My Thoughts Have Wings

Reach for this book when the lights go out and your child's 'what-ifs' start to keep them awake. Many children struggle with a busy brain at bedtime, where the quiet of the night allows intrusive worries to take flight. Maggie Smith, a celebrated poet, offers a beautiful strategy to help children acknowledge their heavy thoughts and gently replace them with lighter, more comforting images. Through a lyrical, bird-based metaphor, children learn to 'nest' their fears and invite peaceful thoughts to land instead. This is an ideal choice for the 4 to 8 age range, providing a concrete mindfulness tool that empowers children to manage nighttime anxiety. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's internal experience while providing a soothing, rhythmic path toward sleep.