Ashley Kidd’s “Night Night Goes the Light” Invites Families Into a Softer Ending to the Day
Table of Contents
- A Soft Landing After a Long Day
- A Story for the Hands That Rock, Tuck, and Carry
- Because the Little Things at Bedtime Mean the Most
- Not a Performance, Just Presence
- An Author Rooted in Real Moments
- A Book That Meets Families Where They Are
- A Story You’ll Want to Read Again Tomorrow
- About the Author
- Contact
In the hush of evening, when toys lie still and footsteps quiet down, a different kind of magic begins, the kind found in shared stories, whispered prayers, and the final “I love you” before sleep. In her new children’s book Night Night Goes the Light, author Ashley Kidd opens a gentle doorway into that precious moment between wakefulness and dreams.
A Soft Landing After a Long Day
For young children, bedtime is rarely just about sleep. It’s about safety. Reassurance. Routine. And love. Kidd’s story understands that better than most. Rather than trying to “fix” bedtime with tricks or tired clichés, Night Night Goes the Light joins the experience honestly with calm words, kind humor, and a pace that mirrors how children naturally settle.
Each page is a quiet invitation to slow down. A nudge toward stillness. A reminder that the world will wait until morning.
A Story for the Hands That Rock, Tuck, and Carry
Ashley Kidd writes not from theory, but from the real trenches of parenting, those late-night moments of rocking a restless child or returning once again to find the lost blanket. It’s this lived-in, loving perspective that makes her story feel so genuine.
Night Night Goes the Light is for:
- 1. The parent who’s had a long day and needs a quiet moment to reconnect
- 2. The child who needs to feel secure before they let go of the day
- 3. The caregiver who believes stories can say what words sometimes can’t
- 4. The families building bedtime routines from love, not pressure
Because the Little Things at Bedtime Mean the Most
The sentiment engendered by the book is what sets it apart beyond the poetic structure and gentle rhymes. It is familiar in content, though rejuvenated in tone, following the usual nighttime ritual from brushing tiny teeth to rocking in a favorite chair. Lines like “Sip your milk and read your stories, let your mind be free of worry” help little ones feel seen in their habits and emotions. But even more than that, they make space for the reader to slow down, too. Because in Kidd’s world, bedtime isn’t something to rush, it’s something to treasure.
Not a Performance, Just Presence
So many children’s books today rely on loud colors, fast plots, or big laughs. This one doesn’t. Night Night Goes the Light forgoes laughs in favor of peace, a decision that reverberates. Soft imagery and nurturing language create the emotional space where the two-dimensional world of children and the three-dimensional world of adults meet eye to eye, heart to heart. This is a story that may not elicit hearty laughter, but will surely be remembered. It becomes part of the rhythm of childhood, one quiet reading at a time.
An Author Rooted in Real Moments
Ashley Kidd doesn’t pretend to be perfect. As a mother, she knows that bedtime rarely looks like a fairytale. Some nights are smooth. Others, not so much. But through her writing, she offers what every parent hopes for a gentle way to end the day, no matter how it went.
Her first book Where is Wyatt captured the chaos and humor of life with little ones. With this second story, she turns toward the quiet, offering not just a book, but a feeling. A way to say, “You are safe. You are loved. And now, it’s time to rest.”
A Book That Meets Families Where They Are
You don’t need to have it all figured out to enjoy Night Night Goes the Light. You don’t need the perfect bedtime setup, a picture-perfect routine, or even a child who loves sleep. A few minutes will do and the intent to connect.
This book was written to become part of your family’s nightly rhythm, in whatever way fits best:
- 1. A short read before lights go off
- 2. A wind-down story after bath time
- 3. A calming gift for new parents or grandparents
No matter how it’s used, its purpose stays the same to bring warmth, calm, and closeness at the end of the day.
A Story You’ll Want to Read Again Tomorrow
As the world moves faster, families are searching for ways to reconnect. To pause. To say, “This time is ours.” Night Night Goes the Light helps make that possible. It belongs not just on bookshelves, but in laps. In rocking chairs. In quiet bedrooms where the last story is the one they’ll carry into their dreams. Now available through select retailers and online bookstores.
About the Author
Ashley Kidd relates motherhood-intimately, with slanting angles that reflect this: messy, meaningful, and full of surprises. Deeply personal stories reflect the truly messy rhythm of parenting, bringing warmth and laughter to every page. Where is Wyatt? and now Night Night Goes the Light reminds us that it is the commonplace moments that carry the greatest magic. She lives her stories first, and writes them second, with love in every line.
Contact
Website: authorashleykidd.com