Bedtime Stories for Ages 5–8

Children aged 5 to 8 are ready for bigger adventures at bedtime — stories with twists, mysteries, funny moments and characters they genuinely care about. They still need that calm, reassuring ending, but they want the journey to be exciting.

Quacky & Rex stories grow with your child. As they get older, the adventures get bigger — exploring enchanted forests, solving mysteries, making new friends and learning that being kind and brave always wins in the end.

What older children love in a bedtime story

  • A proper plot with a beginning, middle and end
  • Characters with personality and humour
  • A little suspense — just enough to keep them hooked
  • Themes of friendship, courage and kindness
  • An ending that feels satisfying and calm

New stories every month

The Adventure Club delivers brand-new Quacky & Rex stories every month alongside printable activities, colouring pages, puzzles and more. Perfect for children aged 3–8.

Explorer Welcome Offer — 3 months for just £9.99, then £6.99/month. Cancel anytime. Hundreds of activities. New adventures added regularly. Ask Mummy, Daddy or your grown-up to help you join.

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Explorer Welcome Offer — 3 months for just £9.99