The pet shop had many animals. Black dogs and orange cats. Yellow fish and blue budgies. White rabbits and brown turtles. But Nadine was the only animal in the whole pet shop who was green. She … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: A Dog With a Difference by Lucy Farmer
It could have been grey or black. It could have been white with spots. It could have been blue, or even red. It could have - it SHOULD have - been brown. But no, of all the doggy colours in the … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: The Clever Parrot by Emma Cameron
Gordon the pirate was always sea sick. When the pirate ship pitched over waves Gordon’s belly lurched. His insides threatened to leap out and become his outsides. He was so sea sick, his skin turned … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Marcie’s Green-Eyed Monster by Dimity Powell
Marcie’s favourite colour was black. It was the colour she knew best. Marcie could take or leave the other colours. They didn’t mean much to her. But the one colour she really disliked was green. … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Big-Hearted Harry by Jan Weeks
I have a little brother. His name is Harry. He’s four years old. I wish he lived somewhere else because he’s always doing naughty things and then blaming me. “It was Mia!” he says. “She told me to do … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Told by Jennifer Crane
From the moment Tom woke up, he was told what to do - what to wear, what to eat, what time to go and where to be. At school he was told when and where to play, when to eat, what to read, where and how … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Nana’s Heart by June Keir
My Nana says I’m her favourite girl in the whole, wide world. My Nana gives me big, warm hugs. She lets me help her make scrumptious gingerbread men. I decorate them with special icing tubes. I use … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: The King of the Jungle by Ken Williams
There’s a new King in the jungle. He’s not big and ferocious. Or mean and grumpy. He doesn’t roar or bark. Or howl or growl. He’s a friendly little chap. Small in size, but giant of heart. And he … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Camping Holiday by Jo Antareau
“Ah, a nice peaceful night in the bush, far away from the noisy city!” Dad said proudly. Rikki and Tom were sitting under some trees with their parents, munching through a mountain of sausages and … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Summer Outing by Lyn Oxley
Kids in cossies, thongs and caps Laugh in car while puppy yaps. Mum parks car and says, ‘Unpack!’ Kids and pup run down the track. Mum with buckets, towels and spades, Carries lunch for kid’s … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: The Summer I Met Nigel by Bernadette Smallwood
It was last summer that I first met and fell in love with Nigel. Nigel is everything you could wish for in a pet. He is fun to be around, loves car trips and going to the beach, is a good listener … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Beware the Gull by Emma Cameron
Sun sparkled off soft waves. Sand squeaked as Josh and Emma made their way down the dunes. A woman scurried past. She paused, leaned towards them, and panted, ‘Beware the gull.’ Emma clutched her … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Santa’s Gift by Caroline Christie
“Something’s wrong with Santa,” Mrs Claus said, sighing as she sat in the oversize armchair in front of the blazing fire. The Elf Master stopped tut-tutting over his long list. “How do you mean?” he … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Serious Jack and His Christmas Wish by Rose Inserra
Serious Jack, the garden gnome, was made without a smile. He had a line instead of a curly upturned smile. He wished he could have a big smile so that he could be happy too. So, one Christmas eve he … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Santa’s Helper by Jo Antareau
"What do you mean, no presents for children this year?” Santa Claus was puffing on his exercise bike when the new Head Elf marched into his office. “We’ve looked at the records of every child, … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Five Days of Christmas by Jackie Tritt
I was worried when Mum said . . . ‘That kookaburra in the garden is one of Santa’s helpers. He’ll watch you, James, to see if you are good, to see if you deserve a present from Santa.’ There were … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Super Flower Power by Jennifer Crane
Flames shot up Jake’s nose, but it didn’t burn like he thought it would. It tickled. ‘Arrrrr-choooo!’ His sneeze created an enormous blast of scorching hot air that reached a hundred thousand … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: The Flower Show Fiasco by Jo Hart
Every year under the Poppy Town tower, They held a show for the fanciest flower. They set up long tables in Poppy Town Hall, And polished the ribbon sought after by all. Each budding … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Daisy Chains by Yvonne Saw
Daisy loved staying with Nan and her dog Sausage in their little white cottage in the country. ‘I have a surprise for you,’ said Nan at breakfast time. ‘What is it?’ asked Daisy. ‘Come outside and … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Birthday Flowers by Jo Antareau
“Quick! Mum’s coming home! Hide the mess!” But which mess first? There were two to take care of. The kitchen looked like an explosion in a paint factory. And it had only taken Dad and Tyler and me … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: The Halloween Elf by Jackie Hosking
At the end of October on day thirty-one A party takes place that is scary but fun It’s All Hallow’s Eve, some say Halloween Where children dress up, looking frightfully mean It was one … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Monsters by Adam Wallace
There were monsters in Alex’s bedroom. Horrible, hairy, snarling, smelly, mean, mangy monsters. And they loved the dark. Time ticked by. Alex’s mum turned off the light. Alex waited, scared and … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Jumping Juicy Jelly Monsters by Ken Williams
Evan brushed his teeth, tucked Teddy under his arm and strode through the kitchen to say goodnight to Mum. Unfortunately, crouched on the edge of the lolly cupboard was a delicious red Juicy Jelly … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Which Wicked Witch? by Kate Willson
Wearing horrible hats and warts on their noses, Melody, Jake and Veronica fidget as they wait for twilight to turn into night. They are ready to go, with broomsticks and wands in one hand, … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories: Downloadable Tales for Children
DUE TO UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES, BEDTIME STORIES HAS BEEN RELUCTANTLY DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, HOWEVER, MARCH STORIES WILL STILL BE PUBLISHED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. PLEASE DO KEEP … [Read more...]