Can you recommend the best William Joyce children stories for bedtime?

A really good William Joyce children story is 'A Day with Wilbur Robinson'. It's a story full of zany characters and wild adventures. The illustrations are also very engaging. 'Bently & Egg' is another story that stands out. It tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two very different characters in a really charming way. And don't forget 'The Man in the Moon', which has a richly detailed world and a great story that can capture the imagination of children.

Yes. 'The Gingerbread Man' is a fun classic. The story of the gingerbread man running away from everyone is very engaging. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is also a good choice. Jack's adventure in the giant's land is full of thrills. And 'The Little Red Hen' is a great story. It shows how hard work pays off as the little red hen does all the work herself when the other animals are lazy.

The story of St. Brigid is also suitable for bedtime. St. Brigid was an important figure in Irish history and her stories are often full of kindness and miracles. It can give children a sense of peace and hope as they drift off to sleep. It also educates them a bit about Irish culture and religion in a gentle way.

Sure. 'The Sleepy Lamb' is a great SDA bedtime story. It has a calm and soothing narrative that helps children relax before sleep. Another one is 'The Starry Night Prayer' which combines a beautiful story with a simple prayer, perfect for bedtime. And 'The Dreamtime with Angels' is also good as it gives kids a peaceful image to think about as they fall asleep.

Sure. 'Goodnight Moon' is a perfect bedtime short story. It has a soothing rhythm and simple words that are easy for children to follow. The story is about a little rabbit saying goodnight to everything in his room, which helps children relax before sleep.

I also recommend 'A Little Cloud'. It shows the contrast between the two main characters, one who has settled into a dull, ordinary life in Dublin and the other who has had a taste of the more exciting life abroad. Joyce's detailed descriptions of Dublin and the characters' interactions make it a fascinating read.

'Snowman at Night' is also great for bedtime. It has a calm and fun narrative. The idea of snowmen having their own secret life at night is interesting and can make a child's mind wander in a positive way as they drift off to sleep. And the pictures in the book are usually soft - colored which adds to the bedtime mood.

Sure. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a popular one. It teaches kids the value of perseverance as the slow - moving tortoise wins the race against the overconfident hare. 'Beauty and the Beast' is also great. A young woman named Beauty tames the Beast and they fall in love. And 'Rapunzel' is a well - liked story where a girl with long hair is locked in a tower.

Sure. 'The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear' is a perfect bedtime mouse story. It's about a little mouse trying to protect a strawberry from a bear. The simple plot and cute illustrations make it very relaxing.

The story of the little red hen is a great food - related bedtime story. The little red hen finds some grains of wheat and asks her friends to help her plant it, harvest it, grind it into flour, and bake it into bread. But her friends refuse to help at each step. In the end, when the bread is baked, the little red hen gets to enjoy it all by herself. It teaches children about the value of hard work and also makes for a good bedtime story.