Night Knight Theraputic Bedtime Stories by Emma Piers is a wonderful way to use books to help you child develop good opinions about himself/herself. Geared toward children ages 5 to 11, Night Knight tells the story of Rosador, her friend Orion, and other magical creatures.
Broken down into four chapters, each with two parts, Night Knight allows readers to explore topics such as bereavement, separation, rejection, abandonment, bullying, and anxiety that can plague children when things happen in their lives. Orion must cope with the loss of his brother, while Fumblekins the fulture gets lost in the valley and is all alone. The Fulture King is nothing but a big bully, who might need the healing of the Cloakwood School to help change his ways. And Norrin, the hobgoblin, can’t seem to sleep and is anxious all the time. How can he overcome his lack of confidence?
While not a sustitute for medial care, this book can pave the way for parent/child discussions, and help your child feel better about himself/herself. Included in the beginning are some recommendations on how to use the book, followed by a discussion of the book’s contents. After the last story, there is a note for parents and caregivers from the creatures of Wellness Island, a list for children of Rosador and Orion’s tips for feeling good, and a notes section.
Also included is a two-CD set with a special narrated edition set to beautiful music.
Since the book is geared to kids as young as 5, I think some of the illustrations are a bit scary. Those hobgoblin eyes on Page 17 are creepy and Grizzles the bear on Page 70 is also a spooky looking fellow. There are, however, many wonderful pictures throughout the book: the map of Wellness Island, a scared and alone Fumblekins lost in the valley, the elf’s home on Page 28, just to name a few.
I would definitely recommend Night Knight by Emma Piers to parents and caregivers looking to help their children through difficult situations.
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I received a free copy of this book from the author and her publicist in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation to share my opinions.
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Sounds like an interesting children’s book.Thanks for sharing it.
Those creepy illus really trouble me. I know my daughter was VERY sensitive those those type of things. The book is supposed to get kids to sleep but it has scary artwork? I don’t get it.
I have to admit I didn’t get it either. My youngest would have nightmares over some of those illustrations. Like yours, she is very sensitive. We have to pull her curtains shut over the blinds on her windows just so she’ll sleep in her bed at night.