When I kiss your cheek at night
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When I kiss your cheek at night
When I kiss your cheek at night;
I cover you with a pleasant light.
A light so bright it forms a shield;
A golden shield for you to wield.
When I hug you close at night;
A bubble forms just out of sight.
A bubble clear but strong;
Good protection all night long.
Then it's time I set you free;
To dreamland where you ought to be.
No nightmare scare can penetrate;
The bubble for you that I create.
On wild adventures you will go;
Scaling mountains high and low.
Flying dragons here and there;
Exploring worlds from the air.
And in this dream you will find;
Many creatures, different kinds.
Mermaids, ponies, polar bears;
Riding rainbows, climbing stairs.
At long last dawn will creak the day;
And in the dream you cannot stay.
Ride the Bubble to your bed;
And gently rest your weary head.
With happy thoughts, you'll open eyes;
And find me there, to your surprise.
Waiting with a kiss for you;
To seal the night with a hug or two.
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When I kiss your cheek at night:
A fully illustrated kids' book with illustrations for every two lines/section. Each section will appear on a separate page with carefully researched illustrations spread over two pages to highlight the story visually. Text formatting will be fully capitalized for young readers.
Comments
Thank you for such a…
Thank you for such a thorough submission! Picture books aren't my specialty, but I really enjoyed this concept (and could imagine reading it to the little nieces and nephews). A few of the rhymes struck me as awkward or forced, and your use of semicolons isn't standard, but I love your use of repetition.
A relatable wish for a loved…
A relatable wish for a loved child that reads like a spell or a prayer. I really enjoyed this.