It's Child's Play

Stanley Mouse wanted to go outside to play in the snow. He finds a giant human glove and a new adventure begins. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

What will the Hamster Rescue Squad do when Malcolm the Menace needs help? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #hamsterrescue

The Queen's catnip is missing. How will the boys find it? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

What is the white creature the Queen sees on her walk along the beach? It's The White Princess. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #princessstory

Ever wonder where the moon goes during the day? It's sleeping! (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #moon

Murphy suddenly developed the idea that he didn't want to go into the house without his own special invitation. Weird dog. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Who didn't love pasghetti when you were a kid? Nolan certainly did. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

What to do when a jar of honey explodes all over the kitchen? Sneaky Pete knows. The video version of this story is now available. #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #sneakypete

You never know what adventures you'll find in a book with an ugly cover - not until you open it. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #writers #writerlife #librarians

Finnegan the boxer loved his Frisbee. Then, one day, it went missing. What happened to it? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Byron was always walking around the house, talking to himself. Mom was a bit worried, so they chatted. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

The Hamster Rescue Squad received a call for help. Is it real or is it a trap? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Murphy was afraid of anything loud, but especially fireworks and thunderstorms. Would Mom's special treats help? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Octi and Dollie love playing among the coral. But what is that sound? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Teddy's best friend, Ivy, took him to the park. They got separated while there. Ivy's looking everywhere! Where's Teddy? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Sneaky Pete had a horrible case of the nerves when he talked to his favorite grocery squirrel, Matilda. Will he be able to talk with her if they're on a walk? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #sneakypete

Indie loved toaster pastries but they weren't always available where she lived. She was upset because she had run out, but Mom has a solution! (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Mom's slipper is missing! This is a case for the Maximum Murph Detective Agency! (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #bedtimestories #childrenstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Brody felt every day of his oldage, until his boy brings a surprise home. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #dogs

Sneaky Pete finally worked up the courage to go talk to Matilda, his crush at the grocery store. Can he really do it? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #sneakypete

What happens when you're the only one who sees the cricket on the windshield? Will the cricket survive the long car ride to the store? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Dimas had never seen snow before, so he had dozens of questions for his Mom. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker hashtag

Murphy had loved Fiona from afar for years and now she's gone. What happened? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Sneaky Pete needs to pick up a few things from the store. It all goes well until he sees ... her. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

It's the Mouse family's first winter in their new home. Will the kids help getting the winter clothes out of the attic? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie