My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A sweet little bedtime story that focuses on God as the main protector from the dark night time world. As someone who grew up Christian but doesn't practice anymore, this book had a bit too much religion in it for me; but if that is how you are raising your child then this is a solid bedtime choice.
As many children that are raised Christian or other religions where God exists do prayers before bed and ask God to look over people, animals, etc. This book feels like the perfect pairing to those prayers. Or could perhaps be in place of prayer if your child is too little to do so. Specifically it ends on a high note that God is always all around watching us; the dark doesn't stop him. It's a lovely comfort read and I could see children who are afraid of the dark settling because they know God is watching.
Overall, any child whom is attending church and services is likely to love this comforting and beautifully illustrated book by Champ Thornton.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the author via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review. (less)
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This sounds way more comforting than certain German lullabies...one in particular has a line that roughly translates to 'you'll wake up in the morning, if God wants you to' and when I couldn't properly fall asleep for weeks, being scared he might not want me to!
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