Book Review: Bedtime Stories for Kids by Uncle Amon

‘Bedtime Stories for Kids’ by Uncle Amon is a collection of five wonderful short stories meant for kids. The stories are apt for bedtime for toddlers aged three to six. The first story is about a six year old boy, Charlie, when his mother reads a story of stars for him, he in the dream gets transported to the space where he befriends with stars. There, he sees all types of stars, from baby stars to cold stars. Kids love the stories full of imagination, unrestricted by the barriers. The best part of early childhood is that it is undefiled and offers solutions to human race. Their solutions are totally resulting of their imagination and the world which they see in dreams or in the story books.

Stories of treasure hunting have been included for children ever since the dawn of human race. The second story is about ocean, ship, pirates, island, and of course treasure. First three stories are for boys and they are absolutely fun to read to them and will instill a sense of adventure in their malleable heart and mind.

Last two stories are of girls. One story is about a magical frog who gives a magical gem to Lilly, a five year old girl. She wishes good things from that gem. However, one day her elder brother snatches the gem and asks for an unpleasant wish. The gem turns into ash. So, with magical powers it becomes imperative to use them for good purpose, not for self or torturing others.

The book is very short but it has amusing illustrations for every story. It is available on Kindle for free. This book is highly recommended for parents who find it tough to mind their children during bedtime.

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