{"product_id":"nova-the-dreaming-star-jonathan-hempstead-9798276145518","title":"Nova the Dreaming Star: 25 Short Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 5-8","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat if bedtime felt like a calm little ritual, not a nightly battle?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the lights go low and big feelings show up, Nova the dreaming star is ready to help. In this cozy collection of 25 short bedtime stories, Nova visits children and animals all over the world and gently guides them from wide awake to wonderfully sleepy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for kids ages 5-8, each story can be read in one sitting. The chapters are just the right length for a bedtime routine that feels special but not overstimulating. Whether your child is worried about shadows on the wall, too excited about tomorrow, or full of noisy thoughts, there is a story in this book that can help them feel safe, seen, and ready to drift off. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside \u003ci\u003eNova the Dreaming Star\u003c\/i\u003e your child will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e25 original bedtime stories\u003c\/b\u003e that each stand on their own, perfect for one story a night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gentle star friend named \u003cb\u003eNova\u003c\/b\u003e who appears in every story to bring comfort and calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatable characters like Milo, Olivia, Pimkin the penguin, and Cluckleton the chicken facing real kid-sized worries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, satisfying plots that begin with a bedtime problem and end with a soft, sleepy feeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, clear language that works for read aloud time and for early readers to enjoy on their own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet a few of the stories inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNova and the Lantern in Milo's Window\u003c\/b\u003e - Milo is sure his lantern is the only thing keeping bad dreams away, until Nova shows him how brave he already is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOlivia and the Night of a Hundred Goodnights\u003c\/b\u003e - Olivia wants to say goodnight to everything in her room. With Nova's help, her wild list turns into a sweet, funny ritual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePimkin the Penguin's Pillow Parade\u003c\/b\u003e - Pimkin keeps turning bedtime into a noisy march across the ice, until Nova teaches him how to park his pillows and rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCluckleton the Chicken Who Forgot How to Roost\u003c\/b\u003e - Cluckleton tries sleeping everywhere but his perch, and Nova helps him find the spot that finally feels like home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen Nova Took a Night Off\u003c\/b\u003e - What happens when everyone thinks Nova is missing? The children and animals discover that they have learned how to calm themselves too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents looking for a gentle, screen free bedtime routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids ages 5-8 who love short, magical stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly readers who are ready for slightly longer chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies who want to talk about worries, big feelings, and calming down in a safe way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIf you want bedtime to feel a little softer and a lot more connected, let Nova the dreaming star join your nightly routine. Curl up, pick a story, and watch the night grow still and quiet, one page at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jonathan Hempstead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276145518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Jonathan Hempstead","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114126291199,"sku":"9798276145518","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bf42da2e-cd64-4161-8aac-b2ead64915bf.jpg?v=1769619277","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nova-the-dreaming-star-jonathan-hempstead-9798276145518","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}