Dear parents,
I know you’re always searching for those small, meaningful moments that make a big difference; those moments that help your children slow down, feel safe, and fall in love with learning. One of the most powerful of those moments happens every night when you’re reading to your kids at bedtime.
Little readers (and tired parents!) don’t want a long book right before bed. We all just want an easy and sweet read. Which is where Princess Hazel Loves To Read comes in. It’s a very short and simple story about Princess Hazel reading under the sun, after her chores, to her cat, to her fish, with her sister, and under the moon.
After reading under the moon, Princess Hazel gently puts her book away “because she knows she’ll see it again soon.” It’s a fun ending for both child and parent because now you are putting the book away too. For children, this line feels reassuring because the book isn’t gone forever; there’s a promise that they get to see it again soon just like Princess Hazel gets to see hers again soon!
I’ve known some kids to dread going to bed and wishing for the stories to never end. Which is why this ending is lovely. It creates connection, peace, and acceptance that everything is okay. Bedtime is not the ending. There will be another day, another tomorrow, another moment just like this one, where they get to read and relax with mom and dad.
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR KIDS TO LOVE READING, TOO
One of my favourite things about Princess Hazel Loves To Read is how closely it inspires kids to read whenever they can. Princess Hazel doesn’t read because she’s told to — she reads because it brings her joy! She fits reading naturally into her day, just like children can. Princess Hazel helps children see that reading can be fun and can be done anywhere!
I remember when I was a kid, I used to hate reading out loud in class. Whenever I was called upon, anxiety pierced my insides and I had to force myself to just do the task…
A book like this would have been such a blessing as a kid, because Princess Hazel brings something special to the table… As the parent, you can show and explain to your kids that reading out loud is fun and normal – even Princess Hazel does it! Your kids, too, can practice reading to their pets and siblings, which is a great way to get them to see that reading out loud isn’t scary! It can bring them confidence when they will inevitably be called to read aloud in class.
By watching Hazel enjoy reading in different moments of her day, children begin to associate books with warmth, companionship, and peace. Over time, those feelings matter more than any lesson plan.
This book tells kids that reading isn’t a task; it’s something to be enjoyed. And hopefully it gets them to love books just as much as Princess Hazel! Hopefully, it gives them the desire to want to read and not ever feel as though they are forced to read.
THIS BOOK IS IDEAL FOR:
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Early readers
- Little girls who love princesses!
- Families building a bedtime routine
- Parents who want screen-free wind-down time
- Parents who have kids who hate bedtime and/or hate reading
A Fun “Colour-It-Yourself” Surprise!
At the end of the book, you’ll find a special colour-it-yourself section. Your child can bring Princess Hazel’s world to life with their own colours, making the book feel personal and treasured for years to come.
If this sounds like the book you’ve been looking for, then look no further! Add Princess Hazel Loves To Read to your family’s bookshelf today!
