The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly Kindle Edition

The Tiptoes Lightly books are so great, I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. I love reading them to my kids. My son (almost 4) loves hearing them and he and my almost 2 year old daughter love acting out the characters. Though I do disagree with another review that stated these books are not religious. God and many Christian festivals are mentioned throughout the books- not heavy-handed, but definitely there. I know I would have LOVED to give this book to a playmate of my son's who loves fairies, but the family is not religious and not comfortable with religion. I know I could not gift this book to the friend for this reason. Just keep this in mind if you are not comfortable with these references for your children. That said, Tiptoes Guardian angel prayer at the beginning of the book has become one of our favorites to recite. We even call it "Tiptoes' guardian angel prayer" (or verse, depending on our mood).I digress. The stories told here are wonderful. The animals and children described here are wonderful and kind and I just love pretty much everything about these books. Magical stories minus all the scariness in so many kids books today. Buy this without hesitation! (And while you are at it, pick up Lost Lagoon- it's chock full of tales so fun and interesting that will make your kids love telling their own tales- really!)

This is by far one of the best children's books I have ever read. I got this for my daughter when she was three and we immediately fell in love with the characters and couldn't put the book down. Now at age six, she still loves reading Tiptoes Lightly and we have read most of the books in this series. Thank you, Reg Down, for coming up with stories that are simple, imaginative, and humorous, creating suspense and interest without having "good guys and bad guys" or plots that are scary or violent. The characters are so kind and likable and teach virtues of kindness and caring for others without being at all preachy. I would highly recommend this book as a first chapter book for young children. The simple line drawings will be enough to draw children in, but the words will create worlds in their imaginations. Reg, we hope you will please write more Tiptoes Lightly books!

I bought this for my 5-year-old daughter- not because she's a particularly big fan of fairies- but because I have seen the power of Waldorf-education inspired techniques with her and the other preschoolers I teach. I tested the stories on my daughter who could hardly wait for each night's new story. Each new day was inspired by her own new, imaginative story lines that had hints of the adventurous creativity within every Tiptoes story. I felt like reading the Tiptoes stories to her was like throwing flour, eggs, milk and sugar into a bowl, going to bed and waking up to find them magically transformed into petit fours! This week, I will introduce the stories to the other preschool children I teach and let the magic happen! Thank you, Mr. Down!

My children absolutely LOOOOVE this book! The chapters are short and sweet and each are a story within themselves. We enjoy reading these at all times throughout the day. I love the sense of wonder and beauty it provides. She writes very clean and respectfully without mention of inappropriate words and happenings! 100% pleased! When we finish this one, I will be buying another! I will save these to be passed down as little heirloom stories. Nature is timeless...These stories about nature and wonder will be timeless as well.

These are great, bite-sized stories for my young child. They can be stand-alone stories or read together chapter style so we have the choice to read just a little before naptime or several before bed at night. We might even read a bunch of them together on a rainy day. These are sweet little stories with delightful characters that induce interest and calm, but never unnecessary drama at reading time. The characters may solve a problem or explore something, but the plot devices remain simple.

I was turned on to this book/series by a friend. It was exactly what I had been wishing was out there for my fairy loving little friends!!Tiptoes and Jeremy Mouse have such fun with all their friends along Running River. We got it and finished it in one intensive reading session. Couldn't put it down and my 5 year old was mesmerized and felt the same way (thankfully my littler guy took a long nap so we could finish:))Get it, you'll love it, it's truly a treasure.

The world that Reg Down has created through his characters and stories is gentle but lively. The stories are simple, yet interesting. They all connect to nature, starting with the fairy Tiptoes Lightly who lives in an acorn and her mouse and gnome friends. My 6 year old daughter is especially fond these stories; she frequently asks to read Tiptoes at bedtime and quiet times. My 4 year old son listens attentively even though there are fewer illustrations than the picture books he normally reads. Moreover, I enjoy reading these stories, which I cannot say of all of the books they choose. This book contains about 30 short 1-3 page chapters with lovely line illustrations that are not cartoonish (as, lamentably, so many children's illustrations are today). The book has real staying power on the shelf because it can be read aloud, used to transition from picture to chapter books, and read by children on their own. We have read this book twice and are now enjoying the second, more seasonal book for fall and winter, The Festival of Stones. This series of books has become a mainstay in our family - - we want to keep following the adventures of Tiptoes and her companions! We have given this book to other children as birthday gifts and will continue to share this wonderful discovery. Highly recommended!

my 7 yo loves hearing me read it and I love th stories just as much

an enchanting book that keeps my 4 year old enthralled! Just the right kind of dreamy reading you want for young children. Makes you want to believe in fairies, enchanted forests and all that’s good in this world! Beautiful sketches too!

What a delightful book! My 4 year old didn’t want to put it down until it was finished. Looking at ordering more

Thank you, Reg Down, for writing stories that are innocent and full of wonder! This book is truly a MUST BUY for all parents to foster their children's imagination. And if you need a better endorsement, listen to Albert Einstein: "If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales."

Awesome book