Bedtime Stories
On of my all-time favorite things to do with my kids (now and always) has been reading sweet stories before bed. It’s just something Bill and I have always loved. There’s something so simple, so loving, and so cozy about it. It’s just the best family time I can really think of. As a result, I am always on the lookout for great new stories to share with Caleb!!
One of my absolute favorite books right now are the Nurturing Steps books from Michael W. Smith and Mike Nawrocki. These are just wonderful book, with lovely artwork and great stories. It’s a real favorite for Caleb, too, so how can I argure with that??
The Nurturing Steps Series
Multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist Michael W. Smith launches Nurturing Steps™, a new infant and toddler series with a simple mission to provide parents and grandparents with music and books to enliven a young child’s journey with hope and faith through song and storytelling. The first new album, Lullaby, and book, Nighty Night and Good Night, from Nurturing Steps released on May 4th and May 8th, 2018.
Nighty Night and Good Night is the first book in a series of bedtime books by multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki. In Nighty Night and Good Night, the stuffed animal band the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben try to fall to sleep. This cute and sleepy adventure leads Lamby, Bear, and Sleepy Puppy to discover that a classic lullaby might just do the trick.
These projects also mark the first-ever children’s album and book by Michael, each crafted in collaboration with renowned VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki.
Book 1, Nighty Night and Good Night, and Book 2, Let’s Get Ready for Bed, are in stores now! The books are published by Zonderkidz and recommended for ages 0 – 4.
The Creators of the Series
Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith is a successful recording artist who has recorded more than 25 albums and had numerous hit radio songs in the Christian and General markets. He’s won numerous Grammy and Dove Awards and is the founder of Rocketown. Rocketown is an outreach to teenagers in a 38,000 square-foot facility in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. He is involved in mission work around the world. Michael has also written several best-selling books, including Old Enough to Know and Friends Are Friends Forever. He and his wife, Debbie, have five children and live in Nashville.
Mike Nawrocki
Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber, has been part of the pulse of the Veggie brand since its inception in 1993. He has created, written, and directed most of the popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, including fan favorites “His Cheeseburger” and “The Hairbrush Song.” He has also lent his screenwriting and directing talents to dozens of VeggieTales episodes such as “Madame Blueberry and The League of Incredible Vegetables,” as well as both of the properties’ theatrical release films, Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything.
In addition, Mike has authored a number of VeggieTales books and CD projects as well as developing and writing for another of Big Idea’s hit animated properties, 3-2-1 Penguins. Mike is currently focused on developing new children’s properties centered around fun characters, engaging storytelling, and wholesome values. Mike makes his home in Franklin, TN with his wife and two children.
Watch the Video
Check out this great video with Michael and Mike. It all give you a little bit more insight and background into the book series.
Giveaway Time After Bedtime
You know I love my giveaways!!!! I’m so happy to be able to share these amazing books with someone!!1 One (1) winner will receive the following:
- Copies of both Nurturing Steps books,
- plus a $50 Ticketmaster gift card to put towards a concert! (See here if Michael W. Smith is coming near you!)
Find Out More About the Series
- Visit NurturingSteps.com
- Follow Michael W. Smith on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
- Follow Zonderkidz on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
- Search #NurturingSteps | #LetsGetReadyforBed | #NightyNights
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
Sarah L says
11/21/2018 at 9:12 PMWhere is the entry form? Or how else do I enter? (the other giveaway has the Gleam form showing up)
Thanks for the contest.
Leela says
11/26/2018 at 1:19 PMI’m unable to see it either.
It sounds like a cute book and we also love Veggie Tales!
Angelica Dimeo says
11/26/2018 at 2:34 PMI can’t see the entry form
Mary W says
11/26/2018 at 7:32 PMWe like to go to museums, play games and cook together
Susan P. says
11/26/2018 at 7:45 PMWe love to read books, play card games and play board games together.
Mary Gardner says
11/27/2018 at 12:47 PMWe like to play outside and especially like swimming in the warm weather.
Angelica Dimeo says
11/27/2018 at 1:40 PMI love watching movies with my kids in the winter
Natalie says
11/27/2018 at 4:07 PMI love to go for bike rides and read with my niece!
Mary W says
11/27/2018 at 10:08 PMWe like to play at the beach
Abigail Gibson says
12/01/2018 at 3:36 PMI like taking my nephew to the dog park with my chihuahua.
Susan P. says
12/01/2018 at 10:37 PMWe like to visit places where we can see and learn about all kinds of animals.
Susan P. says
12/02/2018 at 11:38 PMWe like to play games together, inside or outside.
Jonathan Flores says
12/03/2018 at 12:35 PMSo cool! Thank you
Jonathan Flores says
12/03/2018 at 12:36 PMme and my kids like to go to the park and for walks
athena graeme says
12/03/2018 at 12:56 PMMy favorite thing to do with our daughter is to bake cookies! Especially messy ones!
Sue E says
12/03/2018 at 6:25 PMMy kids are grown, but they blessed us with 15 grandkids that we enjoy doing things with. We go to the park, color & do crafts together, go to the movies, play board games, and more. They keep us younger and busy.
Deborah G. says
12/03/2018 at 9:00 PMI love to have dance parties with my son!
Susan P. says
12/03/2018 at 10:33 PMWe love to read books and the little ones take turns reading paragraphs out loud.
Jonathan Flores says
12/04/2018 at 10:28 AMI love going for walks with my kids
Susan P. says
12/04/2018 at 8:33 PMWe love to go to the beach for swimming and playing in the sand.
athena graeme says
12/05/2018 at 12:33 PMWe love making crafts! Tonight we made paperchains for the tree with daddy!
Susan P. says
12/05/2018 at 7:51 PMArts and crafts are always a fun thing to do with the kids.
Sue e says
12/05/2018 at 10:52 PMI like to play pretend pretend and dress up with my grandkids.
Sue E says
12/06/2018 at 11:35 PMMy kids are grown, but I have 15 different aged grandkids! With my 22 year old granddaughter, I go with her and have our favorite coffees at Gloria Jean’s!
Sue E says
12/08/2018 at 12:13 AMI love to go to arcades and the movies with them.
Sarah L says
12/08/2018 at 12:43 AMI like to take my niece & nephew to the Zoo and the botanic gardens.
Thanks for the contest.
Susan P. says
12/08/2018 at 4:08 AMWe love to play games of all kinds that make us laugh!
Linda K says
12/08/2018 at 8:41 AMWe like to go on walks with our dog and read books
Brenda Elsner says
12/08/2018 at 1:43 PMWe love to go camping and fishing!!!
Deborah G. says
12/08/2018 at 4:58 PMWe like to watch movies together and cook together too, especially cakes!
Hesper Fry says
12/08/2018 at 6:59 PMI love to play board games with my kids and taking them to fun events.
AEKZ2 says
12/08/2018 at 8:36 PMI love to just simply talk with my kids. I love learning new things about them.
Trisha McKee says
12/08/2018 at 10:04 PMWe love to sing and bake and go on road trips. She is such a love – and we have so much fun together.