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Lights Out Bedtime Stories for Boys and Girls

759 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Over 600 Ad-Free stories for children aged 3 to 13!

Captivating bedtime stories for boys and girls around the world.

Popular books and new authors join Martyn Kenneth and his engaging improvised stories about normal girls and boys who discover the magic within themselves.
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Episodes

The Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

August 20, 2020 10:36 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MB

Day 18 of Awesome Author August The Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

Jack and the Flumflum Tree by Julia Donaldson - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

August 19, 2020 13:40 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB

Day 18 in Awesome Author August - tonight's story is Jack and the Flumflum Tree by Julia Donaldson - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

Darkness Slipped in by Ella Burfoot - Read by Martyn here (E3D)

August 19, 2020 09:33 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MB

Darkness Slipped in by Ella Burfoot - Read by Martyn here (E3D)

The Dark by Lemony Snicket - Ready by E3D

August 17, 2020 20:06 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MB

Day 15 in awesome author August The Dark by Lemony Snicket - Ready by E3D

Jack and the Beanstalk by Brian Blessed - Read by E3D - Martyn Kenneth

August 15, 2020 13:20 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Jack and the Beanstalk by Brian Blessed - Read by E3D - Martyn Kenneth

Dear Boy by Paris and Jason Rosenthal - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 14, 2020 13:10 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MB

Day 14 in Awesome Author August This is an excerpt from the book Dear Boy by Paris Rosenthal and Jason Rosanthal - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) It will be taken down before December 2020 :)

Dear Girl by Krouse Rosenthal, Paris Rosenthal - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 13, 2020 11:59 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB

Day 12 in Awesome Author August This is an excerpt from the book Dear Girl by Krouse Rosenthal, Paris Rosenthal - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) It will be taken down before December 2020 :)

George and the Dragon by Steven Pacey - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 11, 2020 17:33 - 7 minutes - 17.1 MB

Day 11 of the Lights Out Podcast in Awesome Author August - 1 new bedtime story every night throughout August! George and the Dragon by Steven Pacey - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) Taken from Storyteller Volume 1 Part 18

Billy and the Blue Whale by Martyn Kenneth - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 11, 2020 13:24 - 40 minutes - 92.6 MB

Awesome Author August Day 10 - Billy and the Blue Whale by Martyn Kenneth - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) Billy was a lonely child who was fed up! Until one day when he finds a little box on his doorstep. Inside the box was a delicate little handwritten note and on the note was written: "Follow the Blue Whale" After days, weeks and months of looking after himself, as usual - warming up the cold dinners that his mum prepares the night before and getting ready for bed all by himself, Billy's li...

Unicorns, Magic, and Slime, Oh My! by Misty Black - Read by E3D (Martyn Kennneth)

August 09, 2020 13:25 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MB

Unicorns, Magic, and Slime, Oh My! by Misty Black - Read by E3D (Martyn Kennneth) (From Amazon.com) Let the fun begin! Fairies, a barking unicorn, and magic abound. Sage adores slime. When her mom suggests she make a food-based slime, it’s experiment time in the kitchen. But unexpected things start to happen when Sage finds fantastic Fizzle Flakes! A picture book for children ages 4-8, preschool to 2nd grade. Made especially for the unicorn and slime lovers at your house, because they de...

Cutie Sue and the Darkness by Kate Melton - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 08, 2020 14:55 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MB

Cutie Sue and the Darkness by Kate Melton - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) (From Amazon.com) Meet Cutie Sue, a brave little girl who fears almost nothing except for the darkness! One day, before going to bed, Sue tells her father she doesn’t want to sleep, because she is scared. Will she be able to overcome her biggest fears and fall asleep alone peacefully in her cozy little bed? Follow Sue and her loving family and find out how even the biggest fears can be conquered through support, creati...

Yani the Unicorn and the Day Mommy Went to the Moon by Elle Brown - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)R

August 07, 2020 12:35 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB

(From Amazon) When little Yani the unicorn woke up that morning, she knew something was different. Her mommy, a unicorn with magical healing powers, went to the moon to help the moon rabbit who was sick. That meant she had to spend that day all alone for the first time. She didn’t want to get up. Why would she? She would sleep all day until her mommy came back. This heart-warming story celebrates the magical bond between a mother and her child. It touches on separation anxiety and focuses on...

Eden and The Magic Roller - An Original Improvised story by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) ^^

August 06, 2020 20:08 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

This is a story about a boy who loved his parents. But he loved the lint roller even more. Then he found a magic roller after flying all the way to Bulgaria for the last 6 rollers in the whole wide world. But he didn't know that the last one was magic! This story came out from a real bedtime story for my children the other night, and I had to tell the story and get it out there.

The Merzzlings: The Adventure begins: Kindness is Key! by Brittany Plumeri - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 06, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

The Merzzlings: The Adventure begins: Kindness is Key! by Brittany Plumeri - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) Join Noah and Floppy as they embark on a magical mission to explore kindness on the mystical Island of Mer. But, things don’t go as planned as Noah is given a taste of his own medicine. Will Noah be able to put his pride aside to save the day? Your child will be intrigued by the seamless rhymes and bright illustrations, all while learning a valuable lesson in being nice and following T...

