A beautiful, soulful addition to bedtime
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A beautiful, soulful addition to bedtime. I love that this book reminds us to be grateful for what we have, and to remember and pray for our fellow people who are in sad, in danger, homeless and hungry.
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A wonderful bedtime story...a great conversation piece for the coffee table as well!
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The book is beautifully illustrated and the rhymes are wonderful. My son enjoyed it, especially the pictures which helped him to keep the virtues straight in his mind. Our family favorite was Kay, the dog who personifies kindness. I think that this book is a great edition to a young child's bedtime story time, especially after a bad day.  We've used it to emphasize self-control, patience and peace for our often hot-headed son.  It seems to help him regain perspective.  Oh, and we love the poster!
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This book has become a popular bedtime request around our house! The lyrical text is simple yet poignant, pairing perfectly with whimsical and emotive illustrations. This book is a beautiful way to instill in young children a sense of self confidence, as well as an awareness and appreciation of the ways in which we are created uniquely. A treasure!
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I bought this based on a recommendation from a friend for my nephew and niece...and they (and I) absolutely love it.  Lovely word play, colors, images and rhyme that, while worthy of enjoyment themselves, also coach readers on awareness, on just enjoying the day's moments, from sunrise to sunset. Quality work. Beautifully done.
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This book is destined to become a family treasure, a favorite for children of all ages.  The story and illustrations are clever, and are especially comforting to those who are afraid of the dark (that's almost everybody).  The Moon in My Room is a wonderful gift, and will no doubt be worn ragged from many, many bedtime readings.  This is a rare find for which we are thrilled to have stumbled upon.  Buy and share this book!
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A friend bought this for me as a baby shower gift, and I am now buying it for another friend.  This is our official "bedtime cd".  My musician husband even likes and respects the quality of the music.  During the first 3 months of my newborn's life, I probably played this cd 3 times or more a day, before nap time, to get her to sleep at night, during the middle of the night when I was trying to get her to sleep again, etc.  The music helped her fall asleep and helped me cope with sleep deprivation, first-time mommy anxiety and staying at home alone with a baby for the first time in my life.  I'm serious, not exaggerating.  The lyrics and music are beautiful and have a mature feel too them, enjoyable for adults and infants, very different than most "baby music" that is out there.  The lullabies are Christian hymns, if you find that offensive, you might not like it.  I personally felt relaxed and strengthened listening to the words and don't think I could have survived without it.  It's a great cd to be a part of your baby's or young child's naptime or bedtime routine.
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One of my favorite times of the day is bedtime. I love the smell of freshly bathed kids and enjoy spending a little time reading and winding down the day with them. We enjoy a variety of books for this time and May The Faith Be With You: Bedtime Prayers is the newest one we've read through.

Anything with a space theme is probably going to be a hit at our house and this book was. It's designed for ages 4-8 so it was a perfect fit for us. The premise of the book is simple. There is a rhyming verse and then a corresponding scripture. The illustrations are stunning and take the book from average to extraordinary. There are fifteen different selections and I suppose you could read and discuss one a night but we read the whole thing in its entirety.

The thing that sets this book apart from the others on our shelf is the glow-in-the-dark feature. The kids love this but let me give you a little mom tip. Before you let your little ones enjoy the book take some time to charge up the pages. It's easy to lay the book beneath a lamp and ever so often turn the page and let it soak up the light. This will let you fully enjoy the book in the dark and not have frustrated kids at bedtime.

