All Aboard the Bedtime Bus
What’s inside...
A charming tale about a magical bus that picks up all sorts of tired animals and takes them on a journey to bedtime. As the bus travels through the night, the animals share stories and lullabies, slowly drifting off to sleep one by one. Follow along with the animals on the bedtime bus as they brush teeth, take a bath, put on pajamas, and read a bedtime story in this rhyming bedtime book. Children can join the bus driver and all his sleepy passengers as they go on a magical bus trip to bedtime. Watch them travel from stop to stop on the bedtime bus as they brush their teeth at Snoozyville, put on their pajamas at Slumber Town, and read bedtime stories at Sleepy Land. And when the bedtime bus reaches its destination and the engine stops and the lights turn off, the adorable animal friends snuggle up to sleep.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the bedtime bus was like? How did it make the characters feel?
If you could design your own bedtime bus, what special features would it have?
Why do you think the bedtime bus arrives at night? What is special about night time?
How do you think the story would change if the bedtime bus came during the day?
What is your favorite part of your bedtime routine? How does it help you get ready for sleep?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters when reading aloud to make the story more engaging.
Discuss your child's feelings about bedtime and how the story might make them feel more comfortable with their own bedtime routine.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their version of the bedtime bus, discussing the colors and features they choose.
Relate the story to your child’s own experiences by asking them to compare their bedtime routine with the characters’ journey on the bedtime bus.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story or in an imagined sequel, fostering creativity and anticipation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: The story emphasizes the bedtime routine through a fun and imaginative bus ride, making the bedtime process enjoyable and predictable.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by establishing and following their own bedtime routines, which can improve their overall sleep habits and daily structure.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: As all the animal passengers board the Bedtime Bus, they cooperate and find their seats, demonstrating teamwork.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to practice teamwork in group activities at school or with friends, understanding that working together can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Imagination and Creativity
Explanation: The whimsical journey of the Bedtime Bus allows children to explore their imaginations, as they envision a fantastical ride to bedtime.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to use their creativity to make up their own imaginative stories, enhancing their creative thinking and storytelling skills.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The bus driver guides the animals to get ready for bed, highlighting the importance of listening and following instructions.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the value of listening to directions from parents, teachers, and guardians, aiding their ability to follow instructions in various situations.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Reading
Explanation: Reading about the Bedtime Bus can make the act of reading a book part of a child’s nighttime routine, reinforcing the pleasure and calm reading brings.
Real-World Application: Integrating reading into daily life fosters a lifelong love for reading and learning, improving literacy and language skills.