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Winnie-the-Pooh is a fictional teddy bear created by English author A. A. Milne. Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. The character is inspired by a stuffed toy that Milne had bought for his son Christopher Robin in Harrods department store, and a bear they had viewed at London Zoo. The first collection of stories about the character was the book Winnie-the-Pooh (1926), and this was followed by The House at Pooh Corner (1928). Milne also included a poem about the bear in the children's verse book When We Were Very Young (1924) and many more in Now We Are Six (1927). The stories are set in Hundred Acre Wood, which was inspired by Five Hundred Acre Wood in Ashdown Forest in East Sussex—situated 30 miles south of London—where the Londoner Milne's country home was located. In 1961, The Walt Disney Company licensed certain film and other rights of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories from the estate of A. A. Milne and the licensing agent Stephen Slesinger, Inc., and adapted the Pooh stories, using the unhyphenated name "Winnie the Pooh", into a series of features that would eventually become one of its most successful franchises. Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop # Aesopsfables #bedtimestories #books #childrensbooks #goldenbooks #kindergarden #preschool #learning #reading #WDW

“Treasure Island” is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, telling a story of "buccaneers and buried gold". The novel was originally serialized from 1881 to 1882 in the children's magazine Young Folks, under the title Treasure Island or the Mutiny of the Hispaniola. It was first published as a book in 1883. It has since become one of the most often dramatized and adapted of all novels, in numerous media. Since its publication, Treasure Island has had significant influence on depictions of pirates in popular culture, including elements such as deserted tropical islands, treasure maps marked with an "X", and one-legged seamen with parrots perched on their shoulders. Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop # Aesopsfables #bedtimestories #books #childrensbooks #kindergarden #preschool #learning #reading

A Visit from St. Nicholas, more commonly known as The Night Before Christmas and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously under the title Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837. The poem has been called "arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American" and is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today. It has had a massive effect on the history of Christmas gift-giving. Before the poem gained wide popularity, American ideas had varied considerably about Saint Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors. Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop # Aesopsfables #bedtimestories #books #childrensbooks #kindergarden #preschool #learning #reading

In the tale of "Tommy the Tidy Turtle," we follow the journey of a disorganized turtle named Tommy, who, with the assistance of his friends Franklin the frog and Fiona the fish, discovers the importance of maintaining a neat and orderly living space. Through their support, Tommy learns valuable lessons about the true significance of a clean and organized home. Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop # Aesopsfables #bedtimestories #books #childrensbooks #kindergarden #preschool #learning #reading

The Little Red Hen is an American fable first collected by Mary Mapes Dodge in St. Nicholas Magazine in 1874. The story is meant to teach children the importance of hard work and personal initiative.

The poem Our Little Ghost by Louisa May Alcott is about a ghost of a child who visits the narrator's house each night. The ghost is said to bring comfort to the dark night with her innocence and tenderness. The narrator uses words such as “fearless,” “thoughtful,” and “loving” to describe the ghost's gentle nature

“Victor builds a friend” was adapted for children from the original story of Frankenstein.  Frankenstein is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in 1821. Shelley travelled through Europe in 1815, moving along the river Rhine in Germany, and stopping in Gernsheim, near Frankenstein Castle, where, two centuries before, an alchemist had engaged in experiments. She then journeyed to the region of Geneva, Switzerland, where much of the story takes place. Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop # Aesopsfables #bedtimestories #books #childrensbooks #kindergarden #preschool #learning #reading #Halloween

“Bonnie the Bunny’s adventure to the Fountain of Youth” was written by Steve Adams, based on the tales from explorers who traveled the world in search of the Fountain of Youth. The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring which allegedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in the writings back to the 12th century. Stories of similar waters also featured prominently among the people of the Caribbean during the Age of Exploration; they spoke of the restorative powers of the water in the mythical land of Bimini. Based on these many legends, explorers and adventurers looked for the elusive Fountain of Youth or some other remedy to aging, generally associated with magic waters. These waters might have been a river, a spring or any other water-source said to reverse the aging process. The legend became particularly prominent in the 16th century, when it became associated with the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, the first Governor of Puerto Rico. Ponce de León was supposedly searching for the Fountain of Youth when he traveled to Florida in 1513. Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail Written and narrated by Steve Adams #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop # Aesopsfables #bedtimestories #books #childrensbooks #kindergarden #preschool #learning #reading

“The Tale of Samuel Whiskers” is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter in October 1908 as “The Roly-Poly Pudding”. In 1926, it was re-published as The Tale of Samuel Whiskers. The book is dedicated to the author's pet rat "Sammy" and tells of Tom Kitten's escape from two rats who plan to make him into a pudding. The tale was adapted to animation in 1993.  Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail  #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop #fairytales 

"If you give a Mose a muffin" by Laura Numeroff is the second book in the series of circular tales.  Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail  #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop  

“Willie Mouse goes on a journey to find the Moon” is based on a story written by Alta Tabor in 1923   Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail Narrated by Steve Adams #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop # Aesopsfables #bedtimestories #books #childrensbooks #kindergarden #preschool #learning #reading

"Lily and the Magical Unicorn," is an enchanting story of Lily, a shy and kind-hearted girl, who lives in a lush meadow. One day, she encounters a magnificent unicorn named Stardust who recognizes her hidden potential. Intrigued, Lily follows Stardust on a journey of self-discovery. They arrive at a clearing where a timid squirrel named Timmy struggles with self-confidence. With Stardust's guidance, Lily helps Timmy overcome his fears by encouraging him to play a game of acorn toss. As they practice together, Lily's unwavering support inspires Timmy to believe in himself, and he eventually succeeds in hitting the target. Their friendship blossoms, and they continue to uplift one another. Their newfound confidence spreads throughout the meadow, inspiring other creatures to embrace their unique talents. Years later, Lily, Timmy, and the memory of Stardust's guidance live on, reminding children everywhere that they can achieve anything by believing in themselves and nurturing supportive friendships. Bedtime Stories for Children is produced by Magic Monorail Written by Steve Adams #Bedtime #Stories #Children #BeatrixPotter #BrothersGrimm #Disney #Aesop