"Goodnight Lulu" is a bedtime story for young children. In Western households, it is often an important part of the evening routine for young parents to take their children to bed. As children generally fear the night, the act of a parent sitting beside the bed, telling stories, and providing psychological comfort is crucial. It assures the child of their parents' presence and love.
Anselm Grün, a German Benedictine monk, theologian, and a globally recognized spiritual leader, refers to this practice as the 'bedtime ritual' in his book ‘ 50 Rituale für das Leben ’. He emphasizes the importance for children to feel assured that their parents are with them morning and night. Without the evening ritual of bedtime, children may feel a sense of loss and emptiness.
Reading fairy tales to young children in bed with a parent's comforting and steady voice is a traditional parenting method. This daily ritual is an excellent way to connect and build trust with your child. We sincerely hope that 'Goodnight Lulu' enriches the bedtime routine of parents and their children, bringing them happiness and closer together.
Byulnimy majored in Department of Mass Communication in an university, worked as an office worker, then got married and now is a mother of three children, having just crossed the age of 50. She currently works as a childcare provider in an elementary school in the Chungbuk region in South Korea. She enjoys learning and achieving, whether for professional demands or personal interests, and is currently learning about generative AI.
Have you ever felt as happy reading a book as you do when indulging in sweet desserts? Have you ever been completely absorbed in the events and stories within a book? From a young age, Byulnimy has aimed to fill her children's books with the happiness she received from reading, instilling confidence and love in children.
Just as Lulu met Edelweiss by chance and became happier, Byulnimy has also found greater happiness in sharing her wonderful stories with the world, thanks to the valuable connections she made in the digital world. She extends her deep gratitude to the many people who have helped her.