My Friend the Fan

A bedtime story by Maria Kline

A little girl discovers that the fan spinning softly above her bed is a quiet, reassuring friend who stays with her until she falls asleep.

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Cover of My Friend the Fan by Maria Kline

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  • Hardcover

    $19.99

    Sturdy case-laminate cover with a gloss finish. Made for years of bedtimes.

  • Paperback

    $11.99

    8.5 × 8.5 inches, full-color pages. Easy to toss in the diaper bag.

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    $5.99

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About the story

The ceiling fan is one of the very first things little ones love to watch. This book turns it into a friend.

As the fan spins softly above her, a young child finds it becomes more than part of the room. It's something steady and familiar that helps her feel safe as she drifts off to sleep.

Soothing, rhythmic language and dreamy pastel illustrations make it an easy read-aloud. The simple, repeating structure helps children relax and gives families a comforting nighttime routine to come back to.

A good fit for
  • Babies, toddlers, and young children, ages 0–5
  • Bedtime routines and wind-down time
  • Kids who love gentle, calming stories before sleep
  • Parents looking for a book that helps little ones settle down

About the author

Maria is an avid triathlete who enjoys spending time with her bunny, Peanut, her daughter, Olivia, and her husband, John, when she is not out running, biking or swimming. In her spare time she is also a physical therapist in Scottsdale, Arizona.