Hachette India

A Magical World of Bedtime Stories: 24 Tales Inspired by Folklore

James Randall

Freya Hartas

Snuggle up for a magical journey with 24 enchanting bedtime stories from around the world - one for every hour children fall asleep somewhere on Earth. From mysterious forests and clever, mischievous animals to starlit skies and flying beds, each tale is a window into the rich folklore, nature, and traditions of a different country.

Written by James Randall and brought to life with charming illustrations by Freya Hartas, this truly global collection will capture imaginations and inspire sweet dreams night after night.

Classification : Picture books
Pub Date : SEP 10, 2026
Imprint : Orchard Books
Page Extent : 96
Binding : HB
ISBN : 9781444974928
Price : INR 1,799

James Randall

James Randall is an anthropologist and writer, who crafts stories for children on imaginative, exploratory and wilderness themes, and non-fiction on creativity and cultural history. He holds a PhD in English and Comparative Literature and a master's in social Anthropology. He has worked for Bloomsbury Publishing and is a past volunteer at the Ministry of Stories. He lives in Bath, UK.

Freya Hartas

Freya is a Bristol-based illustrator specialising in children's books. She live with her partner and their ancient black cat, Katsu, and works from a cluttered desk in a shared studio down the road. She graduated from Falmouth University with a first class honours in BA Illustration in 2014.

Freya loves to conjure up humorous characters, animals and monsters, creating the most fantastical worlds for them to inhabit. She has worked on picture books and classic chapter-book illustrations aimed at older children.