It's Child's Play

The twins heard a loud noise they'd never heard before. It sounded like someone was sawing wood! It's time to investigate.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Oh no! There are even more new intruders surrounding the house! How will the Maximum Murph Detective Agency deal with them?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Who knocked all the dishes on the floor of the kitchen?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #momlife #lying

Even on a day off, the Hamster Rescue Squad rescues. What happens when Squeak goes to the grocery store to buy dinner?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #hamsterrescue

Tommy Toucan lived in the rainforest. He loved it there, especially because he and his friend always played hide-and-seek.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #rainforest

The Maximum Murph Detective Agency was on high alert when strange banging and even stranger men started working on the house!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Barnaby Bear was born during hibernation and had never been out of his den. But Mom had been gone too long. He needed to find her!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #animalstories

Alice Mouse loves walking in the garden. What does she discover this day?(c) Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Ever get a song stuck in your head? The video version of It's Stuck is now available!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #momlife

Ray's favorite day was here - it was the opening day of baseball season!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #MLB #baseball

Something happened to Grandma's orange. Who took it? The Detective Agency are on the case.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Sanjay loved going to the spice market for his Mom.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #india #biryani

Mama Bear still has 15 days of hibernation left, but her two young cubs are already up, wreaking havoc all around the house.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

It sure is windy in Mom's backyard. So windy, a note blows under the door of the Hamster Rescue Squad's headquarters. Looks like someone needs rescuing!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #hamsterrescue

When you're eight and haven't learned to tie shoes yet, it takes a lot of practice.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

When Laila goes on a spacewalk, she runs into something unusual. What is it? This is part 3 of 3.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

What did Arief bring back to the space station, and how will it change the mission? Part 2 of 3(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Arief was one of a group of children who were sent to the moon to see how weightlessness would affect children. What did he find? Part 1 of 3(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Jasmine couldn't believe it when her Mom said there were bunnies under her bed!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

What happens when all the young animals at the savannah exhibit at the zoo suddenly get the zoomies?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #zooanimals #animalstories #grandmalaurie

The boys love squeaky balls. What happens when the squeaker stops working?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Sneaky Pete's dream has finally come true - Matilda, his squirrel crush, is visiting today!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #animalstories #sneakypete

Ever wonder why messy hair is called a "cowlick?" Bedo the cow and Penny the pig wondered, too. Join them as they discover the reason.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #animalstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Clarence the little cloud was frightened of the thunder. But what happens when he cries?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #moms

Jimmy watched a show about skydivers and dreamed about it that night. What would Mom do after he told her all about his dream?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #moms #motherhood

Stanley Mouse wanted to go outside to play in the snow. He finds a giant human glove and a new adventure begins.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

What will the Hamster Rescue Squad do when Malcolm the Menace needs help?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #hamsterrescue

The Queen's catnip is missing. How will the boys find it?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

What is the white creature the Queen sees on her walk along the beach? It's The White Princess.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #princessstory

Ever wonder where the moon goes during the day? It's sleeping!(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #moon

Murphy suddenly developed the idea that he didn't want to go into the house without his own special invitation. Weird dog. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Who didn't love pasghetti when you were a kid? Nolan certainly did.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

What to do when a jar of honey explodes all over the kitchen? Sneaky Pete knows. The video version of this story is now available. #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #sneakypete

You never know what adventures you'll find in a book with an ugly cover - not until you open it.(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #writers #writerlife #librarians

Finnegan the boxer loved his Frisbee. Then, one day, it went missing. What happened to it?(c) 2025 Laurie Leiker#childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Byron was always walking around the house, talking to himself. Mom was a bit worried, so they chatted. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

The Hamster Rescue Squad received a call for help. Is it real or is it a trap? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Murphy was afraid of anything loud, but especially fireworks and thunderstorms. Would Mom's special treats help? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Octi and Dollie love playing among the coral. But what is that sound? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Teddy's best friend, Ivy, took him to the park. They got separated while there. Ivy's looking everywhere! Where's Teddy? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Sneaky Pete had a horrible case of the nerves when he talked to his favorite grocery squirrel, Matilda. Will he be able to talk with her if they're on a walk? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #sneakypete

Indie loved toaster pastries but they weren't always available where she lived. She was upset because she had run out, but Mom has a solution! (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Mom's slipper is missing! This is a case for the Maximum Murph Detective Agency! (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #bedtimestories #childrenstories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Brody felt every day of his oldage, until his boy brings a surprise home. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #dogs

Sneaky Pete finally worked up the courage to go talk to Matilda, his crush at the grocery store. Can he really do it? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #sneakypete

What happens when you're the only one who sees the cricket on the windshield? Will the cricket survive the long car ride to the store? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

Dimas had never seen snow before, so he had dozens of questions for his Mom. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker hashtag

Murphy had loved Fiona from afar for years and now she's gone. What happened? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie #maximummurph

Sneaky Pete needs to pick up a few things from the store. It all goes well until he sees ... her. (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie

It's the Mouse family's first winter in their new home. Will the kids help getting the winter clothes out of the attic? (c) 2025 Laurie Leiker #childrenstories #bedtimestories #itschildsplay #grandmalaurie