Miranda's Big Idea by Tevi Herschhorn - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 05, 2020 02:25 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MB

Awesome Author August Day Miranda's Big Ideas - A Children's picture book for creative boys and girls by Tavi Hirchhorn. What happens when Miranda's mind starts to wander? She doodles in her sketchbook. She loses track of time. She forgets to eat. Her teachers snap at her to "PAY ATTENTION!" Miranda is a little girl who has big ideas and loves to draw. Like many inventive children, sometimes she faces those who don't share her vision. This book supports children's ingenuity and encourages ...

The World Belongs to Animals by Chandrakant Bhonsle - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 04, 2020 13:20 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

The World Belongs to Animals by Chandrakant Bhonsle - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) This was a great read - lovely to read poems about animals and find out more about them. Nature has gifted us some incredible teachers, They are all different from each other with remarkable features, A tortoise famously taught us that slow and steady wins the race, Monkeys have played their part in discovering the marvels of space, Ants show us how rewarding hard work can be, Development of a butterfly is...

Do You Have Any Patience by Ben Stern - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 02, 2020 17:20 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MB

Do You Have Any Patience by Ben Stern Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth) Click here to find out more: http://bit.ly/flipandfriendslightsout "Do You Have Any Patience?" is the first book in the Flip and Friends book series which is the story of Flip, an impatient, demanding little frog that wants everything NOW. He slowly learns the importance of patience and is sweetly rewarded. Parents, with this book, you will be able to clearly teach your child the importance of patience without the need for a...

I am Empathic by Amanda Cottrell - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 02, 2020 08:40 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MB

It was a real pleasure reading this story and improvising it into 3rd person. Empathetic is a big word! Teaching kids to be empathetic and understanding empathy can be a challenge. Help the kids in your life understand empathy and build positive relationships. Being empathetic is an important skill to balance. If someone is overly empathetic, people and situations can take advantage and deplete their energy leaving them feeling exhausted. It is important for kids to understand that when...

I Miss My Best Friend by Penelope Lagos - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

August 01, 2020 02:25 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

What a great story - helping Your Child Cope with Loss. Twins Louie and Penny finally realized their dream to adopt a dog when their parents took them to the animal shelter. Cassius was not just their pet, he became their best friend. Through the years, the twins did everything with Cassius, but eventually, Cassius became old and sick. Saying goodbye to their best friend was the hardest thing Louie and Penny had ever done. I Miss My Best Friend is a heart-warming story for children that will...

Awesome Author August Introduction

July 31, 2020 19:43 - 1 minute - 1.18 MB

Awesome Author August! A new and awesome Author every day of the month

Neville Toogood by Carole Boyd - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

July 31, 2020 00:50 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MB

Neville Toogood by Carole Boyd - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

The Creation of Man by Joss Aukland - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

July 30, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MB

The Creation of Man by Joss Aukland - Read by Martyn Kenneth (E3D)

Little Spook of Spook Hall by Liza Goddard - Read by Martyn kenneth

July 29, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MB

Little Spook of Spook Hall by Liza Goddard - Read by Martyn kenneth

The Selfish Giant by Joss Aukland Read by Martyn Kenneth

July 27, 2020 20:05 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MB

Selfish Giant by Joss Aukland Read by Martyn Kenneth This was a very emotional story to read.

The snow Queen by Liza Goddard read by E3D

July 27, 2020 15:40 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

The snow Queen by Liza Goddard read by E3D

The Moon and the Millpond by Dick Vosburgh Read by E3D

July 26, 2020 15:30 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MB

The Moon and the Millpond by Dick Vosburgh Read by E3D

Denis and Joshua and The Golden Sword - An original E3D Improvised Story

July 25, 2020 15:20 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Denis and Joshua and The Golden Sword - An original E3D Improvised Story - Requested by Keith Tacey a good friend and professional Jolly Phonics trainer and teacher.

Drummer boy and the Gypsy by George Layton Read by E3D

July 24, 2020 10:15 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB

Drummer boy and the Gypsy by George Layton Read by E3D

The Great Big Hairy Boggart by Dermot Crowley ~ Read by E3D

July 23, 2020 14:10 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

From Storyteller 1 The Great Big Hairy Boggart by Dermot Crowley ~ Read by E3D

The last Slice of Rainbow by Shells Hancock Read by E3D

July 22, 2020 19:44 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Taken from Storyteller 1 Chapter 2 - from 1982.

Request for story ideas to be turned into full stories

July 17, 2020 19:25 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

A request for, one step at a time

The Sky and the Cloud Switch Places - An E3 Original

July 17, 2020 19:22 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

The Princess that Wanted a Horse - An Original E3D Improvised Story

July 15, 2020 11:31 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MB

This story was released one year ago and it's a favorite of mine. It's quite funny because I kept mistaking this thing the princess was called Shirley and that's from another story and in the end the name ended up being Shirley it's cute little story I hope you like it.

