For Parents and Teachers
Everything grown-ups need to know about the stories, plus free things to print and share.
Questions grown-ups ask
Who are the stories for?
Children aged 5 to 9, read aloud by a grown-up. They are written for bedtime: every story ends settled, unhurried and ready for sleep.
How long does each story take to read?
About 4 to 7 minutes aloud. There are 30 stories in the book, so there is one for every night of the month.
Hardback or paperback?
Both have the same 30 stories and large 8.25 × 11 inch pages. The hardback is the one to keep; the paperback is lighter for bedtime.
How do I buy the book?
The books aren't on sale yet. Register your interest and you'll hear first when they're ready to order. You can see all the editions on the Books page.
Where are the stories set?
In Olhos d'Água, a real fishing village on Portugal's Algarve coast. The people and animals in the stories are made up.
Are the games free?
Yes. The games on the Play page are free, and the children's games never use cookies.
Free things to print and share
Bedtime story chart
Tick off a story every night. Thirty stories, thirty ticks.
Coming soonVillage Deputy certificate
Read all thirty stories and Sergeant Rufus will make you a Village Deputy.
Coming soonClassroom pack
Talking questions for every story, for reading together at school or at home.
Coming soonFeelings and colouring
"How are you feeling today?", the colouring corner and the learning games are on the Play page now.
Go to PlaySchool visits and questions
Teachers, librarians and parents are welcome to get in touch.
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