When the Stars Linger: A Soothing Children’s Bedtime Story About Love, Belonging, and Peaceful Sleep (The Golden Thread Bedtime Collection) by Peggy Kan Hai

Description

When the Stars Linger is a lyrical children’s picture book that wraps young hearts in comfort, wonder, and love. Written in soft, rhyming verse, each page offers a gentle message from the natural world — whispers from the stars, lullabies from the breeze, and quiet reminders that your child is deeply loved and never alone. This soothing bedtime story invites children to slow down, feel safe, and settle into rest with a sense of calm and belonging. Perfect for winding down at night, When the Stars Linger helps little ones feel connected and reassured as they drift into sleep — offering both children and caregivers a peaceful pause at the end of the day. Whether shared as a nightly ritual or given as a meaningful gift, When the Stars Linger has become a cherished bedtime favorite for families, classrooms, and caregivers alike. ⭐ An Amazon #1 Top New Release ⭐ A #1 Best Seller in Bedtime & Dreams ⭐ Currently holding the #1 Top Rated Children’s Book badge on Amazon ★ Ideal for: • Ages Birth – 10 • Bedtime routines and calming transitions • Storytime rituals at home or in classrooms • Gift-giving for new parents, baby showers, or birthdays • Supporting anxious, sensitive, or big-feeling children • Creating a sacred sense of connection at the end of the day Written by Peggy Kan Hai , author of Abby’s First Day and founder of Golden Thread Press . 🌙 When the Stars Linger — About the Author Peggy Kan Hai is a Hawai‘i-based author, therapist, and founder of Golden Thread Press , dedicated to soulful storytelling that heals, comforts, and connects. With nearly thirty years of experience supporting children and families through psychotherapy, life coaching, and educational therapy, her work is deeply rooted in emotional safety, belonging, and gentle presence. When the Stars Linger was born from Peggy’s intimate bedtime rituals shared with her children and the many little ones she has loved throughout her life. While the story itself first came to life during the quiet hours after her daughter Kaʻewa’s birth, the illustrations reflect the children and families who have inspired her along the way — real faces, real feelings, and the quiet magic of moments shared together. Through every page, Peggy hopes children of all backgrounds feel the warmth of belonging, comfort, and love these stories were created from.

Available Formats

• Book: $2.99