Michael's Nocturnal Wings and 11 other Wonderfully Weird Tales for Kids age 4-12: Read Aloud and Beginning Readers

By Martin Joyce Nygaard

Spit Clot Claude (5 min) - Oliver's unusual pet saves the day in the most unexpected way
The Candy War (5 min) - Sweet Country and Chocolate Country battle it out in the stickiest war ever
The Love-struck Wigs (5 min) - Two wigs in a shop window fall head-over-heels in love
The Coltsfoot That Taught The King How To Grieve (6 min) - A brave little flower helps a sad king heal his heart
Michael's Nocturnal Wings (6 min) - What happens when a boy grows real wings?
The Rock Song (6 min) - What happens when a catchy tune becomes TOO popular?
Annie's Dream Quilt (7 min) - When townspeople can't sleep, pigeons hold the secret to sweet dreams
The Boy Who Wouldn't Tidy Up (8 min) - Arnold's messy room problem gets wildly out of control
The Greedy Splinter (8 min) - A tiny splinter's appetite grows into a HUGE problem
The Magic Painting (10 min) - Three children discover a painting they can actually step inside
The Jealous Christmas Decorations (11 min) - Christmas ornaments stage a rebellion against a captivating painting
The Carpet Weaver (12 min) - A factory worker finds herself woven into her own magical creation

Let your child or student's imagination soar with these delightfully quirky stories that blend magic, humor, and heart

This collection of 12 original tales will have young readers giggling, gasping, and begging for "just one more "

What Makes These Stories Special?

Pure imagination fuel - Captivating illustrations means every child creates their own unique mental movies
No AI was used in the creation of these stories - Pure human imagination
Reading times included - From quick 5-minute tales to longer 12-minute adventures
Ages 4-12 - Ideal for read-aloud AND independent readers

Perfect For:

Discussion starters for the classroom - Or just a relaxing read-aloud moment before break
Family and classroom bonding - Shared laughter over silly situations creates lasting memories
Beginning independent readers - Confidence-building tales with exciting plots
Bedtime routines - Magical stories that inspire wonderful dreams
Travel entertainment - Digital format works anywhere, anytime
Gift-giving - Unique stories kids won't find anywhere else

What Parents Are Saying:

"These stories are delightfully weird in the best possible way. My kids beg for them every night "
"Finally, books that are actually FUN to read aloud. The humor works for both me and my children."

Why Choose This Collection?

Unlike typical children's books, these stories celebrate the wonderfully weird and unexpected. They help children and students:

Develop creative thinking through magical scenariosBuild reading confidence with engaging, age-appropriate contentExplore important themes like friendship, responsibility, and resilienceExercise their imagination with hilarious illustrations

Bonus: Each story includes gentle life lessons wrapped in humor and magic - never preachy, always entertaining

Ready for Adventure?

Whether your child or student is 4 and loves being read to, or 12 and reading independently, these stories will spark joy, laughter, and endless "what if" conversations.

Download now and discover why families are calling this "the most entertaining story collection we've ever read "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FMPRSZ9F
• ISBN13: 9798298147910
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"