Five Minute Stories by Laura E. Richards is a delightful collection of short stories that are perfect for bedtime reading. Each story is engaging and heartwarming, making it easy to read just one more before turning out the lights. The stories are diverse and cover a wide range of topics, from talking animals to fairy tales to everyday adventures. The writing is simple yet engaging, making it suitable for children of all ages.

One of the things I love most about this book is the length of the stories. As the title suggests, each story can be read in just five minutes, making it easy to fit into a busy evening routine. This also makes it ideal for reluctant readers or those with shorter attention spans.

Overall, Five Minute Stories is a charming collection that is sure to become a family favorite. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and enjoyable read that will leave a smile on their face.

Book Description:
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'.