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The Pillow Fairy
Much to Mommy and Daddy's dismay, three-year old Matt has difficulty falling asleep in his own bed. One night the Pillow Fairy comes to visit Matt, and the magical journey begins.
First-time author Marcia Gale Riley shares the joy of imagination and wonder that her sons, Justin and Matt, experienced as they faced one of life's first challenges-sleeping in their own beds, all by themselves.
The charming illustrations of Joni E. Patterson enhance the innocence and purity of this common childhood experience.
First-time author Marcia Gale Riley shares the joy of imagination and wonder that her sons, Justin and Matt, experienced as they faced one of life's first challenges-sleeping in their own beds, all by themselves.
The charming illustrations of Joni E. Patterson enhance the innocence and purity of this common childhood experience.
38 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2012
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Marcia G. Riley
1 book5 followers Marcia Gale Riley lives in Lawrence, KS., with her husband Steve. She has been fortunate to have two wonderful sons, to have supportive family and friends, and to have taught at the small rural school, "Billtown", in Williamstown, Kansas, for 32 years. She loves to travel to faraway and exotic places. Publishing The Pillow Fairy has been a dream of hers for over 25 years
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August 27, 2014
I won this book in the Goodreads first-reads giveaway.
The Pillow Fairy is such a neat and original twist reminding me of the tooth fairy, which suggests a great way to teach children to sleep on their own.
The illustrations are wonderful and bright, the pages well prepared and organized, and the story captivating to both children and adults.
I recommend this book to all, young and old, as it will make anyone smile - with hope, excitement, memories or simply enjoyment.
The Pillow Fairy is such a neat and original twist reminding me of the tooth fairy, which suggests a great way to teach children to sleep on their own.
The illustrations are wonderful and bright, the pages well prepared and organized, and the story captivating to both children and adults.
I recommend this book to all, young and old, as it will make anyone smile - with hope, excitement, memories or simply enjoyment.
October 26, 2020
I received a wonderful gift in honor of the birth of my first grandchild. Since then, the The Pillow Fairy has become one of my favorite books to share with three little granddaughters—ages 3,2, and 1. They frequently pull it off the shelf, chosen among a wide variety of children’s books, and ask me to read it to them. It has just the right amount of words per page, along with brilliant illustrations, that are capable of holding a young child’s interest.
But of even greater significance is the book’s dealing with a situation that eventually affects most every child, not wanting to go to sleep in his/ her own room when bedtime comes. Author, Marcia G. Riley, has turned her own parenting experiences into a literary work that can also be used as a tool for bedtime problems. Children will listen again and again as Matt works out his bedtime problems. The book has a cathartic effect on a child, regardless of whether the reader or the reader’s parents decide to invite their own Pillow Fairy into their household.
This book would be a very nice gift for expecting parents, first time grandparents, a preschooler’s birthday, or as a gift for a beginning reader. I believe our family will be enjoying it for years to come.
But of even greater significance is the book’s dealing with a situation that eventually affects most every child, not wanting to go to sleep in his/ her own room when bedtime comes. Author, Marcia G. Riley, has turned her own parenting experiences into a literary work that can also be used as a tool for bedtime problems. Children will listen again and again as Matt works out his bedtime problems. The book has a cathartic effect on a child, regardless of whether the reader or the reader’s parents decide to invite their own Pillow Fairy into their household.
This book would be a very nice gift for expecting parents, first time grandparents, a preschooler’s birthday, or as a gift for a beginning reader. I believe our family will be enjoying it for years to come.
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