5 STARS
The cover is cute and eye-catching in its simplicity. It will draw children to it and parents will be intrigued by the book after looking at the title and the blurb on the back. Highsmith has a unique perspective on reading to children. The idea of reading a book to a child while they are sleeping is interesting.
Parents should try this with their children. These days, children are more interested in video games, some of which promote violence and bad language. Many of the games require playing with other players around the world. These players speak negatively to each other. This book teaches a parent how to try and contradict that negativity with their children.
Highsmith says that this is best done up until the age of puberty because up to that point, children dream when they go to sleep. The older you are, the less likely this will work. Adults aren’t able to shut off their thoughts when they dream.
This book shows that screaming and yelling at your child or grounding them isn’t the best way to get through to them. Taking away their video games will only cause more yelling and screaming. Read this book and then upon your child’s going to sleep, speak to them and tell them positive affirmations. Tell them how loved they are. Tell them you’re proud of their accomplishments but be specific. They are asleep and won’t argue or speak back to them. You will see a difference if what Highsmith says is true.
I love the idea behind this book. It is an interesting concept, to be sure. After reading this book, I think Highsmith may have something here! I just wish the children in my life were still of an age to do this too. It would help so much! -Review by award-winning author, Shannon Simpson.
