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Explore our blog section for inspiring reads, author insights, and behind-the-scenes stories that dive deeper into Cheryl’s world of imagination. From creative parenting tips to magical bedtime reflections, our blogs connect readers with the same spirit of wonder found in her stories.

From Giggles to Goodnight: How to Create a Magical Bedtime Routine with Storytime and Imagination
For many families, bedtime can feel like a battleground, endless delays, last-minute thirst, and pleas for “just one more story.”

Why Giggles Matter: How Humor Helps Kids Grow (and Why This Book Gets It Just Right)
Ever noticed how a child’s giggle can instantly lift your mood? There’s something magical about the way young children laugh, with abandon, with honesty,

The Power of Playful Storytelling in Early Childhood Education
There is something magical about the way a story can light up a child’s eyes. One moment, they are sitting quietly, and the next, they are transported to a world of fairies,

From Baby Teeth to Giggles: Why Small Moments Create Big Memories
It’s often said that childhood passes in the blink of an eye. One day, a child is proudly showing off their first loose tooth, and the next, they’re off chasing dreams of their own.

Why Parents Should Laugh More With Their Kids
There is a sound that fills a home with lightness — it isn’t music, or chatter, or the television. It’s laughter. The bright, pure, unstoppable laughter of a child can soften even the hardest day.

From Freckles to Snoggles: Creative Ways to Spark Imagination at Bedtime
Every parent knows the challenge of bedtime. The lights go out, the house grows quiet, and suddenly a child’s mind fills with endless questions, giggles, and requests for just one more story.

The Power of Playful Storytelling in Early Childhood Education
Children live in a world where imagination knows no boundaries. A blanket can transform into a castle, a cardboard box becomes a rocket ship,

Giggles Over Good Manners: Teaching Kids About Toots Without Shame
There are few things in childhood more universal—and more giggle-inducing—than the sound of a toot. Whether whispered quietly under a blanket fort or announced loudly in a classroom circle.
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How Storytelling Builds Confidence and Curiosity in Kids
When a parent laughs with their child during A Toot or whispers softly about freckles left by fairies, they aren’t just sharing a story; they’re strengthening their child’s emotional foundation.

Meet the Snoggles: Turning Sneezes Into Teachable Moments
The Snoggles is a reflection of that same love and understanding. It speaks not only to children but also to parents, reminding them to slow down and find humor in life’s messier moments.

Building Bedtime Bonds: How Playful Books Bring Families Closer
So tonight, choose something fun. Choose something silly. Choose a book that brings out giggles, questions, and that little voice asking for “one more.”

Turning Toots, Tissues, and Teeth into Magic: Everyday Moments as Storytime Gold
So next time you’re in the middle of a meltdown or cleaning up yet another tissue trail, take a breath. There might just be a silly bedtime story waiting to turn that moment into magic.

Why Silly Stories Matter: The Big Impact of a Little Giggle
Next time you’re browsing for the perfect read-aloud, look for a story that makes your child light up with laughter. Maybe it’s a kids’ book about farts, or a tooth fairy story with a twist. Maybe it’s a children’s picture book for ages 3–7 that celebrates sneezy Snoggles and freckled fairy kisses.
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Cheryl Walls Inspires Young Readers through Laughter, Wonder, and Life Lessons in Child Life Lesson 101
In a world of digital distractions, author Cheryl Walls invites families back to the simple joy of storytelling with her latest release, Child Life Lesson 101. This appealing collection of three short stories captures the imagination of children while subtly weaving in messages about kindness, courage, and curiosity.

Author Cheryl Walls Releases Child Life Lesson 101: A Collection of Heartwarming Short Stories That Teach Timeless Values
Cheryl Walls announces the release of her new children’s book, Child Life Lesson 101, an interesting collection of three original short stories that blend humor, imagination, and moral lessons for young readers. The book features The Freckle Gifting Tooth Fairy, A Toot, and The Snoggles each story crafted to inspire empathy, kindness, and creative thinking in children ages 5 to 10.