Make bedtime an adventure through history. Journey across the ancient world, one bedtime story at a time.
From the misty mountains of the Andes to the temples of Ancient Egypt, from the forests of Northern Europe to the great cities of Mesopotamia, Bedtime Stories from the Ancient World brings together a beautifully illustrated collection of myths, legends and traditional tales inspired by some of history’s most fascinating civilisations.
Meet brave heroes, clever animals, mysterious gods, legendary rulers and extraordinary creatures. Discover how people long ago imagined the creation of the world, explained the mysteries of nature, celebrated courage and kindness, and passed wisdom from one generation to the next.
Stories from cultures around the world
Young readers will travel through the storytelling traditions of Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, India, China, Japan, the Maya, the Aztecs, the Inca and many more, discovering just how rich and varied the ancient world could be.
Made to grow with your child
For ages 0–4, these richly illustrated stories are perfect for parents, grandparents and carers to read aloud, turning bedtime into a shared journey through ancient worlds.
From around age 4 and up, children can begin exploring the stories more independently as their reading confidence grows, while still enjoying them together as part of family story time.
Beautifully illustrated in full colour
Atmospheric illustrations accompany the stories and bring distant kingdoms, legendary heroes, mythical creatures and ancient landscapes to life. Each tale is designed to make reading a visual experience as well as a storytelling one — perfect for sharing together before bed or exploring independently.
Stories filled with adventure, imagination and timeless ideas
Across thousands of years and many different cultures, these tales explore themes that children still understand today: courage, kindness, cleverness, friendship, curiosity, perseverance, generosity and respect.
A wonderful book for young explorers
- Ages 0–4: ideal for parents, grandparents and carers to read aloud
- Ages 5+: designed for growing readers to enjoy increasingly independently
- Myths, legends and traditional stories from across the ancient world
- Beautiful full-colour illustrations throughout
- Engaging retellings written especially for young readers
- A gentle and exciting introduction to mythology, history and world cultures
- Perfect for bedtime reading, independent reading and family story time
- Ideal for children who love adventure, ancient civilisations and extraordinary creatures
- A beautiful gift for birthdays, Christmas or any young reader with a curious imagination
Whether read aloud to a small child, shared together at bedtime, or discovered independently by a growing reader, every story opens a doorway into another time and place.
Travel through thousands of years of storytelling — and around the world — without leaving the bedtime chair.