Review of Ryan Daniels: Good Night, Firefly

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Re: Review of Ryan Daniels: Good Night, Firefly

Post by Boluwatife Ade Aderogbin »

I find this book interesting. I have been around children who get afraid of sleeping and I think this book will be helpful. The amazing thing is that these kind of children has extraordinary abilities which can be better with good sleep. The
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Post by Fergie Jessica Edeni »

I completely agree with your assessment of the book's potential appeal to young readers. As a parent, I always look for stories that can captivate and engage my child before bedtime, and the combination of bright colors, fun characters, and occasional rhyme sounds perfect for that purpose. Great review.
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Post by Amanda Warner »

It seems like a lovely children's book with fantasies about fireflies. And from the description, it would help you sleep well at night after reading about Ryan.
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Post by Sarah Kate Smith »

I love fictional books and books that children can grab or learn something from, and Ryan Daniels: Good Night, Firefly seems like one of them as it discusses magic and a firefly shrinking Ryan, the boy who had trouble sleeping, into a world of fantasies.
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Congrats on BOTD. It seems this book will teach children the importance of sleep.
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Post by Emmanuel Abiodun Olutayo »

The story sounds interesting. Most kids are like Ryan. They love to feature in all 'fun activities' with their eyes wide open. Your review is honest and filled with suspense. Congratulations to the author on BOTD.
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It sounds very relatable for kids who say excuses when it's bedtime. Your review is wonderful! I wonder what really happened to Ada, I'm curious. Congratulations on winning BOTD.
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Post by Ngozi Onyibor »

The book sounds like a fun children's book with solid lessons for young readers. The element of magic certainly adds to its charm.
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Post by Ajiferuke Ajibola »

A book like 'Ryan Daniels: Good Night Firefly' should be read to a child already tucked into bed with a soothing voice. I am certain that children will find it resourceful. Beautiful review. Congrats on BOTD.
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Post by Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu »

I love magical tales but I agree with you that the use of a stranger in the story translates the wrong message to the target audience. Thanks for your review.
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Post by Crystal Billingslea »

:tiphat: I can agree with that my youngest son know he can come up with every excuse in the book. So I believe reading bedtime stories that are relatable to the child helps us parents out a lot. As well as aid in happy thoughts therefore happy dreams hopefully.
Hazel Mae Bagarinao wrote: 01 Apr 2023, 22:00 Sounds very relatable for kids who say excuses when it's bedtime. My niece loves watching movies at night, and sometimes she was glued and doesn't want to go to bed early. I'd like to read it for her. Your review is wonderful!
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Post by Ochieng Omuodo »

The Kindle version is definitely an improvement on the one you reviewed. It is presented better. But it's good that you point out the issue about the message being sent concerning taking treats from strangers.
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A children's story that encouragesbkids to sleep early as something magical will happen. Such a cute story!
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A children's story that encouragesbkids to sleep early as something magical will happen. Such a cute story!
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Post by Tosin Le »

Although this book will be best for children, it can also be read by adults because the storyline is engaging. Ryan's story seems to be intriguing. Congrats on BOTD.
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