Nurturing Steps Children’s Book Series from Michael W. Smith & Mike Nawrocki- Review and Giveaway
I received these products for my review. Zonderkidz is partnering with me for a giveaway. All opinions are my own.
Multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist Michael W. Smith launches Nurturing Steps™, a new infant and toddler series with a simple mission to provide parents and grandparents with music and books to enliven a young child’s journey with hope and faith through song and storytelling. The first new album, Lullaby, and book, Nighty Night and Good Night, from Nurturing Steps released on May 4th and May 8th, 2018.
These projects also mark the first-ever children’s album and book by Michael, each crafted in collaboration with renowned VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki.
About Nighty Night and Good Night
Nighty Night and Good Night is the first book in a series of bedtime books by multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki. In Nighty Night and Good Night, the stuffed animal band the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben try to fall to sleep. This cute and sleepy adventure leads Lamby, Bear, and Sleepy Puppy to discover that a classic lullaby might just do the trick.
This book includes a link that allows readers to listen to Michael W. Smith sing the same lullaby that helps put Ben to sleep.
Founded by Michael W. Smith, Nurturing Steps is an infant and toddler series of children’s music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child’s journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.
About Let’s Get Ready for Bed
From Grammy Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith and the co-creator of VeggieTales Mike Nawrocki comes Let’s Get Ready for Bed, the second in a series of bedtime books in the Nurturing Steps line. This sweet and sleepy picture book will lull your little one to sleep with their favorite stuffed animal characters the Nighty Nights.
As an added bonus, this book includes a link that allows readers to listen to Michael W. Smith singing the lullaby from the story.
Founded by Michael W. Smith, Nurturing Steps is an infant and toddler series of children’s music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child’s journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.
About the Creators
Michael W. Smith is a successful recording artist who has recorded more than 25 albums and had numerous hit radio songs in the Christian and General markets. He’s won numerous Grammy and Dove Awards and is the founder of Rocketown, an outreach to teenagers in a 38,000 square-foot facility in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. He is involved in mission work around the world. He has also written several best-selling books, including Old Enough to Know and Friends Are Friends Forever. He and his wife, Debbie, have five children and live in Nashville.
Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber, has been part of the pulse of the Veggie brand since its inception in 1993. Mike has created, written, and directed most of the popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, including fan
favorites “His Cheeseburger” and “The Hairbrush Song.” He has also lent his screenwriting and directing talents to dozens of VeggieTales episodes such as “Madame Blueberry and The League of Incredible Vegetables,” as well as both of the properties’ theatrical release films, Jonah and The
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. In addition, Mike has authored a number of VeggieTales books and CD projects as well as developing and writing for another of Big Idea’s hit animated properties, 3-2-1 Penguins. Mike is currently focused on developing new children’s properties centered around fun characters, engaging storytelling, and wholesome values. Mike makes his home in Franklin, TN with his wife and two children.
Bedtime has always been a special time in our house, and I am so excited to add some new Nurturing Steps books and music to our routine!
I am a HUGE Michael W. Smith fan- he’s amazing. And of course, so are his new children’s books and lullaby music!
Both books (Let’s Get Ready for Bed and Nighty Night and Goodnight) are so sweet and delightful- what’s cuter than a stuffed animal band trying to help your little one fall asleep? To top it off, there is music to go along with the story sung by Michael W. Smith himself. We enjoyed it so much!
I love books that are specifically for nightime. We keep ours on a special shelf in my toddler’s room, and only get read before bed. I love how that makes them significant and creates a routine and tradition for my kiddos. Bedtime story time is something to be treasured, and I am so glad we get to add two new amazing books to our collection! These make a GREAT gift for any little one on your list!
Things that are Brag Worthy:
Nurturing Steps series by Michael W. Smith & Mike Nawrocki
Book 1: Nighty Night and Good Night
Book 2: Let’s Get Ready for Bed
Published by Zonderkidz
Recommended for ages 0 – 4
Beautiful way to enjoy bedtime with music and storytelling
Nighty Night and Good Night and Let’s Get Ready for Bed Booksget Bragging Rights!
Zonderkidz is generously giving away to a Let’s Get Ready for Bed! Prize Pack Including: Copies of both Nurturing Steps books, Michael W. Smith’s accompanying Lullaby album, plus sleepy slippers to one lucky reader!
I am a mom to two sweet elementary-school boys named Harrison & Ruben. They are my greatest gift! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and my life revolves around little people- I work as a nanny as well as being a mom. We live in Minnesota, therefore we love summertime. =) Life consists of lots of books, walks in the woods, church, friends, grandparents, Minecraft, football and soccer, music, play-dates, wine (only some of us), love, kisses, and of course, blogging.
