E. Nesbit Bedtime Stories: Too Clever by Half, The Selfish Pussy, & Nine Lives

Cozy up for three timeless cat stories, narrated slowly and warmly for bedtime and quiet time.

In this episode of The Bedtime Storybook, you’ll hear:

1) Too Clever by Half – a clever mother cat learns a gentle lesson about overdoing it

2) The Selfish Pussy – two cats compare comfort, loyalty, and love
3) Nine Lives – a mother cat tells the story of her many lives (with curious kittens asking questions along the way)

Perfect for bedtime routines, quiet play, or screen-free listening.

Recommended for ages 3–8
Suitable for bedtime, story time, or peaceful play
Includes mild tension typical of classic stories, with reassuring endings

Narrated by Nathan Stone | A Haunted Mouse Production
Public-domain stories. Original audio narration.

What is The Bedtime Storybook?

A warm, imaginative storytelling podcast for kids and parents. Narrated by former children's library programmer Nathan Stone, it brings beloved classics like The Velveteen Rabbit and Winnie-the-Pooh to life, creating screen-free family moments perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and daycares.