To Sleep with the Angels

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Written by H. Elizabeth Collins-Varni
Illustrated by Judy Kuusisto

32 pages, 11 x 8.5 inches, hardcover
ISBN 0-935699-16-3

“Time to fly with your angel.” When I hear these words, I know it’s time to go to sleep. Snuggling deep beneath my covers, I pull the blankets up to my chin until only my hand is peeking out. Then I close my eyes and whisper in the darkness…

Angels, angels, all around
Angels, angels, come surround.
Hold my hand throughout the night
Guide me from the dark to light.

Since I’ve found my angel, my dreams are filled with magical adventures. All I need to do is close my eyes and fly. May you find your angel tonight…

About the Author

H. Elizabeth (Holly) Collins-Varni is a native of Minnesota who now lives in San Diego, California. Holding a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and an M.A. in Human Development, her passions include writing, children and angels. Holly can be reached at jhvarni@msn.com.

About the Illustrator

Judy Kuusisto is a multi-talented artist who chose gouache and colored pencil as her medium for these touching illustrations. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Judy is also a weaver, sculptor, commercial artist and art teacher. She and her husband live on a lake in Northern Minnesota, where loon calls are heard frequently and wildlife is abundant. Though Judy's three children now have families of their own, the family household includes a variety of dogs, cats, ferrets, and even hedgehogs - not to mention the outdoors animals. Judy can be reached at kuusi5@brainerd.net.

Holly and Judy also collaborated to create Doll Lady, another Illumination Arts release.

Reviews

A radiant book with a comforting message. A wonderful addition to parent and child’s nighttime ritual.”
—Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child and Wonderful Ways to be a Family

“Yes! This is a wonderful book to open a child’s mind to angels, trust, and the freedom to dream. What a gift to a child.”
—Ilona Selke, author of Journey to the Center of Creation

“The words and pictures of To Sleep with the Angels are pure harmony. The last thought in To Sleep with the Angels resounds a nightly prayer.”
—Andrea Arrowsmith, musician

“To Sleep with the Angels is a beautiful and enchanting book that will bring joy and comfort to people of all ages. I’d like to see this book on the nightstand of every child’s bedroom, everywhere!”
—Doreen Virtue, Ph.D, author Divine Guidance and Angel Therapy

“What a beautiful, touching message to nourish our little ones’ souls. This book is a gift.”
—Alan Cohen, author A Deep Breath of Life

“As I lecture worldwide about the Angels, I am approached by parents whose children are awakened and frightened by bad dreams. I am now going to recommend that the parents buy To Sleep with the Angels. This book belongs in every parent’s ‘medicine cabinet’ library. The words and images radiate divine peace that will soothe and comfort the hearts of children of all ages. When your child awakes from a troubling dream, tuck them back to bed with the precious words and illustrations of To Sleep with the Angels.”
—Jane Howard, author, Commune with the Angels

"This is a perfect bedtime tale for parents and children who believe in angels, and want a safe passage into dreamland."
—Virginia Kirmayer Slaton, Nurture

"Some of the most fabulous art I have ever seen in a children's book; this will help children realize there really are angels and that we all are looked after and safe in this world, which can be sometimes frightening."
—Mario Zavalas, age 12, Awareness Magazine