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Nightlights: Stories and Advice to Help Your Child Discover Peace, Confidence, and Creativity

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I read this book nightly to my 7-yo. It begins with information for parents on ways to use the book to connect with their kids. Written in a soothing tone, the stories begin asking the child to imagine a magic lantern that takes him/her on a path into each story. Quite uniquely told. At the end of these creative stories are "affirmations" that reinforce messages in the stories, but also offer opportunity to connect with your child by opening thoughtful, quiet conversation. Sounds new-age-y, but very effective. Illustrations are stunning. Wonderful!

Our son is full of energy and has a hard time settling in for bedtime. I found this book by chance on the bargain table in the back of a small bookstore. I am convinced it was nothing short of a divine intervention. This book has worked wonders, at 3 1/2 my son lovees listening to these stories and he often drifts off before the story is over, sometimes telling me the next day how the story carried into his dreams. He especially loves the "castle story" ( called the singing mountain children ) and asks me to read that one the most. This is a wonderful parent/ child ritual and every story has a wonderful message. It helps children learn visualization and meditation at a young age, which I think is a wonderful gift in our stressed out, desensitzed society.

A friend gave this book to us when our son was born. What a wonderful gift. I'd recommend the book for a slightly older child (maybe starting at 3 years old) until early adolesence. Each story has a life lesson and affirmations at the end. It encourages imagination and dialogue. One of the best books (and we have many) that I've read.