God loves you even in the dark Racquel cannot get to sleep. Bad thoughts are waiting in the dark--and the Ugly Buglies, who sneak out at night to nibble on bare toes! Grandma Kathy doesn't know how to help, until an angel tells her in a dream, "Sometimes when people put their hands together to pray, they need something between them to hold onto." Inspired by this message, Grandma Kathy makes Racquel a very special gift, an angel doll that reminds her she's never truly alone. This gentle story of love is for every child who needs a bit of comfort in the night and every adult who wants to help. The soothing, perfect-for-bedtime text is accompanied by magical illustrations --strikingly detailed pen-and-ink drawings colored with lush pastel hues. Sleepy Angel's First Bedtime Story-- --embraces children of all faiths, ages 2 to 7 --is based on an inspiring true story, included in the book --comes in both hardcover and softcover editions --can stand alone, with or without a Sleepy Angel Doll

 

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Paulist Press International, U. S. .

Tara Malanga is the creator of the Sleepy Angel line of dolls. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida, with her husband, their son, and their daughter, the "real Racquel. " Susan Heyboer O'Keefe is the author of several children's books, including Paulist's Countdown to Christmas. She and her family live in Edgewater, New Jersey. Susan Heyboer O'Keefe is the author of One Hungry Monster; Good Night, God Bless; Love Me, Love You and several other books.