Bedtime for little ones can be a warm loving time, when confidences are shared, and the troubles and joys of the day are resolved, and children fall asleep with a contentment that we can only envy. This collection of stories to share at bedtime has been specifically designed to encourage sweet dreams and peaceful nights. The short, thoughtful tales help to put the excitements or upsets of the day gently to rest, leaving children ready for sleep. The grown-up can select a tale that addresses night-time fears or schoolday worries - or a story about princesses or pirates. Each story is just short (or long) enough, and the magical illustrations will enchant the reader. A delightful collection of over 30 stories that have been specially written with peaceful bedtimes in mind. Charming and beautiful illustrations, which children will love, accompany every story. An index of themes makes it easy to choose the perfect story to end each day. Each story gently address a cause of anxiety or excitement in a child's world such as monsters under the bed, missing friends, thunderstorms and quarrels.