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Ten Minutes to Bed

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Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon

Written specifically with the aim of calming little ones before bedtime, this stunning adventure story sees two little playful dragons - Flicker and Flash - doing all they can to avoid bed!
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed Audio Collection by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed Audio Collection

Brought to you by Ladybird.

Count down from ten as you journey through the gradually calming pace of these gorgeous bedtime stories, written by Rhiannon Fielding and read by award-winning actress Suranne Jones.

Written specifically for bedtime, these five heartwarming magical stories are the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep, with calming sound effects and music between the stories.

Crash through the jungle with Rumble the triceratops. Join Splash the Mermaid as she explores the ocean and makes new friends. Find new adventures with Twinkle the Unicorn and Belch the monster. But will they get to bed on time?
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday

The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorn!

It's Twinkle the unicorn's birthday and she's having a sleepover party! There are party games, presents, cake, balloons and even fireworks! But as Twinkle's dad counts down to bedtime, there's still a lot going on . . . will Twinkle and her friends go to sleep in time?


Also available:
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Fairy
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas (also available as a board book)
Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby Unicorn
Ten Minutes to Bed: Where's Little Unicorn?
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur

Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanoes... and one fun-loving little dinosaur.

Crashing through the jungle, Rumble the triceratops is off on an adventure! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this adorable, heartwarming story. This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.

Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn 9780241348925,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster 9780241348918
,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid 9780241372678,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas 9780241414576
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas

Written specifically for bedtime, this story follows Twinkle the unicorn as she finds herself on another night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve, and Twinkle is too excited to sleep... but someone else is having problems of his own! Can Twinkle help save Christmas and still get to bed on time?

With a ten minute countdown at the heart of this enchanting story, little ones will love following Twinkle on a brand new adventure. Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale.

Also available:
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn 9780241348925,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster 9780241348918
,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid 9780241372678

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur 9780241386736
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid

Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of shimmering fish, dancing crabs, a friendly whale... and one adventurous little mermaid!

Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Splash get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.

Also available:

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn 9780241348925,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster 9780241348918
,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas 9780241414576

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur 9780241386736
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster

Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, big paws, fluffy fur and little claws!

Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Belch the monster get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.

Also available:
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn 9780241348925,

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid 9780241372678,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas 9780241414576

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur 9780241386736
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn

Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, sparkle and rainbows... and one naughty little unicorn!

Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Twinkle get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.

Also available:
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster 9780241348918
,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid 9780241372678,
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas 9780241414576

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur 9780241386736
Book cover of Ten Minutes to Bed: Time for Bed, Baby Unicorn by Rhiannon Fielding

Ten Minutes to Bed: Time for Bed, Baby Unicorn

Baby Unicorn is feeling sleepy, and she wants you to help her get ready for bed!

Use the flaps and sliders to play along and give Baby Unicorn a perfectly magical bedtime. First, she needs a warm bath, full of fluffy cloud bubbles. Then it’s time to get Unicorn dressed in her cosy starry sky pyjamas – don’t forget to help her comb her mane and tail! Next you’ll need to brush her teeth, before picking out the perfect bedtime story. And once Baby Unicorn is all ready for bed, tuck her in and switch off the light. Sweet dreams, Baby Unicorn!

Children will love using the sliders and flaps to join in with this interactive story that magically mirrors their own bedtime routines. The perfect book to help little ones settle down to sleep.