The Pillow Fairy

by Marcia G Riley, Joni E Patterson (Illustrator)

Overview

Much to his parents' dismay, three-year-old Matt doesn't want to sleep alone in his own bed. One night he is visited by the Pillow Fairy,

and his magical journey begins. Soon Matt realizes that sleeping in his own bed-all by himself, can be a fun and rewarding experience. "Dedicated to all the mommies and daddies who never sleep alone", Marcia G. Riley uses her own family's personal story to enchant small readers and help families deal with the common and difficult issue of getting children to go to sleep alone, and stay in their own beds-all night long. It has been used by parents, grandparents, therapists and pediatricians. As one doctor said, "It is a picture book for parents." Even if you do not have a sleep issue, your little one will love Marcia's flowing prose and beautiful illustrations by Joni E. Patterson. The Pillow Fairy has become a family treasure, a book that stays on the shelf long after it is no longer needed, Go to www.thepillowfairy.net to read more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578731995
Publisher:	Marcia G. Riley Publications
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	Up to 9 Years

About the Author

Marcia Gale Riley lives in Lawrence, KS., with her husband Steve. She received her BS from the University of Kansas and her MA from Emporia State University. 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 read, exercise, eat ice cream and travel to faraway places. The Pillow Fairy began as her own family's personal story, and sharing it with others has been both a great honor and a joy.

Joni E. Patterson lives in small-town Kansas where she snacks on too many sweets, takes her dog for walks on backroads, tries to find more space on her bookshelf, and doodles things of whimsy. She obsesses over all things East-Asian and talks to her horse about the story ideas she's currently dreaming up. Joni is so grateful for her family and the many other blessings God has placed inher llife. Jon's mother is a former student of the author.

Editorial Reviews

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From The Children's Book Review, January 17, 2015:

The story is based on Riley's actual solution to her children's sleep issues. Three-year old Matt doesn't want to sleep alone, and suddenly the Pillow Fairy pays a visit and the painful and stressful situation is solved. Riley has the Pillow Fairy depicted as a shining light which enables all families worldwide to share in this magical experience. The parent can describe the Pillow Fairy in any color, shape, or form he/she wishes, and the child's imagination can run wild. Small gifts, notes(the one in the book is an actual note left by the Pillow Fairy) are left by the Pillow Fairy, and the sleep issue is solved without the child even realizing it. Riley also masterfully creates a way for the fairy and child to transition away from each other in an easy and painless manner.

In short, very rarely do you come across a children's picture book which strikes you as one which is a classic-one to pass down to your children's children. Marcia G. Riley's The Pillow Fairy is just such a book. With its charming, magical story and the beautiful illustrations of Joni E. Patterson, this book is one which will be read for generations.

Amazon-September 11, 2018

Finally! Our son is sleeping through the night, without getting up, without any fights, with out us sleeping with him. He's sleeping in his own bed - all by himself! Consistancy is key. THANK YOU PILLOW FAIRY!

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