About This Book
Reach for this collection when your child's imagination feels boundless and they need stories that match their internal sense of wonder. Joan Aiken provides a whimsical bridge for children transitioning from picture books to longer narratives, offering eight standalone tales that celebrate the logic of dreams. These stories are perfect for calming a busy mind at bedtime, as they emphasize kindness, cleverness, and the beauty of the natural world. Whether it is a cat that grows large enough to warm an entire house or a necklace made of raindrops, the prose is lyrical and comforting. It is an ideal choice for parents looking to nurture a love for classic, gentle fantasy without the high stakes or dark tension found in modern middle grade novels.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and metaphorical. It deals with mild peril, such as characters trying to steal magical items, but the tone is consistently safe and the resolutions are universally hopeful and justice-oriented.
