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Five-Minute Bedtime Stories

By Sam Taplin
Series: Illustrated Story Collections
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A book of cosy short stories full of love, friendship and little adventures, perfect for sharing at bedtime. The eleven little stories in this beautifully illustrated collection are just the right length for young children to enjoy before going to sleep. The stories feature a cast... Read More
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A book of cosy short stories full of love, friendship and little adventures, perfect for sharing at bedtime.

The eleven little stories in this beautifully illustrated collection are just the right length for young children to enjoy before going to sleep. The stories feature a cast of endearing animal characters making friends, exploring the world, and having fun together.

Full of gentle humour and the delights of family and friendship, this is a perfect bedtime book to dip into again and again.

Five-Minute Bedtime Stories by Sam Taplin is sure to become a cherished addition to any bedtime routine, creating fond memories with every read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836045458

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ag Jatkowska

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 104

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sam Taplin Series: Illustrated Story Collections

About the Author

Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire. Ag Jatkowska has been drawing and playing with colour ever since she can remember. She lives and works in the UK, illustrating books and greeting cards among other projects. Ag graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk (Poland) with an MA in Graphic Design and Illustration. In her spare time, she loves to discover new places and taking long walks with her husband and little son.

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