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Cosy Bedtime Stories from the Farm by Amanda Owen "The Yorkshire Shepherdess" is a collection of delightfully soothing bedtime stories for middle grade readers aged 6+, inspired by Amanda's real-life family adventures with her nine children at Ravenseat Farm in North Yorkshire.
Cosy up with this gorgeous collection of short stories from the Yorkshire Shepherdess.
Follow a winding river path and enjoy watching wildlife along the way. Gaze up at the stars from a magical camping spot. And curl up by the fire with a sheepdog puppy.
These ten stories offer a glimpse into life on a real working farm, from the busy days to the peaceful moments spent in nature.
The perfect animal story collection for family bedtime reading.
This heartwarming collection of bedtime stories, charmingly illustrated by Becca Hall, brings to life the countryside characters - both two legged and four - you'll find at Ravenseat Farm, and just how fun life can be when everyone mucks in together! It also includes quizzes and a glossary of farming terminology to enhance the reading experience.
Cosy Bedtime Stories from the Farm is the second book by Amanda Owen (published by Puffin on 3rd September in Hardback, Ebook and Audio). The audiobook is narrated by Amanda.
The paperback of her first book, Christmas Tales from the Farm, is published on 1st October, 2026.
About the author
Amanda Owen is a shepherdess, mother of nine children, TV star and Sunday Times bestselling author. Born in Huddersfield, Amanda is a first-generation farmer, who escaped the city for the rugged landscapes of Ravenseat, a 2000-acre hill farm in North Yorkshire. The Owen family's TV series, Our Yorkshire Farm, captivated over 3 million viewers in the UK and aired in over 20 countries around the world, from Australia to Iran and from Thailand to Turkey.
In 2023, Amanda Owen's Farming Lives launched on More4 and Amanda's latest TV adventure, Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids has become the channel's highest-rating series of the past two years and is also currently being repeated on Channel 4. The third series recently aired to great acclaim, with a further brand-new run to follow later this year.
As well as TV, Amanda is a bestselling author, penning five Sunday Times bestselling books, and a hugely popular public speaker. With over 800,000 followers on social media, Amanda's genuine, down-to-earth approach to life in the countryside continues to inspire and connect with a global audience.
Amanda is represented by www.wolfsongmedia.co.uk
About the illustrator
Becca Hall is a full-time freelance illustrator who grew up in the beautiful Lake District. After 28 years among the lakes and hills, she followed her dream of living by the sea. These days, she lives on the Cornish coast with her husband and their two cheeky Border Terriers, Pippa and Evie. Alongside illustrating numerous children's books, Becca illustrates maps and giftware, including designing a commemorative Harrods bag for the King's coronation, and shares monthly illustration tutorials on her Patreon, inspiring people of all ages to enjoy drawing and helping aspiring illustrators grow their skills.
About Puffin
Puffin is the biggest children's publisher globally, and is a loud, proud voice for the power of stories to spark imaginations.
In 2025, Puffin celebrated 85 years of publishing children's books. Since publishing a series of non-fiction in 1940, Puffin has grown to become one of the world's most iconic children's entertainment brands. Publishing stories for children from 0-12, Puffin is home to famous authors, illustrators and children's brands, including Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Nathan Bryon & Dapo Adeola, Tom Fletcher, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Snowman and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Many of these stories live beyond the book and have inspired TV, films, music and games.
Puffin is always on the look-out for new talent and is committed to giving children access to stories, through innovative formats and partnerships; ensuring that the magic of imagination passes from one generation to the next.
Puffin is an imprint of Penguin Random House, the world's number one publisher representing a vibrant community of publishing houses marked by unparalleled success.
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