Bedtime Stories for Hard Days

Name: Bedtime Stories for Hard Days
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781761213106
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Scott Stuart

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Summary

Bedtime Stories for Hard Days by Scott Stuart is a comforting collection aimed at children, offering narratives that tackle the ups and downs of life. Each story functions as a gentle guide, helping young readers understand and work through their emotions. With heartwarming tales and positive messages, this book supports children during challenging times.
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Format: Hardback

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A loving, heartfelt collection of very short stories to help soothe children at the end of the day.

Description

Bedtime Stories for Hard Days is a thoughtful, loving collection of very short rhyming stories to help children unwind after a day of heightened emotions.

Inspired by the runaway success of Scott Stuart's TikTok and Instagram series, Bedtime Stories for Hard Days will help soothe and repair as children prepare to start tomorrow afresh. With Scott's characteristic warmth, friendliness, and compassion, each story invites children to reflect on the day they've experienced before letting it go and relaxing into rest.

Stories include:

When you've had a really tough day
When you're afraid of being your unique self
When you're feeling sad
When you have too much energy to sleep
When you feel like your best is just not enough
When we've been arguing
When you're missing a loved one

And more!

'A salve for little souls, these stories will uplift and calm, alleviate and reassure. Perfect for children aged 2–10.' Books + Publishing

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761213106

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Illustration: Full Colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational New Zealand and Australia Published Scott Stuart

About the Author

Scott Stuart is a writer, illustrator and designer who watches kids' movies even when his son is not around. He is passionate about dismantling gender stereotypes and empowering children to follow their own unique path. Scott’s stories and his uplifting online presence has attracted millions of followers on TikTok. Scott’s own path has led him to an assortment of passions, including rugby, dancing, midnight rodeos and karaoke.

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