Christmas With Night Light (My Good Night)
#1 in A my good night book Series
What’s inside...
Verses from the Bible, words to Christmas Carols, and a story line as Night-Light celebrates the birth of Jesus at Christmastime. Lovable Night-Light the firefly and his group of stuffed-animal friends tell kids about Christmas customs and the story of Jesus' birth. Perfect for bedtime stories, lovable Night-Light the firefly teaches preschoolers about prayer and the Bible.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Night Light feel scared during Christmas?
How do you think celebrating Christmas with friends and family helps Night Light feel better?
If you could help Night Light overcome his fears, what would you do or say?
What was your favorite part of the story, and why?
How does Night Light’s Christmas celebration compare to ours? What is similar and what is different?
Tip: Role play these questions
To ignite a meaningful dialogue, first allow your child to express their feelings about the story. Use open-ended questions to delve deeper into their thoughts and feelings about Night Light’s experiences. Emphasize the importance of understanding and managing fears, and relate it to their personal experiences. You can also compare your family’s Christmas traditions with those in the story to make the discussion more relatable and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Sharing
Explanation: In 'Christmas With Night Light', children learn the value of sharing as the character Night Light shares his light and warmth with others during Christmas.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by sharing their toys or snacks with friends at school, fostering a sense of cooperation and generosity.
Example Lesson: Value of Friendship
Explanation: The story emphasizes building friendships, as Night Light interacts and celebrates with other characters.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to make new friends and cherish their existing friendships, enhancing their social skills and emotional development.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Celebrating Diversity
Explanation: Night Light’s interactions with various characters showcase diverse ways of celebrating Christmas, teaching children to appreciate different cultures and traditions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to respect and enjoy various cultural festivities within their own community, promoting inclusivity.
Example Lesson: Importance of Kindness
Explanation: Through acts of kindness by Night Light and other characters, the book instills the significance of being kind to others.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child's daily interactions, encouraging them to be kind to siblings, classmates, and even pets.
Example Lesson: Joy of Giving
Explanation: The book presents the joy that comes from giving, as characters share gifts and happy moments.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to find happiness in giving gifts or doing kind acts for others, enhancing their emotional well-being and social connections.