Father inspired to write by son’s death tells parents to cherish bedtime stories

A FATHER who was inspired by the sudden death of his young son to write children’s books has urged parents to rediscover the joy of the bedtime story.

Award-winning author Benji Bennett said parents should “cherish love, laughter and play” and remember how precious every moment of a child’s life is.

Spending 10 minutes reading to a child is received back 10-fold in love and affection, he added.