Imagination Time

How do you critique a miracle? Writers often draw on dreams for their inspiration, and those dreams are often precognitive, foreshadowing upheavals in the writer's future. It means that literature may often be prophetic, and that standard critical approaches focused solely on an author's prior influences or present life context are inadequate to fully understand the miracle of literary creation. This exercise in "psychic deconstruction" examines the works and lives of six imaginative (and in most cases, dream-inspired) writers: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Mary Shelley, J. R. R. Tolkien, ...

“The best book about adultery since Madame Bovary.” —Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection A New Yorker, NPR, ELLE, and Esquire Best Book of the Year A hilariously acerbic sliding doors novel about a chance meeting between two young parents, both happily married (just not to each other)...

Imagination: A Manifesto offers visionary examples and tactics to push beyond the constraints of what we think, and are told, is possible. This book is for anyone who is ready to take to heart Toni Morrison's instruction: "Dream a little before you think."

Looking for calming, imaginative bedtime stories that nurture your child’s heart and spark their creativity? This enchanting story collection introduces young readers to a magical forest filled with warmth, wonder, and adventure. Created by children’s storyteller and devoted father Jay Mia, these gentle tales follow Princess Aurora Daneen and her forest friends, Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, on delightful journeys that explore kindness, empathy, friendship, and problem-solving in age-appropriate ways. Inspired by the author’s own ...

Amazing Tiny Creatures – 5 Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 3–6 Amazing Tiny Creatures is a heartwarming children’s story collection featuring Princess Aurora Daneen and her magical friends, Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, as they discover the wonders of ants, glowworms, spiders, ladybugs, and dragonflies. Each enchanting tale introduces children to teamwork, bravery, kindness, and the important roles even the tiniest creatures play in nature. Written in soothing language with gentle rhythm, these screen-free bedtime stories are ...

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Do you constantly struggle to get your kids to fall asleep? Do they always want to stay awake a little longer? Or do they keep telling you to read a bedtime story? If the answer is yes to these questions, these 27 fantastic bedtime stories will provide lots of exciting, fun, and creative stories. The stories are full of laughter and fun, which will help children fall asleep and drift into their dreams. Each story is structured to ensure it provides humor and surprises, while at the same time delivering valuable life lessons.

Bedtime Stories: Tiny Tales by JAY MIA In the soft glow of Glimmerwood Forest, Princess Aurora Daneen and her friends, Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, gather beneath the moon to share small, meaningful adventures before sleep. Each story is a gentle moment of reflection, a reminder to slow down, breathe, and find comfort in kindness. From moonlight picnics and sleepy firefly lanterns to whispered lullabies and dream clouds, these short tales help children wind down with a sense of peace and connection. Created without illustrations, Tiny Tales...

Start With This One Want to learn how to crochet and don’t know where to start? Can’t find any books that are really for beginners? Start with Crochet For Absolute Beginners ** Hardcover, Full-color edition ** Learn Quickly- This crochet book is written to help you in your first steps into the world of crochet. Unleash Your Imagination- start with the easy projects included, and improve your skills every day. Spend Your Free Time Productively- Discover one of the oldest methods, used to relax and calm your body and mind while working on beautiful and useful creations If you really want ...

The Curious Cloud is a gentle bedtime story set high above Glimmerwood, where a small cloud drifts slowly across the sky, watching the world below and wondering about its place in it. As the cloud moves with the breeze, it notices changes in the air, the warmth of the sun, and the quiet pull of rain. Through simple observations and soft moments of curiosity, the story explores how weather changes naturally — without rush, pressure, or explanation-heavy language. This story is written to be listened to at the end of the day. The pacing is slow, the language is calm, and the scenes unfold ...

Peter Pan and the Enchanted Friends A Gentle Bedtime Chapter Book About Imagination and Caring High above the Enchanted Forest, one bright star refuses to sleep. When Princess Aurora Daneen and her magical friends, Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, follow its glow, they meet Peter, a boy who lives between dreams and morning. Peter’s world is full of laughter, golden skies, and endless wonder. Yet beneath all the sparkle, he hides a quiet worry: what if growing up means losing the magic inside him? Through their gentle adventures together, ...

The Princess and the Unicorn - Let's Learn about Emotions is a gentle collection of bedtime stories set in the peaceful world of Glimmerwood, where feelings are noticed, kindness is practiced, and friendships grow quietly through imagination. Each story follows Princess Aurora Daneen and her forest friends as they experience familiar emotions such as frustration, sadness, worry, happiness, shyness, pride, confusion, and care for others. The stories unfold slowly, with warm language and reassuring rhythms, making them especially suited for listening at the end of the day. These stories are ...

A soft rain falls over Glimmerwood, and the forest feels quiet and grey. When Uni the Unicorn notices the sadness, she learns that sometimes the simplest kindness — a warm hug — can bring light back again. This gentle bedtime story for ages 3–5 is designed for calm listening and imagination, helping children unwind as they explore: comfort and emotional closeness how kindness helps sad feelings soften the safety of gentle affection peaceful settling before sleep Perfect for bedtime snuggles, reassurance, and quiet moments together.

Amazing Tiny Creatures 2 – Calming Bedtime Stories for Curious Little Minds Children don’t just need stories to entertain them at bedtime—they need stories that calm, comfort, and gently guide them toward sleep. That is the heart behind Amazing Tiny Creatures 2. Each story in this collection opens with a gentle, familiar rhythm. This soothing repetition is intentional—it helps children relax, settle in, and feel safe as they drift off to sleep. Unlike most picture books, this collection is illustration-free by design. Instead of being shown the scenes, children imagine them for ...

In a world defined by constant change, increasing complexity, and mounting demands, individuals and organizations alike are faced with a critical choice: survive or thrive. This handbook is dedicated to those who choose to thrive—those who are ready to reclaim authorship of their own story, empower their businesses, personal lives, families, and communities, as they foster cultures where the full potential of individuals and groups can shine. The concepts you will explore throughout these chapters are drawn from our book Thriving in Business and Life. More than theories, these principles ...

A fascinating insight into how the introduction of the railway affected the Victorian imagination.

After a quiet storm passes through Glimmerwood, Draggy feels a little grey inside too. With calm reassurance from his friends, he learns that light always returns — even after difficult moments. Written for bedtime listening, this peaceful story helps children: feel reassured during emotional ups and downs understand that worries pass find comfort in friendship relax into sleep with gentle hope A soothing bedtime choice for children who need reassurance at the end of the day.

Is your child having trouble going to sleep, or not sleeping through the night? Good thing there’s Bedtime Stories by renowned child development expert Katie Miller and seasoned teacher Sarah J. Young! With this wonderful two-in-one bundle of wonderfully soothing bedtime stories and meditations, your child will indulge in magnificent meditation stories that help enhance their imagination and promote restful sleep and listen to positive affirmations that raise their self-esteem and self-confidence.

Parroty notices a quiet flutter in her tummy during a calm morning meal. With the Tiny Tummy Trick, she learns how to pause, listen, and stop eating when her body feels full. Told with warmth and softness, this bedtime story helps children trust their body’s signals as they relax into the evening. Perfect for ages 3–7.

Discover the hidden truths lurking in the shadows of time and history with "Echoes of Time," a captivating collection of short stories that will grip your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat. In "The Vanishing Door," Detective Olivia Reeves is called to investigate the disappearance of Emily Chen at the historic Blackmoor Hotel. As she delves deeper, she unravels the hotel's chilling past, uncovering secrets that refuse to stay buried. In "Phantom Echoes," a small town is thrown into chaos as residents begin experiencing vivid "flashbacks" of historical events they never ...