Nova the Dreaming Star: 25 Short Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 5-8

By Jonathan Hempstead

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.

Inside Nova the Dreaming Star your child will discover: 25 original bedtime stories that each stand on their own, perfect for one story a nightA gentle star friend named Nova who appears in every story to bring comfort and calmRelatable characters like Milo, Olivia, Pimkin the penguin, and Cluckleton the chicken facing real kid-sized worriesShort, satisfying plots that begin with a bedtime problem and end with a soft, sleepy feelingSimple, clear language that works for read aloud time and for early readers to enjoy on their ownMeet a few of the stories inside: Nova and the Lantern in Milo's Window - Milo is sure his lantern is the only thing keeping bad dreams away, until Nova shows him how brave he already is.Olivia and the Night of a Hundred Goodnights - Olivia wants to say goodnight to everything in her room. With Nova's help, her wild list turns into a sweet, funny ritual.Pimkin the Penguin's Pillow Parade - Pimkin keeps turning bedtime into a noisy march across the ice, until Nova teaches him how to park his pillows and rest.Cluckleton the Chicken Who Forgot How to Roost - Cluckleton tries sleeping everywhere but his perch, and Nova helps him find the spot that finally feels like home.When Nova Took a Night Off - What happens when everyone thinks Nova is missing? The children and animals discover that they have learned how to calm themselves too.Perfect for: Parents looking for a gentle, screen free bedtime routineKids ages 5-8 who love short, magical storiesEarly readers who are ready for slightly longer chaptersFamilies who want to talk about worries, big feelings, and calming down in a safe wayIf you want bedtime to feel a little softer and a lot more connected, let Nova the dreaming star join your nightly routine. Curl up, pick a story, and watch the night grow still and quiet, one page at a time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G46LFJYB
• ISBN13: 9798276145518
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"