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Publishing company CCA and B recently launched a new product and book concept aimed at helping kids face their bedtime fears. The "A Light in the Night" concept includes a plush toy – dubbed a "nighttime guardian" – that emits a soft glow when squeezed and a board book featuring a simple, easy-to-read story for young ones.  The book assures children that the "nighttime guardian" will be by their side through the sleeping hours. "Have faith in me; there's no need to fear. You can sleep soundly whenever I'm near," is just one of the many lines the book offers to help waylay worries.  Eventually, children may find that they no longer need to rely on the toy anymore; they've learned to be brave on their own. Author and illustrator Sandy Harsanyi Murphy came up with the concept after her son Zoli moved into his own room. "He looked so small and frightened in such a big room; it absolutely broke my heart to leave him alone in the dark," she said. "The story of our 'nighttime guardian' has given my children the confidence to sleep alone in their rooms." While there's no guarantee this concept will cure all nighttime worries, it's definitely something to think about, or at least try out, especially during times of change: moving, growing into a new bedroom or staying at a relative's house. Plus, there's a website, alightinthenight.com, where kids can go download a Certificate of Bravery, as well as take part in additional interactive activities. Looking for more? Visit alightinthenight.com.  Kristen Schott is OC Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. Going back to the roots of books Believe in the power of books! Want a book-signing treat? The craze continues 'Stella is a Star!' Why Bree? Another book-into-a-movie moment A Book and A Buck Bedtime books Are you ready for 'Toy Story 3'? Keep young ones reading with this program A book about meeting in the middle Read with this innovative app Why do kids have all the fun? Get a look at Walter Diemer's invention Created for children, by children Ever heard of Dustpan, Texas? Looking back at the genre that started it all Do you know a 'Tiny Art Director'? 'How to Draw With Drew' Summer books Author spotlight: Henry Winkler Borders launches Double Dog Dare Reading Challenge 'Zack the Prairie Dog' Oh, what a kid-book world Young adult and children's lit in 1 place Earth Day is coming! Author spotlight: Rhonda Fischer 'That Cat Can't Stay' Calling all book lovers 'Where the Mild Things Are' by Maurice Send-up That dog's gettin' old 'Prentice Hall: The American Experience' Pick up this springtime counting book One whimsical story Anaheim Public Library launches book donation campaign Gosh, I love Spoonfuls of Stories 'Are You My Mother?' Poetry for kiddies Books aplenty in O.C. Vocab – it's not a nightmare anymore 'What reading can do for your kiddies' A look back Book with no words 'Pickle Things' Book vs. Kindle A world of magic awaits Hearts and hugs? 'Rita and Whatsit' Colds and books More 'Twilight'? 'Princess and the Frog' Where do you read? Are they really 'Indestructible'? Book journals 'Weezer Changes the World' 'All Kinds of Families' |
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