Pre-order

A Magical World of Bedtime Stories

Name: A Magical World of Bedtime Stories
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444974928
Price: 49.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

24 Tales Inspired by Folklore

By James Randall

0.0 (0 reviews)

Brief Description

Snuggle up for a magical journey with 24 enchanting bedtime stories from around the world — one for every hour children fall asleep somewhere on Earth. From mysterious forests and clever, mischievous animals to starlit skies and flying beds, each tale is a window into the... Read More

Format: Hardback

$49⁹⁹

Pre-order

Releases 8^th September 2026 (Approx. Date) Pre-order "A Magical World of Bedtime Stories" now to secure your copy from our first shipment

Found a better price? Request a price match

A Magical World of Bedtime Stories

$49⁹⁹

An illustrated treasury of bedtime stories inspired by folklore from around the world

Description

Snuggle up for a magical journey with 24 enchanting bedtime stories from around the world — one for every hour children fall asleep somewhere on Earth. From mysterious forests and clever, mischievous animals to starlit skies and flying beds, each tale is a window into the rich folklore, nature, and traditions of a different country.

A Magical World of Bedtime Stories is written by James Randall and brought to life with charming illustrations by Freya Hartas. This truly global collection will capture imaginations and inspire sweet dreams night after night.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444974928

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Freya Hartas
Illustrated by Freya Hartas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational James Randall Kids & YA Pre-orders Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date

About the Author

James Randall (Author)

James Randall is an anthropologist and writer, who crafts stories for children on imaginative, exploratory and wilderness themes, and non-fiction on creativity and cultural history. He holds a PhD in English and Comparative Literature and a master's in social Anthropology. He has worked for Bloomsbury Publishing and is a past volunteer at the Ministry of Stories. He lives in Bath, UK.

Freya Hartas (Illustrator)

Freya is a Bristol-based illustrator specialising in children's books. She live with her partner and their ancient black cat, Katsu, and works from a cluttered desk in a shared studio down the road. She graduated from Falmouth University with a first class honours in BA Illustration in 2014.

Freya loves to conjure up humorous characters, animals and monsters, creating the most fantastical worlds for them to inhabit. She has worked on picture books and classic chapter-book illustrations aimed at older children.