Old Mother West Wind

One short story for every night of the year, told by Daddy to Jack and Evelyn. Animals, fairies and the seasons fill these two-minute tales, first published in 1923.

Mary Graham Bonner

Five funny, slightly absurd bedtime stories, from a submarine full of bees to toothpaste at the centre of the Earth. Each one takes about ten minutes to read aloud. Ages 5 to 10.

Neil McFarlane

More than a hundred very short stories and rhymes, each written to be read aloud in about five minutes. Includes the original illustrations.

Laura E. Richards

A collection of short tales about talking toys, kittens, fairies and woodland animals, written to be read just before sleep. With the original illustrations.

Abbie Phillips Walker

Short goodnight stories about animals, dolls and fairy folk, each one brief enough for a single bedtime. A companion to The Sandman's Hour, with illustrations.

Abbie Phillips Walker