
A hundred‑and‑sixty‑five tiny tales invite listeners to drift into sleep one night at a time. Each story is short enough to fit a bedtime ritual, yet rich with imagination, ranging from mischievous winds and talking animals to quiet moments in a snowy house. The collection moves through the calendar, offering a fresh adventure for every evening of the year.
Colorful illustrations accompany the narratives, bringing the characters—curious monkeys, brave little sisters, clever crabs, and whispering trees—to life. The stories blend gentle humor with simple moral threads, encouraging kindness, curiosity, and a love of nature without ever feeling preachy. Listeners will find familiar comforts in recurring themes while discovering new surprises in each month’s lineup.
Designed for children and families, the anthology creates a soothing routine that balances wonder and calm. Its varied subjects ensure that no two nights feel the same, making bedtime a cherished, imaginative pause before dreams begin.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (677K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1923.
Credits
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-10-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1890–1974
Best known for lively children's stories and animal adventures, this American writer created books that mixed curiosity, humor, and a gentle sense of wonder. Her work reached generations of young readers through story collections, retellings, and series fiction.
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