The Sandman's Hour: Stories for Bedtime

By Abbie Phillips Walker

When flowers speak, toys argue and household objects pursue adventures of their own, bedtime becomes a doorway into a world governed by wit, wonder and consequence. Across twenty-four short tales, familiar places-farmyards, gardens, woods, homes, attics and seashores-open into enchanted spaces where fairies, sea creatures, talking animals and children encounter mysteries, contests, rescues and comic misadventures. Dialogue drives these children's fantasy stories, giving even the smallest creature or most ordinary object a lively part to play. Cleverness and cooperation help vulnerable figures face danger, while deception, vanity, laziness and selfishness bring complications that cannot simply be wished away. Family care, friendship, work and preparation run through the collection, and sympathy often reaches beyond outward appearances. Moral instruction emerges naturally from choices and their consequences rather than interrupting the action. Curiosity also shapes these bedtime stories for children: several tales offer imaginative explanations for natural features, animal traits and unusual behaviour. Magical transformations sit beside domestic mishaps, and moments of loneliness or disorder lead into conversations about self-control and social responsibility. Varied in setting and focal character, the collection moves easily between animal fable, fantasy and everyday life made strange through extensive personification. Its compact form suits reading aloud or enjoying one tale at a time, while its recurring questions-how should we treat others, prepare for trouble or use our abilities wisely?-give each adventure something to consider after the story ends. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9378413137
• ISBN13: 9789378413131
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"