What if bedtime felt like a calm little ritual, not a nightly battle? When the lights go low and big feelings show up, Nova the dreaming star is ready to help. In this cozy collection of 25 short bedtime stories, Nova visits children and animals all over the world and gently guides them from wide awake to wonderfully sleepy. Written for kids ages 5–8, each story can be read in one sitting. The chapters are just the right length for a bedtime routine that feels special but not overstimulating. Whether your child is worried about shadows on the wall, too excited about tomorrow, or full of noisy thoughts, there is a story in this book that can help them feel safe, seen, and ready to drift off.