Inventing bedtime stories can be one of the most profound and delightful ways to communicate to your children your love, concern, values, and confidence that they will succeed in the task of growing up. Chase Collins's inspiring and practical guide outlines the process of developing a good story and making it your own, tailored to your child's questions, fears, and dreams. With gentle encouragement and methods for getting your imagination in gear, it leads parents step by step through through the wondrously fulfilling art of creating bedtime tales from scratch.