Shirley The Princess Gets Shipwrecked - An Original Improvised Story by E3D

July 03, 2020 19:03 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MB

Shirley is the daughter of a king whose kingdom was slowly being captured by the bad king. The king, queen, Shirley and a ship full cooks, cleaners and workers set off to a better country. BUT there is a storm and the boat sank. Shirley was shipwrecked on an island with a sheep and a parr

The Vain Jackdaw Fable - Read by E3D

July 03, 2020 02:30 - 2 minutes - 1.25 MB

Aesop's The Vain Jackdaw Fable - Read by E3D

The Wolf and the Crane Fable

July 02, 2020 19:27 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MB

Aesop's The Wolf and the Crane Fable read by E3D

The Wolf and the Crane Fable - Read by Martyn Kenneth

July 02, 2020 19:27 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MB

Aesop's The Wolf and the Crane Fable - Read by Martyn Kenneth on The Lights Out Podcast. Now with almost 600 Ad-free Bedtime Stories for Boys and Girls around the world - FOREVER * Stories are read several times a week so make sure to hit subscribe to be notified of the next Lights Out Bedtime Story!

Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson ~ Read by E3D

July 02, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MB

Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson ~ Read by E3D

Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson ~ Read by Martyn Kenneth

July 02, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MB

Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson ~ Read by Martyn Kenneth on The Lights Out Podcast. Now with over 500 Ad-free Bedtime Stories for Boys and Girls around the world - FOREVER

The Fox and the Goat Fable

July 01, 2020 21:05 - 3 minutes - 1.37 MB

The Fox and the Grapes Fable

July 01, 2020 21:04 - 1 minute - 791 KB

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak ~ Read by Martyn Kenneth

July 01, 2020 13:21 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak ~ Read by Martyn Kenneth on The Lights Out Podcast. Now with almost 600 Ad-free Bedtime Stories for Boys and Girls around the world - FOREVER * Stories are read several times a week so make sure to hit subscribe to be notified of the next Lights Out Bedtime Story!

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak ~ Read by E3D

July 01, 2020 13:21 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak ~ Read by E3D

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson read by E3D

June 30, 2020 19:15 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MB

Lessica's Mysterious Plan by Elly Seorin Lucky Sessford -Read by E3D

June 10, 2020 09:04 - 6 minutes - 13.8 MB

A story of 3 sisters (2good and one bad) who lived in the mysterious Night Zoo!

Richard - The Boy Who Followed his Dreams and Didn't Listen to Anyone Else - An E3D Original Improvised Bedtime Story/Lesson

June 04, 2020 07:43 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MB

This is a Lesson/Story about Richard who learned that he should not believe everybody but himself. Those who say you are great should be believed as much as those who say you are not. Believe in yourself . And also some lessons on following a dream - not chasing or pursuing but following! Enjoy

Spotify Treasure Hunt - Free Book Giveaway! 1 Week Only

May 26, 2020 13:29 - 1 minute - 2.49 MB

For 1 week only I have set a challenge. Listen to the clues and follow the instructions to be sent two storybooks. FREE Treasure Prizes for all those that complete the Treasure Hunt!!

Billy and The Blue Whale NEW Version with Awesome sound effects!!! By E3D (Martyn Kenneth

May 22, 2020 18:25 - 41 minutes - 94.7 MB

From the book: Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very, very shy. He didn’t have any brothers or sisters so he lived all alone with his mommy and daddy. But his mommy and daddy were always working. His daddy worked in a factory miles and miles and miles away from home, meaning that Billy only saw him on the weekends. Mom worked in a restaurant, and she came back really late each night. So the boy, when he left school each day, had to get on the school bus and sit on his seat ...

The Fabulous Lost and Found and The Little Korean Mouse by Mark Pallis - Read by E3D

May 13, 2020 19:37 - 6 minutes - 14 MB

한국말 있는 어란이 영어 책) The Fabulous Lost and Found by Mark Pallis.⁣ ⁣ This was a great little read, and being able to read and speak Korean it was a real pleasure to put on the podcast. Mark has a great idea with the way he is creating these English children's books incorporating other languages in a very engaging way! ⁣ ⁣ .About the Author and Illustrator:⁣ ⁣ Mark Pallis is a lifelong lover of language. He was originally a lawyer but switched to the creative sector and devised the award-winning BB...

The Girl Who Escaped from Home - An E3D Original with New Sound FX

May 11, 2020 13:13 - 11 minutes - 25.4 MB

The Girl Who Escaped From Home Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a very, very big house. And she was the daughter of a very, very rich family. And she was the only daughter. But her mommy and daddy were very, very cruel and very, very mean. She lived in one of the biggest houses in the town. But she felt like she wanted to escape. And that's exactly what she tried to do. One night, when a mommy and daddy were asleep, he sneaked out from underneath a very heavy blankets. ...

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