Lyla’s Candy Land Dreams is a 286-word whimsical picture book for children ages 3–8. When bedtime fears creep in, Lyla’s mother shares a playful trick: imagine a world filled with joy and wonder. Lyla closes her eyes—and suddenly, she and her loyal pup are off on a dreamy adventure through Candy Land, complete with marshmallow jump houses and cotton candy trampolines. This imaginative, comforting bedtime story is designed to help young readers drift off feeling safe, happy, and inspired. With the cozy, imaginative charm of The Nice Dream Truck by Beth Ferry and Brigette Barrager and the visual whimsy of Wood Deer by Julia Karlinsky, Lyla’s Candy Land Dreams taps into a child’s natural creativity while gently addressing nighttime anxiety. It’s a story that celebrates the power of the mind to transform worry into wonder.
