When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note saying that Gabe has gone fishing and will be back in a week. He tries out several substitute monsters, but finds that none are as perfect as Gabe.

Bunnies scamper, scurry, splash, zip, and snuggle as they get ready for bed.

A little nervous about being away from home for the first time, Isaac, who is sleeping over at Grandpop's house, takes part in a very special bedtime routine that puts all his fears to rest.

A small but effervescent overnight guest tries the patience of a curmudgeonly bear who needs absolute quiet to fall asleep.

In Interrupting Chicken, Papa warns little red chicken not to interrupt as he sets about reading their nightly bedtime stories-but the eager chicken just can't help warning the fairy-tale characters about the dangers they face. Frustrated to no end, Papa finally gives the little chicken the chance to tell a tale. Now will Papa be able to stop himself from interrupting?

A young llama follows the same bedtime routine every night.

Every kind of bird and beast has to sleep, from the monkeys in the jungle to the whales in the ocean to the ants under the ground. But not Fred. His to-do list is far too long! Armed with plenty of imagination, this determined little boy and his attempts to resist bedtime are sure to strike a chord with today's over scheduled families. Drowsy animals of all stripes look on in disbelief as Fred keeps on going and going and going, until ... Could it...

A little girl and her cat enjoy preparing for bed with a bath, snack, and bedtime story.

Russell the sheep tries all different ways to get to sleep.

"Late at night, when all is quiet and everyone is asleep, a ninja creeps silently through the house in search of treasure."--