Can you recommend some 5 minute bedtime stories?

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great choice. It's a story full of profound wisdom and beautiful illustrations of friendship and human nature. It can easily be read in about 20 minutes and is sure to send you off to a peaceful sleep with its gentle and thought - provoking narrative.

Another one could be 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. The hare is overconfident and takes a nap during the race, while the slow - and - steady tortoise keeps going and wins. This story is a good reminder that consistency and not being too proud can lead to success. It usually takes just about 5 minutes to tell.

Sure. Here is one. 'The Little Star'. There was a little star in the sky. It was always curious about the Earth. One night, it decided to shine extra bright to peek at the sleeping children below. As it shone, it saw a little girl hugging her teddy bear tightly in her sleep. The star was so charmed that it decided to watch over her every night.

Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a great one. The little red hen works hard to plant, harvest and bake bread while the other animals are lazy and don't help. In the end, she gets to enjoy the delicious bread all by herself. Another is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. The hare is overconfident and takes a nap during the race, while the slow but steady tortoise keeps going and wins the race. And 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is also a classic. Goldilocks enters the bears' house, tries their things and finally runs away when the bears come back.

One funny bedtime story could be about a group of bunnies who decide to start a band. They use carrots as instruments. The lead bunny tries to sing but can only make a squeaky noise. As they practice, they keep making more and more of a racket until all the other forest animals come to see what's going on. It's a silly and light - hearted story that takes about 5 minutes to tell.

There's the story of 'The Ugly Duckling'. It tells the tale of a duckling that is different from the others and is bullied at first but then grows up to be a beautiful swan. This story can be easily told in about five minutes. Also, 'Thumbelina' is a lovely story. Thumbelina, a tiny girl, has many adventures among the flowers and with different animals before finding her true place.

Sure. 'The Little Star That Lost Its Way' is a great one. A little star strays from its constellation and goes on an adventure in the sky, finding new friends like shooting stars. Another is 'The Sleepy Bunny'. It's about a bunny that's so tired after a day of hopping around but has a cozy adventure in the meadow before going to sleep. And there's 'The Magic Dream Pillow' where a child finds a pillow that gives them wonderful dreams every night.

Sure. One could be about a little mouse who tries to steal cheese from a very smart cat. The mouse makes all these silly attempts and in the end, the cat, being kind - hearted, shares the cheese. It's short, funny and perfect for a 5 - minute bedtime read.

Sure. 'The Little Christmas Elf'. It's about an elf who loses his magic bell on Christmas Eve but with the help of a kind child, he finds it and is able to spread Christmas cheer. Another one is 'The Magic Christmas Tree'. A family discovers that their old tree has the power to make their Christmas wishes come true. And 'Santa's Lost Reindeer' where a reindeer gets separated from Santa's sleigh but finds its way back with the help of forest animals.

Well, perhaps there are stories about magical worlds. Maybe a story where a child discovers a hidden door in their attic that leads to a world full of talking animals and enchanted forests. These kinds of stories from '5 minute tales bedtime stories' are great for bedtime as they spark the imagination right before sleep.