Written by Jess Judd and narrated by Rob Griffiths

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Chester’s parents have just made him move house🏡 and he is not very happy about it😠. Whilst sulking about the situation, he makes an amazing discovery in the most unexpected place…..his toilet🚽!

Thanks to William, Marie, and Isadora, and Celynn and her daddy from the USA, Liya and Zara from the UK, and Magma Slasher from Canada for your fantastic reviews, which you can hear at the end of this episode.

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Written by Rachael Ruley and narrated by Amy Hays

'Twas Halloween Night and all through the town, The children were jumping all up and down…’

It's a Halloween like any other, until one trick-or-treater spots a very surprising visitor!

This poem is suitable for Halloween-lovers of all ages. 🎧 🎃 👻

You can purchase Rachael Ruley’s book, with wonderfully cute and colourful illustrations by Amanda Calderon, online via Amazon or Barnes and Noble

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Written by Nathan Oser and narrated by Rob Griffiths

Whenever there are monsters in the closet or lurking in shadowy corners, I do what any smart kid would... I hide under the covers. Before long I’m sound asleep. But that doesn’t mean I’m safe. What if I wake up again, and what if it’s midnight when I do? The scariest hour of them all!

A spooky short story for any kid who’s ever let their imagination run wild at night. Perfect for Halloween! 🎧 🎃 👻

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of a child's imaginings of night time monsters and may be frightening for younger or sensitive children. Parental discretion is advised.

Suitable for children aged between 6-13 years old

You can watch the animated trailer that goes with this story over on YouTube, and check out more of the author’s short fiction and illustrations on his website: nathanoser.com.

Nathan has also just released a short Halloween joke book for young readers called ‘The Monster Laughbook: Jokes and More from Owlsby in Autumn’. It is available for purchase over on Amazon

It’s bound to give you a good laugh. MMMMWWAHAHAHAHA! 😈

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Written by Jess Judd and narrated by Chanel Tsang

Emily’s mummy and daddy have just brought home her new baby sister. Emily is so excited to help, but all she keeps hearing is “Not right now Emily”. Poor Emily, isn’t there anything she can do to help her baby sister?

This story is suitable for ages 4-10.

Thanks to Alexander and Phillip, Rachel, Eli, and Emeth, Vivienne and Augustus, and Carly, all from the USA, and India from the UK for your amazing reviews, which you can hear at the end of this episode.

To read this story, and others written by Jess, visit her website.

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Written by Brian Chambers and narrated by Jess Judd

Emma is spending the weekend with her grandparents, but they are not really sure how to entertain her. When her Grandad pulls out an old bubble machine for her to play with, things start to get exciting, a little too exciting. Will Emma ever see her grandparents again?

This story is suitable for ages 4-8.

Thanks to Kenton from Canada, Ethan and Christina, and Edwin and Carys from the UK, Jemima from South Africa, Chole and The Mullets from the USA for your fantastic reviews, which you can hear at the end of this episode.

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Written by Stuart Baum and narrated by Rob Griffiths

Tomas set out on an adventure to look down from the top of the world. He meets a unicorn, a pair of graham-cracker eating dragons, and lots of small (and hungry) birds. But where is the chair on the top of the world? And what’s does the top of the world have to do with a marble?

A story suitable for 4–12 year old kids.

You can read the full story, including the extra bits over on Stuart's website, and also see the illustrations.

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Written by Ivan Parvov and narrated by Jess Judd

When Bubu finds a bottle in the sea with a call for help inside it is clear for everyone – a new adventure awaits. And this time he is not alone – his friends Oskar and Rico are coming with him.

What lies ahead? Fearful sharks…a powerful storm…a sinking ship…and a new friendship.

One thing is for sure – no one will remain dry in this amazing sea quest.

This children's story is suitable for kids aged 4-15 years old.

You can download In the Open Sea free from Ivan's site Bubu Tales

Thanks to Alice and Ray Charles Barkley from the USA, Amelia and her dad from Australia, Elliecoookie2006 from the UK, and Houmji from Canada for your wonderful reviews, which you can hear at the end of this episode.

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Written by Hannah Erickson and narrated by Kellie Colleen

Poppy has moved to a new town and hasn't yet made any friends. She misses her old life. Things start looking up, however, when she finds a curious golden pen in the woods outside her new home; for this is no normal pen, it's a 'spentaculous pen', and it's magic! 

This story is suitable for children aged 3-10

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Written by Michael Ryan and narrated by Rob Griffiths

Medward the marmoset was unlike any other marmoset that had ever lived. This was because Medward had a very, very long tail. 

Some days Medward hated his elongated tail. It got in the way and would stop him doing things. Other times however, it came in quite handy, and in this particular story, turned out to be a lifesaver!

Sometimes, being different isn't so bad after all.

Bed time story suitable for kids ages 2-8

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Written by Kenneth Steven and narrated by Jess Judd

Ug the Thug was nasty, and nobody liked him. One night, Ug finally realises how lonely it is when everyone is frightened of you. Is it possible for him to change his ways and make friends with people?

Bedtime story suitable for kids ages 2-8

You can find more of Kenneth's wonderful stories over on his website or buy his latest children's story Why Dogs Have Wet Noses

Thanks to Leeba 4 from Australia, Akx74 from Ireland, and darcioshea from the USA for wonderful reviews, which you can hear at the end of this episode.

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