Bedtime Stories Archives

Family, Friendship and Fantasy Fill the Pages of Circus Mirandus

May 17, 2021

If you’re looking for a book that has it all – magic, adventure, whimsy, family, unlikely friendships and daring feats – then today’s selection is just the book you’ve been looking for. Circus Mirandus by Cass...

The Nighttime is the Right Time to Meet The Nocturnals

Bambi

February 25, 2021

Children's, Fiction

Today we have yet another book that my son initially turned his nose up at but ultimately really ended up enjoying. The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions has quickly proven itself to be a hit! A true myste...

Wonder & Whimsy Abound in the Classic Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Bambi

January 5, 2021

Children's, Fiction

Every now and then, it’s fun to share a book with your child that is just completely silly and unbelievable. This week’s entry is a classic tale of whimsy and what if. What if a penguin from the South Pole end...

Criminals Cower From the Prowess of the Platypus Police Squad

Bambi

November 2, 2020

Children's, Fiction

Welcome to November! It’s hard to believe that with the passing of Halloween, we’re now officially entering the holiday season but here we are. Today’s entry was introduced to us by my son’s book buddy, a chil...

Creepy Kid Lit – Unlikely Friends Bridge Two Worlds in this Spooky Tale

Bambi

October 20, 2020

Children's, Fiction

Kids seem to naturally gravitate to stories of unlikely friends. That’s exactly what they’ll find in How to Make Friends with a Ghost by Rebecca Green. Perfect for the Halloween season, in this sweet story, we...

A Brave Heart Triumphs Over Small Stature in The Tale of Despereaux

Bambi

October 8, 2020

Children's, Fiction

In my continuing coverage of spirited rodents who capture the hearts of humans, today we have Newberry Medal Award winner, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Set primarily in a medieval castle, the roya...

Rascally Rodent Seeks the Open Road in Ralph S. Mouse

Bambi

October 5, 2020

Children's, Fiction

A couple of months ago, we added a new pet to our family. We’d made a deal with our son that if he was able to keep a small garden alive for the summer, then he would be allowed to get his first ‘solo pet’, a ...

Nature Is Our History Teacher in As An Oak Tree Grows

Bambi

September 18, 2020

Children's, Fiction

I’ve easily read today’s book 100 times but to my son, it just never seems to get old! It’s a picture book that he received when he was 3 or 4, through an excellent program I’ve cheered before, Dolly Parton’s ...

Schoolboy Antics of The Terrible Two Bring End to Story Drought

Bambi

September 7, 2020

Children's, Fiction

You would think that with an endless supply of books in the world, the pool of inspiration would never run dry. But 30 reviews in, I have to say that not being able to visit the library on a moment’s notice ca...

Can 50¢ Buy a Face Full of Freckles? Find Out in Freckle Juice!

Bambi

September 3, 2020

Children's, Fiction

I always get a little parenting thrill when I share a book from my childhood with my 8 year old son and he loves it just as much as I did when I was his age. Today’s book was an absolute hit with both of us, t...