Bedtime Science

That's the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn't know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats to a haven for Lost Fae that's hidden deep underneath New York City.

It's a warm June morning at Aunt Karina's house, but the air suddenly turns cold. Thick, white snowflakes are falling down and covering the ground. Ten-year-old Alex is surprised and delighted. He senses the approach of a new adventure. Together with his nine-year-old sister, Katie, he rushes into the winter forest in search of a little girl, Masha. She is lost in an unexpected storm. They see her footprints in the snow and follow them.

Ever wonder where your dreams come from? Or what caused those 10 inches of rain last Tuesday? Or who picks the color of autumn leaves? Brecker Drane knows, because he knows about The Seems. And soon you will, too. The Seems is the world responsible for making our world work. From the Department of Weather to the Department of Time, The Seems keep everything running - just the way we like it.

"The Jurassic Sleepover: Kids Bedtime Stories" is an enchanting tale that invites young listeners into a prehistoric wonderland of adventure, friendship, and imagination. In this captivating storybook, Lily and Max embark on an extraordinary journey filled with dinosaurs, magical moments, and valuable life lessons.

Set in a futuristic New York City after a catastrophic flood called the Wash Out, The Ward is the story of 16-year-old Renata Dane, a daredevil champion racer who will risk everything she has to take care of her sick foster sister, Aven. Ren's sister is suffering from the Blight, an incurable, deadly illness thought to be caused by years of pollution. The disease is ripping through the Ward - formerly known as downtown Manhattan - and since the region is home to the poor and the vagrant, little is being done to help the sick.

Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The snowmen are back, and this time they’re celebrating Christmas - the snowman way! This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times best seller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Calia, a young sprite born from magic, as she discovers the power of independence, friendship, and inner strength in a world filled with wonders and challenges.

It was just your typical, run-of-the-mill scout field trip - that is, until Kit spotted an object from space plummeting to Earth.

Through the ages, Marked Ones have harnessed the powers of the four elements: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air. Much about the elements is shrouded in mystery, but one thing is certain: A relationship between two Marked Ones has the potential to cause widespread devastation. Megan and Adam - Air and Water - are determined to defy the risks. But the power that swirls inside Megan is growing in twisted ways.

A young man named Emelya is imprisoned by an evil tsar. Alex and Katie rush to the rescue. When they stop by a log cabin to ask for directions, a creature in a sheepskin's coat with green furry hands opens the door. His emerald eyes shine a bright green light right at Alex and Katie. Is he a friend or an enemy? Will Alex and Katie find Emelya? Will they return safely to Aunt Karina's house?

Keynan Masters doesn't know the truth about Peerless Academy. He thinks it's just a fancy art school that can’t teach him anything he doesn’t already know (how to write fire poems) and won’t solve his problems (the massive storms that threaten his home and family). Together with his crew of new friends, can Keynan prevent the magic from destroying the school—and the world?

Bruni is found in a sad lonely mushroom house on the edges of Squishville, can Grandpa Squish help him to be happy again? The Magical Adventures of Squishville is written as a continued series of short stories, about squirrels that live in enchanted mushroom houses. The little squirrels, called Squishes and Squashes, gather each evening at Grandpa Squish and Grandma Squash’s mushroom house, as Grandpa Squish recalls magical tales from the past.

In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling green hills and meandering streams, Liam's insatiable curiosity leads him to a patch of clover shimmering with otherworldly energy. There, he encounters Finnegan O'Malley, the most mischievous leprechaun in all the land, and embarks on a quest to solve a tantalizing riddle for a priceless treasure.

The Secret Unicorn Valley is an exciting tale of two children who go on a magical adventure to help save the unicorn valley. On their journey, they meet some magical talking bunny rabbits and llamas who help them with their quest. The book has been very carefully written by experienced authors, and so whilst still fun and engaging, it is also soothing and calming, making it a perfect addition to any bedtime book collection, helping children to wind down and relax after a busy day.

Nina’s best friend Maya has her heart set on being elected class representative. The trouble is, she’s running against the super popular Kai Nakamura. Together, the girls come up with a plan to expose Kai’s less than honourable intentions. But things go wrong—like seriously wrong. As a result, Nina is given her first ever detention. There, she has an assignment: write a letter to a woman from history. Dear Cleopatra, Nina starts. On a long-cut home, Nina and Maya stumble upon a battered old mailbox in the woods.

Born into a world with only seven days to live, Sim faces the same choice everyone does: How will he spend them? Is there something greater to hope for? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.

As parents, we all go through a mini mutiny in the ranks once it’s time to get ready for bed. If you’re lucky, you could get your kids in bed by eight o’clock...but not without a fight! And definitely not without creating a stressful environment that negatively affects your child’s sleep quality. This is why bedtime meditation practices come in handy because they help create a warm, loving environment that lowers stress hormone levels.

Much has changed since autumn when Kelley Winslow learned she was a Faerie princess, fell in love with changeling guard Sonny Flannery, and saved New York City from a rampaging Faerie war band. Sonny has been relegated by Kelley's father, King Auberon, to the Faerie Realm, where he's hunting down the remaining deadly warriors with blood magick - his own blood. Kelley is stuck in New York, rehearsing her lines for Romeo and Juliet and missing Sonny more with every stage kiss.

Nocturna is a lovely little fairy. She has skin the color of cocoa and hair as yellow as buttercups. She wears a little green dress made of leaves, and she carries a pretty little wand with a star at the end, which she uses to turn daytime into night. This is her magical power.

In this short funny adventurous bedtime story, Jessie and Gus, the son of the Unicorn King, cross the Great Plains to the Azure Sea after a wise Kilin sends them on a quest to find Gus’ father who hasn’t been seen in years. Along the way, they meet a helpful seagull who teaches Gus to walk on water and struggle to outwit a shark bent on stopping them. This audiobook is a great tool for helping kids learn to read. Watch for more adventures with Gus and Jessie in the up-coming sequels The Dragon and the Unicorn, The King of Christmas, and The Unicorn Wears Red.