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Have you or your child read Before You Sleep by Benji Bennett? Post your feedback by 6 September for chance to win £100 Love2Shop voucher!

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SorchaMumsnet · 19/07/2016 15:59

In August 2007, Benji Bennett’s life changed forever when his adored four year-old son, Adam, died suddenly of an undiagnosed brain tumour. Inspired by his deep love for Adam, Benji made a pledge to share this love with other families and so he began to write. Read Benji and Adam's story here

Benji's first book, Before You Sleep, was such a success that it even outsold Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo when it was first published. The author always believed strongly in the power of bedtime and so this book is perfect for reading to your little one before bed.

To celebrate the UK release of Before You Sleep, we have 50 copies to give away to Mumsnetters who want to read and share their (and their children's) thoughts about it on this discussion. Go to the giveaway page to find out more about the book and apply for a free copy.

You don't have to win a free copy to take part in the discussion. Anyone who has read Before You Sleep can post their feedback here. If you miss out on a free one, you can buy a copy. All who post feedback before 6 September will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher. The giveaway ends on Monday 25 July so apply now!

This giveaway is sponsored by Adam's Cloud

Have you or your child read Before You Sleep by Benji Bennett? Post your feedback by 6 September for chance to win £100 Love2Shop voucher!
Have you or your child read Before You Sleep by Benji Bennett? Post your feedback by 6 September for chance to win £100 Love2Shop voucher!
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ricola1 · 21/07/2016 06:24

Great summer read

juju3 · 21/07/2016 07:22

Definately one book that will get read again and again

kerryv · 21/07/2016 08:57

Very touching

janeyf1 · 21/07/2016 09:43

An emotional read, pulls at the heartstrings. was a real bonding experience to read it to the little one

amyhalliday1 · 21/07/2016 09:49

Brilliant emotional read xx

Clairescottshug · 21/07/2016 10:42

Beautiful, enjoy reading it to my children Smile

angela121262 · 21/07/2016 11:16

Very emotional xx

izbiz88 · 21/07/2016 11:29

Such a beautiful story, I loved reading it to my youngest daughter at bedtime. Very moving :)

iut044 · 21/07/2016 12:40

Great read

jandoc · 21/07/2016 13:04

it was a great book

RACHELSMITH45 · 21/07/2016 13:52

Fantastic book, enjoyed :-)

Cailin7 · 21/07/2016 15:30

This book is imaginative and beautifully illustrated.

vonniebab2 · 21/07/2016 15:52

Lovely read!

mo3733 · 21/07/2016 16:04

this is a type of book and kick starts my summer reads. fantastic

planepointer · 21/07/2016 16:29

Great read and lovely illustrations

stefalfie11 · 21/07/2016 18:27

Brilliant read with lovely pictures - great to keep the kids entertained in the summer hols!

Ikea1234 · 21/07/2016 18:49

The illurations are simply beautiful, and the story is lovely, and massively moving. This is definitely going to be read over and over again in our house.

sosotalk · 21/07/2016 20:50

Absolutely heart-wrenching book. Well worth reading though!

Marg2k8 · 21/07/2016 22:09

I haven't read the book, but even reading about it here I have found touching.

Charbru123 · 21/07/2016 22:41

Very well written

jacqui5366 · 22/07/2016 08:42

This book is a beautifully illustrated children's bedtime story book it shows children the warmth, love and adventure and the importance of being a family. It gives you a 'warm fuzzy' feeling according to my son x

farhanac · 22/07/2016 12:13

Just lovely

CopperPan · 22/07/2016 17:07

Lovely illustrations and a perfect bedtime story. My dd loves having it read to her.

cookie09 · 23/07/2016 13:50

Beautifully heartwrenching and a perfect way for children to understand sadness.

voyager50 · 23/07/2016 17:09

I haven't read the book either but I did read an interview with the author. I can't imagine what he must have gone through but writing the book must have been hugely emotional but cathartic.

I think the book would be a good one to read to a child that has lost someone they love or to help them explain how their parents are feeling if they are grieving.

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