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A Diary of Bedtime Stories
A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Week 2 is now available (see below)
Book Description
A Diary of Bedtime Stories is a book of fables with 21 illustrations. These are fairy stories with a difference, as a mother tells her twin daughters stories from her childhood as adventures she experienced. Each day the tale varies greatly; from fairies; Christmas Elves “out of season” and witches who dress in the colours of the rainbow, to nature coming to life; birds talking, water dancing in patterns and much more. Each story is magical and different, and each one takes you on a journey to different lands. The fact this is written as a diary with “Monday’s Story”, “Tuesday’s Story” and so on, means there is no need to wonder what story to choose; just pick the story for that day. These are suitable as bedtime reading for young children and as self-readers for young children aged around 9+. Editorial Review 5 Stars by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite Sophie and Kiera are twins. In many ways they were very much the same, but they were also quite different. While Sophie was gentle and sometimes timid, Kiera was confident, outgoing and often impatient. However, the two girls were inseparable and one thing they had in common was their love of a good bedtime story. And their mother was full of wonderful stories: fantasies that included castles, witches and magical creatures. Every night it was a different story, every night the twins heard something that had happened to their mother when she was a child. As the children listened with rapt attention for the most part, only occasionally interrupted by their curious questions, the mother shared her childhood experiences and learned something more about her twin daughters with each new story shared. Each story was attached to a day in the week, beginning with Monday and ending on Sunday. It was while telling Sunday’s story about the secret garden and the pixies that the twin’s mother started to realize that Sophie had her gift of magic. Sophie was like her mother, only her gift was stronger. Jill Vance has written a wonderful fairy tale in A Diary of Bedtime Stories that will capture the hearts of young and old alike. It’s the type of story that stays with you for a long time, a story that demands to be read over and over again. As the reader progresses through the daily entries of magical experiences, there is a sense of wonderment shared. The reader begins to believe that the author, the narrator, is really a magical person herself. After all, she has so many magical stories from her own childhood to share. But, then again, childhood is something of a magical time and the gift of being a good writer, a superb storyteller, is also a gift of magic. To conclude her vision of magic and fantasy, the author provides the reader with a poem for each of the days, beginning with: “Monday’s dreams are a special place....” Reader's Comments “This is a wonderful collection for the little ones! The grandkids enjoyed having a brand new story every night before bed. They also loved the beautiful gaily colored illustrations that went with every tale. The stories are creative and totally unique…” “Each story seems to come from the heart, and I love how they were told, mother to daughters, as if each were a real adventure from her childhood. This is a very special collection and I am so glad I came across it!” RFY Below are a few of the 21 illustrations in A Diary of Bedtime Stories
Il Diario della Buonanotte
Descrizione del Libro
Il Diario della Buonanotte è un libro di fiabe con 21 illustrazioni. Una madre racconta alle due figlie gemelle storie che provengono dalla sua infanzia. Sono storie di fate, ma con una differenza, perché le narra come avventure che lei stessa ha vissuto, e variano molto ogni giorno: dalle fate agli elfi di Natale (quando non è Natale), dalle streghe che si vestono con i colori dell'arcobaleno alla natura che prende vita, gli uccelli che parlano e l'acqua che danza cambiando continuamente forma, e molto altro. Ogni storia è diversa e magica, e ognuna conduce in un viaggio verso luoghi differenti. Il libro è scritto come un diario con il racconto del lunedì, martedì e così via, per facilitare la scelta e leggere semplicemente la storia di quel giorno. Queste storie sono adatte da leggere ai vostri bambini per farli addormentare piacevolmente, ma anche ai bambini più adulti da 9+ che possono leggerle da soli. A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Week 2
A Diary of Bedtime Stories is also available (see above)
Book Description
A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Week 2 is an illustrated book of fables with a complete story for each night of the week. These fairy stories are told by a mother to her twin daughters as adventures she experienced in her childhood. Each day the tale is different and each one is magical and special. The stories range from a squirrel who collects things and sells them for acorns to a magical tree where silk is made, and there is a special game the mother plays with her daughters. The book takes readers on a journey to secret places where all sorts of varied and wonderful things happen. The first book in this series, A Diary of Bedtime Stories, is also available to buy. Week 2 can be enjoyed either on its own, (the first book is not necessary to understanding this one), or as a follow up to the first one. These stories are suitable as bedtime reading for young children and as self-readers for children aged around 9+ Editorial Review 5 Stars by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Week 2 by Jill Vance is a delightful collection of bedtime stories that can be read out to kids on each day of the week. The stories are narrated by a mother to her twin daughters. The stories she tells them are based on the adventures she experienced in her childhood, and they take the twins and readers on a magical trip where they come across many wonderful things. Each story is filled with enchantment and whimsy, and keeps young readers fascinated by all the magical happenings. Bedtime storybooks always have a charm of their own when it comes to putting kids to sleep. This book is a must-have in one's personal collection. Parents and grandparents will find it ideal to read out to kids and grandkids during bedtime. The fact that there are stories for each day of the week makes it more appealing. Children can also use this book for self reading. The woods, the whimsical element, wood nymphs, butterflies and many more magical elements give the stories a surreal effect. The stories are aesthetic, creative and highly imaginative, and will encourage kids to think beyond the boundaries they usually set for themselves. The illustrations complement the stories beautifully and they breathe life into the stories, scenes and characters. I enjoyed these stories. They made me dream and imagine, and took my thoughts to faraway places. All the stories are exciting and take readers on an exciting journey to places and lands where they feel happy and alive. An enchanting collection for kids. A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Christmas Special
A Diary of Bedtime Stories (week 1 & 2) are also available (see above) A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Christmas Special is an illustrated book of fables with a Christmas story for each night of the week.
These fairy stories are told by a mother to her twin daughters as adventures she experienced in her childhood. Each day the tale leads up to Christmas and each one is magical and special. Christmas Day is a magical time for all the family. These stories have a wonderful range of treats for readers; with a playful squirrel, a snowball arena for snowball fights, Santa and Rudolph, and of course a Christmas Tree with presents underneath, as well as much more. Other books in this series, A Diary of Bedtime Stories and A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Week 2, are also available to buy. Each can be enjoyed on its own, or as a way to follow the adventures of the animals, and twins, in the stories. These stories are suitable as bedtime reading for young children and as self-readers for children aged around 9+. |
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