The Pillow Fairy

by Marcia G. Riley, Joni E Patterson (Illustrator)

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 Joni's beautiful illustrations. The Pillow Fairy has become a family treasure, a book that stays on the shelf long after it is no longer needed to be passed down to generations. Go to www.thepillowfairy.net to read more.

40 pages, Hardcover

First published August 24, 2012

About the author

Marcia Gale Riley lives in Lawrence, KS., with her husband Steve. 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 travel to faraway and exotic places. Publishing The Pillow Fairy has been a dream of hers for over 25 years

Reviews

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book in the Goodreads first-reads giveaway.

The Pillow Fairy is such a neat and original twist reminding me of the tooth fairy, which suggests a great way to teach children to sleep on their own.

The illustrations are wonderful and bright, the pages well prepared and organized, and the story captivating to both children and adults.

I recommend this book to all, young and old, as it will make anyone smile - with hope, excitement, memories or simply enjoyment.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a wonderful gift in honor of the birth of my first grandchild. Since then, the The Pillow Fairy has become one of my favorite books to share with three little granddaughters—ages 3,2, and 1. They frequently pull it off the shelf, chosen among a wide variety of children’s books, and ask me to read it to them. It has just the right amount of words per page, along with brilliant illustrations, that are capable of holding a young child’s interest.

But of even greater significance is the book’s dealing with a situation that eventually affects most every child, not wanting to go to sleep in his/ her own room when bedtime comes. Author, Marcia G. Riley, has turned her own parenting experiences into a literary work that can also be used as a tool for bedtime problems. Children will listen again and again as Matt works out his bedtime problems. The book has a cathartic effect on a child, regardless of whether the reader or the reader’s parents decide to invite their own Pillow Fairy into their household.

This book would be a very nice gift for expecting parents, first time grandparents, a preschooler’s birthday, or as a gift for a beginning reader. I believe our family will be enjoying it for years to come.