Linda T.
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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 Story· Oct 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