Linda T.
Poor choice of words to read to a young child
Beautiful illustrations. I'm sooo very disappointed in the story. The first few pages use angry, oppositional language from both mother and child. "... young girl named **** began to get upset. "I want to stay up! I'll put up a fight. I don't need to sleep, not even at night!" "Oh, will you?" her mother asked with a grin. "And where would this nighttime adventure begin?" **** closed her eyes and thought really hard, "What about the woods behind the backyard?" Also I wouldn't suggest to a small child to go searching out in the woods. It's a gift so I'm going to recommend the parents adlib the first few pages. Very disappointing and a lot of money.
Response from Magic StoryOct 2, 2026
Linda, thank you for explaining what troubled you about the story. I’m sorry the wording made you uncomfortable giving it as a gift, and that we haven’t replied sooner. The language and themes matter just as much as the illustrations. I’d welcome the chance to talk through your concerns and help find a better fit. Please contact our team at [email protected]. — Erik, Co-founder