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Bedtime stories Do you create a tale to put the kids to sleep? By Kristen SchottPublished: June, 2010

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When you put your kids to bed, do you make up a story or read them one – or a little of both? A recent study commissioned by SleepBetter.org and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs shows that while 17 percent of parents polled think the all-time best bedtime book is "Goodnight Moon," by Margaret Wise Brown, 35 percent of parents with kids under 7 say their children prefer when mom or dad make up their own stories. And 74 percent of parents with children under 7 said they do create their own bedtime tales – I love it! Not only does this showcase the need for creativity among all ages, but I think it helps children and parents to connect even more over the joy of reading and imagination. And, kids learn through example, so after mom or dad spins a story, it's a good idea to see if they can come up with one on their own, too. So cool. What a great way to spark innovation among children. On that note, be sure to check out this week's 'Storytime." I'm bringing you a few books that help to boost creativity in young ones, starting with "My Best Friend is as Sharp as a Pencil," which focuses on similes, comparisons and art. Be sure to watch my review here! And here's a few more interesting facts from the survey: • America's all-time favorite books, both parents and nonparents, are "Goodnight Moon," followed by "Green Eggs and Ham," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "I'll Love You Forever," "Cinderella" and "Where the Wild Things Are. • 84 percent of parents let kids pick their books to read. • 46 percent of parents say that bedtime stories are most common, winning out over other nightly activities. • Bedtime stories were a tradition among 52 percent of respondents when they were growing up. 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. 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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