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A famine has settled over the land. The children of a poor woodcutter are abandoned in the woods by their cruel stepmother who believes she and her husband will starve as a result of providing for the children. Days of wandering lead them to a beautiful cottage made of gingerbread and candy, which the children begin to eat. Lured inside by an old woman who promises hot baths, soft beds, and more delicious food, the children are captured and enslaved by what turns out to be a cannibalistic witch. The resourceful children must rely on their wits to make a daring escape.

This is the magic story of the Little Mermaid told in rhymes for your delight. Enjoy the listening!

This is a story from the Grimm's Fairy Tales collection.

Sometimes it can be a challenge to get a six-year-old to go to sleep, and these stories are designed to keep children focused while they lie in bed waiting to get to sleep. The other benefit of these stories is that they are educational, and so over time, young listeners should build up knowledge of, and curiosity for, the natural world. The stories span a range of topics including the planets in our solar system, understanding how animals adapt to desert environments, what lives in our oceans, animals of the forest, and the cities of the world.

Our guided meditations are incorporated into fun and informative children's bedtime stories. Filled with positive messages, they are intended to help your child fall into a peaceful sleep. Each meditation promotes positive thinking, empowerment, love, forgiveness, and appreciation. While we intend for your child to fall asleep before the end of the meditation, the inner guidance provided will nurture their minds, sending them into a deep sleep. Whether your child struggles to fall asleep, or you are just searching for relaxing stories, our meditations are the perfect alternative to TV.

A magical collection of soothing lullabies, perfect bedtime listening to settle young children after a busy day of adventure! This edition is has specially commissioned music and sound effects to capture the imagination of little ones and get them ready for bedtime. This audiobook is aimed at children aged four and up, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys and Ladybird Audio Adventures.

Whisper goodnight to the sky, one twinkle at a time… In The Sky’s Bedtime Story , cuddle close as you and your baby say goodnight to the moon, stars, and all their sleepy celestial friends. This tender bedtime book uses soothing rhythm, soft imagery, and loving language to create the perfect wind-down ritual. Crafted for the quietest moments of the day, this story helps babies and toddlers transition into sleep feeling safe, calm, and wrapped in wonder.

Every Star Shines is a tender, luminous bedtime story that gently encourages self-worth, individuality, and the power of inner light. Perfect for dreamy nights filled with stargazing, wonder, and love.

In the quiet village of Whispering Hollow, the nights are filled with a soft hush—until one evening, a faint, broken melody floats down from the sky. It is the call of the Star Bell, a magical bell once hung high among the stars, now silent and lost. When kind-hearted Luma hears its whisper, she sets off on a tender, dreamlike journey through glowing forests, moonlit meadows, and skies sprinkled with wonder.

« Je n'ai pas du tout sommeil », couine la petite hermine. « Couche-toi, dit la gardienne, et le sommeil t'attrapera. » Il y a aussi la grande aventure de Zhora, la petite fille à l'épée, qui cueille la plus belle mûre de toute la forêt pour sa maman.

Vous vous endormez, un bruit vous réveille, vous vous levez, vous allez voir ce que c'est et en ouvrant une porte – que pourtant vous connaissez bien – vous entrez dans un monde extraordinaire. Un monde où tout ce que vous avez un peu oublié avec le temps en grandissant, et en particulier vos peluches adorées, ressurgit devant vous et vous aide à fabriquer, autrement dit à écrire et dessiner des histoires par exemple comme celle-ci.

Wrap yourself in warmth and wonder with The Blanket Cloud, a soothing bedtime tale where dreams drift gently through the stars. When a soft, magical cloud floats down from the heavens, it lifts a sleepy child into the night sky for a peaceful journey above the world. Together, they visit starlit meadows, whispering winds, and moonlit lakes—all while wrapped in the softest blanket ever imagined.

When the stars began to shimmer and the world hushed low, the Moon grew curious. Where did the night go while everyone dreamed? So, one gentle evening, the Moon slipped from the sky for a peaceful walk below. It tiptoed past cozy cottages, wandered through hush-hush forests, and danced over silver-tipped hills—leaving soft moonlight wherever it went. Join the Moon on a serene bedtime journey where dreams rise with the mist, and every corner of the world whispers a lullaby.

In the quiet town of Silverhill, the stars don’t just sparkle—they whisper. Twelve-year-old Elara stumbles upon a secret sky above the hillside meadow, where shimmering stars murmur ancient stories, gentle wishes, and hidden truths. But only those with a kind and open heart can hear their soft voices. As Elara listens, she uncovers lost dreams, forgotten friendships, and a mystery that could change Silverhill forever. With the help of her loyal dog Bristle, a curious neighbor boy, and the guiding light of the stars, Elara learns that kindness is the key to unlocking the universe’s wonders.

From brave bunnies searching for the moon’s lullaby to tiny foxes delivering dream dust across starlit fields, each story invites young listeners on a magical journey that ends in peace and comfort. These bite-sized adventures are ideal for children who crave a little wonder before sleep, offering calm conclusions and cozy endings to help them drift off with ease.

What starts as a secret trickle of water from the door of God's great Temple becomes the adventure of a lifetime for a young boy named Leo. Join him as he follows this mysterious stream and watches it grow into a mighty, life-giving river that transforms the world before his eyes. Journey with Leo along the riverbank as barren deserts bloom into lush forests and the lifeless, salty sea is miraculously healed, teeming with fish. Discover the wonder of the riverside trees that bear a different, delicious fruit each month and have leaves with the power to heal any hurt.

Tucked into bed with a patchwork quilt stitched from moonlight and dreams, a curious child is swept into the sky on a nighttime adventure like no other. Each square of The Blanket of a Thousand Stars holds a secret, and as the stars shimmer above, the magical quilt lifts into the air—carrying its cozy rider through constellations and cloud trails to gather the soft glow of stardust wishes.

In this heartwarming bedtime tale, young listeners will journey with Luna, a gentle dream-catcher, who discovers the blinking lighthouse and its secret purpose. Guided by the lighthouse’s playful winks, Luna sails across star-lit waters to gather forgotten wishes, misplaced hopes, and sleeping thoughts adrift.

Set sail on a whimsical journey through the star-speckled skies with Captain Pillow and the Dream Pirates! When the clock strikes midnight and the world drifts into sleep, young dreamers everywhere are invited aboard the magical Cloudship Featherwind, captained by the softest, boldest pillow to ever sail the dreamsea.

In this gentle bedtime adventure, children are invited to wander through the enchanted Forest of Snooze—a place where yawning yetis, snoring dragons, and drowsy unicorns all curl up for the coziest sleep. Each story introduces a new sleepy creature, each with its own soothing bedtime ritual and secret to drifting off into sweet dreams. The Forest of Snooze: Magical Creatures Who Sleep is a whimsical, calming story that helps little ones wind down and embrace the beauty of rest. With imaginative scenes and peaceful rhythms, it sparks curiosity while gently encouraging healthy sleep habits.