5 Minute Good Night Stories

by Publications International

A collection of traditional favorites and new stories retold to be just the right length for bedtime reading. This handsome gifty edition features a padded hardcover featuring quality matte-finish paper with gold-gilded edges, and is generously illustrated throughout. Features 36 stories.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fantasy, Fiction

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Publications International, Ltd. (PIL) is a leading North American publisher, producing hundreds of new titles each year and printing millions of books annually. CEO Louis Weber founded the company in 1967 with a mission to provide high-quality, high-value products for consumers worldwide.

PIL publishes books in many categories, including the popular Brain Games® series of puzzle, sticker and coloring books, in addition to cookbooks, children’s books, craft, reference and much more.

PIL's bestselling Brain Games® product line features a wide array of puzzle books, including standards such as word searches, crosswords, sudokus, codewords, and cryptograms, as well as variety puzzle books themed around crime, Christmas, summer, celebrities, and more.

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Reviews

[Wasif · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book is for bedtime. But I kept on reading it in the morning. Small stories that take about 5 minutes to read, But however you keep or reading it for like next 20 minutes.

[Myra Benedict · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is surely for bedtime but I could read it all morning fun and easy for kids.just like the name 5 min of bed time stories .

[Mandi]

The stories in this are probably more like 3 stars but I’m rounding up because I have such fond nostalgic memories reading this book. I didn’t like the witch and ghost stories-remove a star or two for that.

[jotcore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The earliest book I remember having. Although we had tossed it out ≈5 years ago. I’ve had many memories with this book, been through a lot with this book. I don’t remember when my mom got me this book. Perhaps I hadn’t even been born yet. The golden pages were my favorite feature, along with the many lessons I had learned from between the bright pink covers. This is where I learned to read and understand other worlds. This book also sparked love for art, characters, and my imagination. I don’t remember much of my childhood (even though I’m just 16) yet I do remember holding this large book between my crossed arms and torso, wider than my body, and even to when I became bigger than the book. I plan on buying this again in the near future, and sharing these stories with my little brother :) 100/5 Will always recommend!

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this more than five stars I would. It’s may absolute favorite story treasury. The amount of times I made my Gramma read me Bridget’s New ‘Do, Bugville Bridge, and Cedar’s Lost Tooth is astronomical. It also has a red riding hood with a bunny and they send the wolf down the River. Also Little Witch!!

[Dean Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic bedtime stories for bedtime snuggles!

[Ciara H · Rating 5 out of 5]

my mother spent so many nights reading this book to my brother & I. it is a big tool for teaching children how to read & the stories are entertaining. I loved reading it when I was a child.

[mkh · Rating 5 out of 5]

My aunt sent me this book when I was around 6-years-old. My father, at the time, was so consumed with work that his presence in my childhood was always limited.

Reading these diverse, interesting, and true-to-its-name 5 minute stories every night was a wonderful way to reconnect with my father.

I remember loving this book, and repeatedly coming back to it to reread some of my favorite selections: Velveteen Rabbit, Bridget's New Look, Little Witch, Patch's Lucky Star, and Little Ant Goes to School (all time fave!).

There are 36 tales to choose from. And what I like about the stories the most is that they have good morals embedded within them. They aren't just silly children's tales, written purely for entertainment. Looking back, at 16-years-old, I actually find the underlying teaching principles each story holds extremely profound.

The copy of the book I have is all tattered now, with bindings almost falling apart. Regardless, it will always be a heartwarming sight. I always feel nostalgic when I skim through this book and all the good memories that accompany it.

I really recommend this book for parents to read to their kids. It's a good investment of your time, and anyone could learn a thing or two from these didactic stories.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't stand this book, but my daughter loves it. I think the stories are trite, poorly-written, and too concerned with self-esteem and cliched individualism. My daughter thinks, "Want to read Patch? Want to read Tiny Train?"

[a N d i E {o,o} · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to love this book when I was younger! Some really cute stories!! :)

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

5-Minute Good Night Stories
Ltd., Publications International

bed time stories for young children only about five minutes

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book full of short stories to read to your kids before bed.

[Niki Shivnani]

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[Kailyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book as a child and am keeping it to read to my own children one day :)

[Kim]

Gave this book away before we could finish it. The Velveteen Rabbit was a favourite, though and that one story was read several times.