It's Child's Play

Max wanted a dog but he'd never been around one before. What happens when Mom takes Max to the dog park? The illustrations for this story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #rescuedontbuy

Benjie's teeth hurt so badly! Mom was taking him to the dentist. What will the dentist say? You can find the illustrations for this story by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Cy never felt he belonged in his family; he didn't look like the rest of the ducklings, and he didn't sound like them. After enduring teasing from his brothers and sisters, Cy ran away from home. What would he find? The illustrations for the story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Flip was hiding in a flower pot while the dogs were out. Once they'd gone in, he jumped and landed in the water bowl! The bowl was too small for him, so he couldn't get out. What's he going to do? You can find the illustrations for the story here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

The house was in an uproar. It seemed like things were changing every day. Now, Auntie Laurie and Grandma were missing! What was going on? The illustrations for the story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Mickey was just a puppy who had run away from home. He was hungry and afraid when he ran into an alley cat named Oliver. Together, they find friendship and food. The illustrations for the story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Omari lived with his five brothers and sisters and their parents. Their house was noisy all the time. Omari had a secret, though - he would go out in his Dad's little boat to find quiet. You can find the illustrations to the story here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

King Edward was bored. He had heard about all the parties and festivals in town, so one night, he snuck out of the castle in disguise. What will he find? The illustrations for the story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #childrenstories #bedtimestories

Pedro was off from school, so he decided to take his best friend, Poppy, on an adventure. The illustrations to the story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Max's love, Sadie, is moving away! Max was very sad about it. What's he going to do? The illustrations for this story are found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #maximummurph #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Lizzie and Rusty were excited to be visiting the Black Hills in the United States. They had seen pictures, but the actual sights were amazing! The illustrations for this story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Sneaky Pete came home from vacation to find his brother, Reggie, had trashed the place. What is the best punishment? The illustrations for this story can be found here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #sneakypete #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Lady lived in a big field and loved watching the dandelion seedlings being blown by the wind. One day, though, the wind blew Lady! Where will she land? The illustrations for this story are available here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #childrensadventures #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Auntie Laurie's mouse is missing - but how could there be a mouse in a house full of cats? Max and Murphy put their noses into the case. To see all the illustrations that go along with the story, click here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #maximummurph #grandmalaurie

Hi there. Here's a special message from Grandma Laurie. If you have a story idea, you can email me at itschildsplaystories@gmail.com (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

Whiskers' Mom has had an accident, so he races to help. How will the Hamster Rescue Squad survive without him? Here's the link to the illustrations for this story; click here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Folly the fox found a leaf glowing in the forest. Then, the glow started talking! Was it a fairy? You can see all the great illustrations that go along with this story by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Tomas was a world-famous chef. He didn't like the fact that a cat, named Maurice, would hang out by his kitchen back door. What happens next was a big surprise to Tomas. The illustrations for this story can be found by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #childrenstories #bedtimestories

Murphy's girlfriend, Fiona, was missing, so her Mom called on the boys to help find her. Who will find her first? The illustrations for this story can be found by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

It was going to be Erik's first plane ride! He was so excited. Just to be safe, he took Captain Space with him. The illustrations that go with this story can be found by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

It's way too hot in Mom's backyard, so Sneaky Pete and his cousin, Stumpy, head to the country for cooler weather and sweeter air. You can find the illustrations that go with this story by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #sneakypete

Oscar is the littlest owl, an elf owl. He hated the rain but needed to find dinner. How was he going to do that in the incoming storm? The illustrations to this story can be found by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Petra was the smallest of the small fairy penguins living on Phillip Island in Australia. What happens when she's joined by a baby fur seal? You can find the illustrations to this story by clicking here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

In part 2 of our two-part story, the Hamster Rescue Squad asks the Maximum Murph Detective Agency for help. You can find part 1 by clicking here . And if you'd like to see the illustrations for part 2, click here . (c) 2024 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph #hamsterrescuesquad

Jeb and Clara were bored, so Mom gave them a notebook, a magnifying glass, and a smartphone. What would they find? You can see all the illustrations for this story by clicking here . (c) Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #summervacation