I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
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Beautifully illustrated and a lovely bedtime story
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Love this album so much I'm buying another. I love having these sweet, beautiful truths to sing over my children at night. It's put some scripture in my head and heart too.
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On the topic of unexpected blessings, I happened on this little gem of a find several years ago, and have treasured it as one of my all-time favorite picture books ever since.  Breathtaking, rich watercolor illustrations in soft, earthy hues lend a dreamy feeling to the text, which can be appreciated equally as well (if not better) by adults as children.  I like to read into it the gentle reminder that sometimes the greatest treasures (happiness, fulfillment, love) can be found where we least expect them, and may not be so far away as we are won't to imagine.
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One of my favorite children's books, and loved by my truck-crazy son.  When read out loud, this book is pure music and perfect for bedtime. To make a great book even better, the illustrations are gorgeous.  This book is sweet and sentimental without being syrupy, and entertains everyone in our family.  If you haven't read this book, I hope you will.
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Two thumbs Up for a wonderful book by a lovely blogging "Momma"!
I've been quietly, but obsessively following the Theo and Beau wave, that's advanced to loving the whole sweet and beautiful Shyba family.
A lengthier book with even more pictures would have been great, but this IS a book for children and those who read TO children, so less is more, and makes it more manageable. Hopefully the upcoming Bath time with Theo and Beau will be more illustrative, but will always be entertaining and poignant.  Already gave a copy to a friend with 'little ones', and they loved it:-) The magical bond between these litter mates is enchanting and rare.  Read it with someone you love - even a furbaby!
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Naptime-with-Theo-and-Beau/dp/1250059062/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Naptime with Theo and Beau</a>
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I think I have given "Goodnight Moon" to every small child or baby I know over the years. And it has always been a beloved favorite. Clement Hurd's illustrations are bright and colorful, and Margaret Wise Brown's rhythmic prose is easy to understand and sounds soothing when read. If the child is sleepy enough it will lull him/her to sleep. But no! It is not a boring book! Wide awake baby? There are enough objects to point out and find on every page to keep any child's interest. The board book, a big plus, is extremely hardy and very difficult to love to death.

A small bunny is stalling at bedtime and has to say goodnight to everything in sight before he'll close his eyes, including the moon and the old lady who hushes him.

Children love "Goodnight Moon," which also teaches them the names of so many objects. Parents love the book too. It is fun to read while snuggling. And it makes a terrific gift!
JANA
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I have 6 young children and so bedtime can be a little hectic on some nights. When I play this CD it instantly has a calming affect on my 4 boys, and they fall asleep much faster.

Both my children and myself love this album.  It is soft, soothing and peaceful.  A great album to put them to bed with.
If you tend to like peaceful instrumental music, then I most definitely recommend that you buy this album.
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We have a lot of books in our toddler's library, and this book is one of its treasures because it combines beautiful illustration with rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration. We started reading this book to our son when he was around 6 months old.

The illustrations are soothing and very sweet. As an infant, my son would stroke the backs of the antelopes and reach out to the yawning baby tigers. If I could snuggle a book, I would snuggle this one. Beyond the illustrations, the book has a wonderful rhyme and rhythm, with soothing alliteration in a few places. The words have a wonderful flow -- perfect for bedtime. Yes, "roar" and "paw" do not rhyme, and that stinks, but I just roar in a way that rhymes with "paw" and it all works out :)

This book is high on my list of favorite bedtime books -- second only to "Goodnight Moon."
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<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sleepy-Cadillac-A-Bedtime-Drive/dp/0060730218/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sleepy Cadillac: A Bedtime Drive</a>&nbsp;is a charming children's bedtime story about a beautiful blue Eldorado with plush white leather interior inviting a little boy for a sleepytime drive. The reader is addressed as "you" and the second-person narrative gives the story a sense of immediacy and the feel of an invitation to join in this dreamy drive.

It's also an ode to a lovely old convertible Cadillac Eldorado (ca. 1959 judging from the tailfins), complete with wide whitewall tires. The illustrations have the feel of a loving tribute -- perhaps the artist has an affection for classic cars... The art is lovely, the colors and landscapes are dreamy and beautifully capture the magic of dusk-to-night lighting. The cars are rendered very realistically down to the interior details and shiny chrome (my reason for thinking that the artist loves them), and the "dreamland dancers" include a 1955 Eldorado among other old favorite antique wheels. The dancing cars in dreamland are cute for little children and heart-warming for adult car junkies.

Even if you don't have children on your gift list, this book is a charming gift for a classic car aficionado.