Here is a compilation of some of the best short stories for kids that ... and interesting characters keep children engaged ...

With this in mind, maybe it’s time to go back to what worked so well when we were children and reach for a bedtime story instead ... in for a while. And short stories are perfect for dipping ...

Mr Tumble and a CBeebies Bedtime Stories collection filled with celebrated authors and high-quality stories so children can enjoy reading, playing and learning independently or with a grown up.

And new research suggests there is good reason for this - with the average parent reading the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a year. That's a lot of lunches with the Gruffalo.

"Snow White" star Rachel Zegler and "Bridgerton" actress Charithra Chandran are set to read children's stories on "CBeebies ...