Secrets of the Stars 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature
“Secrets of the Stars: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature” by Alicia Klepeis is a beautifully illustrated collection published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on October 7, 2025. This 160-page book presents a series of five-minute bedtime stories that introduce young readers to the fascinating wildlife that emerges at night. Each story invites children to explore the lives of various nocturnal animals, from a lost wolf pup seeking its pack to a flying fox enjoying a midnight swim.
In this anthology, readers will encounter a diverse array of nighttime creatures, including American alligators, Fennec foxes, and snowy owls, all brought to life through the illustrations of Jennifer Falkner. Each tale is grounded in real biology and behavior, providing educational insights about the animals featured. At the end of each story, additional scientific information enhances the learning experience, making bedtime not only a time for stories but also for discovering the wonders of nature and astronomy.
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A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife that comes out at night.
Every night reveals a thousand secrets… In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the light of the moon to meet the amazing animals that come out when we’re all asleep. In one story a lost wolf pup has to find its way back to its pack, while another looks at a flying fox as it goes for a midnight swim. Kids will be thrilled by the pineapplefish who has a flashlight built into its mouth, and marvel at a dung beetle that navigates by looking at the stars!
Other stories feature American alligators, Fennec foxes, wombats, snowy owls, bushbabies, flying frogs, luna moths and even a rat making its way across a sleeping city. All of these nighttime animals and their habitats are brought to life with impressive skill by illustrator Jennifer Falkner.
Each story in Secrets of the Stars is based on the real biology and behavior of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the animals that are waking up and beginning their day.
The cover features a timeless design with silver foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.
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