Series

5 Minutes Animal Bedtime Story

Five-minute read-aloud stories about kindness and good character.

One panda cub, seven virtues (kindness, courage, wisdom, trust) and a story that fits the last five minutes before sleep. Animal tales for ages 4 to 12.

8 books: standalone tales, so you can start with any of them.

Little Panda's five-minute stories

Little Panda lives in a bamboo forest in ancient China, with friends Ricky the Raccoon, Bella the Bunny and Old Mr. Tortoise. Each volume gathers five short stories about one good quality, timed to be read aloud in about five minutes before sleep. The series is listed for ages 4 to 12.

Volume by volume

  • The Power of Action (Book 1): Little Panda lends a paw whenever someone is in trouble.
  • The Power of Kindness (Book 2): patience, hard work and helping a friend.
  • The Power of Courtesy (Book 3): why a simple please or thank you matters.
  • The Power of Humanity: sharing an umbrella and giving up the last piece of bamboo.
  • The Power of Wisdom (Book 6): Little Panda studies at a mountain academy and learns what to do with what he knows.
  • The Power of Trustworthiness (Book 7): the final volume, about sincerity, trust and faithfulness.

Starting anywhere

Five listings carry a book number, but the series is catalogued as standalone tales, so any volume can come first. The seven single volumes also include The Power of Righteousness. The Premium Collection gathers 35 stories and coloring art in one keepsake edition.

Common questions

How long does each story take to read?

About five minutes read aloud, which is why the series is called 5-Minute Bedtime Stories. Each volume has five short stories about one good quality.

What age are the Little Panda stories for?

The series is listed for ages 4 to 12. Younger children listen; older ones can read the stories on their own.

Which volume should I start with?

Any of them. The series is catalogued as standalone tales, so start with the quality you want to talk about, such as kindness, courtesy or trust. The Premium Collection has all seven powers in 35 stories.

Where can I buy them?

Every volume is sold on Amazon in paperback. Each book page here links to its Amazon listing.

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