New Bed-Time Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789371460125)

New bed-time stories presents interconnected reflections on human kindness, the emotional needs of children, and the healing effects of compassion. Through fictional episodes that blend adult sensibility with childhood perception, the collection elevates small, everyday gestures as transformative acts. It illustrates how nurturing relationships arise in unexpected places, often between strangers who carry their own burdens. The stories examine how mutual care and understanding can emerge silently, shaping lives without the need for dramatic intervention. Emphasizing emotional resonance over eventful plot, the work captures a quiet moral vision, where attention to the vulnerable becomes a path to self-discovery. The characters, especially those marginalized or overlooked, are presented not as objects of pity but as sources of insight, revealing how emotional generosity bridges isolation. Set against the backdrop of urban anonymity, the stories emphasize connection as an act of courage. The book invites reflection on how affection, particularly when offered without obligation, can foster hope. It advocates for attentive presence, suggesting that even the smallest relationships hold deep meaning when approached with sincerity.

Author: Louise Chandler Moulton
ISBN-10: 9371460121
ISBN-13: 9789371460125
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2025
Pages: 110
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.26d