Audiobooks by Laura E. Richards

Winter Classics Bedtime Stories: Featuring The Velveteen Rabbit and selections by Beatrix Potter, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Laura E. Richards

"Winter Classics: Bedtime Stories invites listeners to wrap up in a blanket, settle into a quiet evening, and step into the calm, storybook hush of winter. This thoughtfully curated collection gathers beloved classic tales chosen for their warmth, gentle pacing, and timeless charm—perfect for bedtime listening and peaceful moments of rest. Varying in length from short, comforting pieces to longer classic favorites, each story fits easily into a single bedtime sitting, making the collection ideal for nightly listening, quiet afternoons, or shared family time. Inside this quietly enchanting collection, you’ll find: The Velveteen Rabbit — Margery Williams A beloved story of love and belonging, and the enduring power of childhood imagination. The Tailor of Gloucester — Beatrix Potter A cozy winter tale filled with kindness, perseverance, and Christmas-time magic. What Was Her Name? — Laura E. Richards A gentle, humorous story celebrating childhood curiosity and small everyday moments. The Snowball — Laura E. Richards A playful winter story capturing the simple joys of snowy days and imagination. A New Year Song — Laura E. Richards A hopeful verse welcoming the promise of a new year. Picture-Books in Winter — Robert Louis Stevenson A classic winter poem celebrating quiet days indoors, imagination, and the comfort of books. All stories in this collection are public-domain classics, newly narrated and produced as part of a thoughtfully curated seasonal series. A soothing collection to return to throughout the winter months, Winter Classics: Bedtime Stories is created to bring comfort, kindness, and quiet wonder to the close of the day—ideal for libraries, family bedtime routines, and listeners of all ages who enjoy gentle, timeless storytelling."

Beatrix Potter, Laura E. Richards, Margery Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson (Author), Lorien Sullivan (Narrator)

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Short Christmas Stories for Kids

"Have you hung up your stocking? Grab yourselves a hot chocolate, a warm blanket and settle down to a collection of entertaining Christmas Stories that will get your little ones in the spirit of Christmas. Each of these traditional tales are the perfect length for listening at quiet time, bedtime and the classroom."

Beatrix Potter, Emilie Poulsson, Frances Jenkins Olcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Laura E. Richards, Leo Tolstoy, Willam Dean Howells (Author), Erik Blior, Holly Kyrre, Nicki White (Narrator)

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5 Minute Christmas Stories for Children

"Have you put a snack out for Santa Claus and his Reindeer? Get comfy and grab your teddy as we guide your little ones through a collection of calming and magical Christmas stories which are perfect for that car journey to see family, bedtime and siting around the fire together with a hot mug of hot chocolate."

Abbie Phillips Walker, Andrew David Moore Johnson, Andrew Lang, Emilie Poulsson, Frances Jenkins Olcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Jacqui Brown, Laura E. Richards, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Erik Blior, Holly Kyrre, Matt Stewart, Nicki White (Narrator)

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The Princess Who Could Not Dance: American Fairy Tales Volume One

"Three magical stories from three American authors, weaving magic creating true American Fairy Tales. In "The Princess Who Could Not Dance", a Princess learns to let go and let nature teach her how to dance. In "Rosy's Journey", a young girl embarks on a long journey to find her father. In "The Golden Windows", a boy learns what true riches he has in his life."

Laura E. Richards, Louisa May Alcott, Ruth Plumly Thompson (Author), Mackenzie Menter, Mark Redfield (Narrator)

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Three Minute Stories

"This is a delightful collection of little stories for little people, just right to be listened to at bed time by a sleepy boy or girl. Some have a moral, some are just fun and some are poems; but all of them are either written or adapted by the well known author Laura Richards. These bite sized stories are all sweetly reminiscent of by gone days when life seemed simpler and easier for adults and children. - Summary by Phil chenevert"

Laura E. Richards (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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Five Minute Stories

"Another collection of poems and short stories by Laura Richards. Yes, these are all short and mostly all delightfully innocent and sweet. Some have a moral for little children, and some are just funny or poignant or educational, but all are a peek into the way of life of a century ago when children lived a slower and possibly happier life and kids loved to be read a story at bedtime. No cell phones or TV, just a loving connection between parent and child. So if you want to see what it was like to listen to a story or a poem from a simpler time, just pick one from the great variety here, turn down the lamp and settle down to enjoy the warm glow of good old fashioned story tellin'. - Summary by Phil chenevert"

Laura E. Richards (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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Toto's Merry Winter

"Over a cold winter, Toto and several animal friends (who can talk!) spend cozy evenings by the fire listening to his grandmother tell fantastical stories from around the world. - Summary by Jude Somers"

Laura E. Richards (Author), Jude Somers (Narrator)

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Queen Hildegarde: A Story For Girls

"When her parents have to take a trip to California, spoiled New York City girl Hildegarde Graham is sent to stay with her mother's old nurse in the country where she learns the value of simplicity, kindness, and a more democratic sensibility."

Laura E. Richards (Author), Lyssa Browne (Narrator)

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Florence Nightingale the Angel of the Crimea

"One evening, some time after the great Crimean War of 1854-55, a company of military and naval officers met at dinner in London. They were talking over the war, as soldiers and sailors love to do, and somebody said: "Who, of all the workers in the Crimea, will be longest remembered?" Each guest was asked to give his opinion on this point, and each one wrote a name on a slip of paper. There were many slips, but when they came to be examined there was only one name, for every single man had written "Florence Nightingale." Every English boy and girl knows the beautiful story of Miss Nightingale's life. Indeed, hers is perhaps the best-loved name in England since good Queen Victoria died. It will be a great pleasure to me to tell this story to our own boys and girls in this country; and it shall begin, as all proper stories do, at the beginning. - Summary by the author"

Laura E. Richards (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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The Joyous Story of Toto

"Toto and his grandmother become friends with many of the Forest Folk (such as Bruin, Racoon, Woodchuck, and Cracker the Squirrel) in this first Toto book. - Summary by Jude Somers"

Laura E. Richards (Author), Jude Somers (Narrator)

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Florence Nightingale: The Angel of the Crimea

"The name of Florence Nightingale is a household word, but the exact nature and scope of her work, and the difficulties and discouragement under which it was accomplished, are unknown to many in the present generation. This story of that justly beloved woman's life is told by one whose father was in part responsible for Miss Nightingale's decision to devote her life to nursing. Written with a rare sympathy and beauty of style, this uplifting account of a noble life will inspire young and old alike."

Laura E. Richards (Author), Anna Fields (Narrator)

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