed sections: Once Upon a Time, Strange and Silly, Animal Antics, and Tricks and Teases. Featuring classic tales such as 'The Three Little Pigs', 'The Gingerbread Man', and 'The Hare and the Tortoise', and packed with beautiful illustrations throughout, this is a wonderfully entertaining book that young children will enjoy at bedtime.