Fairies at Bedtime:
Tales of Inspiration and Delight for You to Read with Your Child –
To Enchant, Comfort and Enlighten
Authors: Karen Wallace and Lou Kuenzler
Publisher: Watkins Publishing
Publication Date: November 8, 2012
I think this type of book would have likely appealed to me as a child: a
richly illustrated collection of stories about fairies, leprechauns and other
wee folk. I think I would have really liked the stories of magic and make
believe that appear only to children who pay close attention. And yet, having
read Fairies at Bedtime, I am hesitant to read it to my own daughter.
The stories are less about magic and make believe and more about teaching life
lessons to children based on encounters with fairies. There are even
"affirmations" at the end of each chapter, encouraging children to
reflect on the lessons they've learned from each story. There are also sections
on helping your child to meditate on various nature spirits, which is, well,
I'm not sure exactly who the audience is for that. It seems like it would
offend Christian parents and confuse atheist parents (I realize those are not
the only choices obviously). But it seems to be aimed at families who have a
deep religious affinity for leprechauns. All in all, it takes itself entirely
too seriously for my taste.Hit the jump for Magda's Take and more...
Magda's Take:
"The are similar to cartoon characters but they're different."
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Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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