It's Child's Play

Sneaky Pete and his brother Reggie saw the neighbors putting out new bird feeders. Today's the day they're going to have a feast! Or are they? (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Rohan lived in a small town in the country of India. He was bored, so his Amma suggested he walk in the forest. Boy, did he find something wonderful! (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Today was Mackenzie's first trip to the Day Spa with her Mama. It was going to be so exciting! (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Herman Hedgehog has gotten himself into quite a pickle - he's stuck under Mom's favorite chair and it's almost time for the cats to be let out of the garage. Will the Hamster Rescue Squad be able to save him? (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Maddy was a little girl in a small town in the middle of the country. She never thought she'd get to meet her favorite country star, so she was surprised when he was standing in front of her! Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for making my friend Maddy's wish come true in real life. (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #makeawish #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

It's moving day for the Mouse Family. While Mrs. Mouse takes the kids to get enrolled in school, Mr. Mouse takes care of putting everything away. (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #grandmalauriie #itschildsplay

What's happened to the sun? Why are all the humans all in the street wearing silly glasses and looking up? Max, Murphy, and Finnegan had so many questions. Then, it's up to Max and Murphy to find the sun, which seems to have gone missing. (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

A big storm knocked out the power and the internet. Now what are the kids to do? (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Pete's brother Reggie has returned home from visiting relatives. What do brothers do when they meet again? Chase each other! (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #grandmalaurie #itschildsplay

All the baby animals saw the sun starting to turn dark, but it wasn't nighttime yet. What was going on? (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Liza and Maria saw a strange drawing on the sidewalk. What was it? Surely, Liza's Mom would know. (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Murphy had a big problem, so he went to the only person who could help - Fritz, the ancient dachshund who lived kitty-corner from them. What advice would he give? (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #dogs #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

The Queen has needs ... this time for dinner. She's making a big show of her displeasure at being kept waiting, though. (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #cats

Malcolm the Menace has gotten himself stuck in the closet. Will the Hamster Rescue Squad be able to get him out and not get eaten? #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Damar got a new kitten named Twinkle. He was excited to teach her how to walk on a leash. Maybe. #childrenstories #bedtimestories #grandmalaurie #itschildsplay

Shelly and Sylvia were a pair meant for each other. They loved their little girl, Alexa. So what happens when Alex has an accident during a soccer game? #childrenstories #bedtimestories #grandmalaurie #itschildsplay

Max and Murphy were excited to go with Mom as she photographed the bluebonnets. But what was that rattling noise? #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #grandmalaurie #itschildsplay

Ping was brand new. He wondered what lay beyond the clearing in the bamboo forest where he lived with his Mom. #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay#grandmalaurie

It's spring and Mom has put out all the bird feeders. Now, Pete has a bazillion kinds of seed to choose from! #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Sam had been a baseball super-fan for his entire eight years of life, but he'd never been to a game in person. Then, Dad came home with tickets to see his favorite team! #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #professionalbaseball #baseball

Spencer was Patty's favorite pencil. How did she help Patty ace the big math test after the break? #childrenstories #bedtimestories #grandmalaurie #itschildsplay

Max and Murphy went on a road trip so they could help Keke figure out who dropped half a fish on the porch. This is based on a story by Ken VanCamp on Medium, about why his dog wouldn't go outside after discovering it. You can find that original story here . #childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Basil the Bully and Malcolm the Menace have a ladybug trapped in the garage. Can the Hamster Rescue Squad save her? #childrenstories #bedtimestories #grandmalaurie #hamsterrescuesquad #itschildsplay

The weather has been weird. Every day, Remy has to decide what to wear to school. What's it going to be today? #childrenstories #bedtimestories #grandmalaurie #itschildsplay #meteorologists

Eden had a dilemma - she wanted to be in the school talent show, but she was super shy. How can she overcome her shyness? #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #musiceducation #grandmalaurie