Bedtime
Easy-open Series
What’s inside...
MS was posted. The author is a celebrity with several published books over the years and a documentary about her life in production. The book, written by bestselling children's author Nanette Newman and illustrated by Flora Daneman, is an ideal gift to celebrate a new baby or for a mother to share with a young child. This enchanting book is the perfect gift to herald the arrival of a new baby, or for any mother to share with a young child. Written by bestselling children's author Nanette Newman and exquisitely illustrated by Flora Daneman (now also a successful portrait artist), Bedtime is a visual lullaby, a soothing and loving accompaniment to a mother and infant's bedtime ritual. The imaginatively crafted text and pictures envelop the child in a warm and comforting embrace, guaranteed to smooth the path to sweet dreams. As a young child, Flora Daneman expressed a desire to one day illustrate a book by family friend Nanette Newman. Some twenty years later, her youthful ambition was fulfilled when they successfully collaborated on the children's story, That Dog. The delightful Bedtime is their second book together.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
37 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when it was time to go to sleep?
What bedtime routines do you see in the book that are similar to or different from yours?
Why is bedtime important for the characters?
What are some ways the characters in the book get ready for bed?
If you could add another part to the bedtime routine in the book, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and calm tone of voice when discussing the bedtime routines of the characters, mirroring the soothing environment associated with nighttime in the book.
Encourage your child to relate their personal bedtime routine to the routines described in the book, making connections to foster deeper understanding and relate to the characters.
Ask questions about the characters’ emotions to enhance empathy and emotional intelligence, discussing how proper rest affects mood and health.
Highlight the importance of a consistent bedtime routine to help emphasize structure and security, beneficial for the child’s development.
Reinforce the themes of the book by establishing a quiet reading time before bed, making it a part of your child's nightly routine, similar to the characters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: The story depicts the protagonist engaging in a consistent bedtime routine that prepares them for sleep.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the significance of establishing and following a daily routine to aid in their overall discipline and time management.
Example Lesson: Value of Sleep
Explanation: Throughout the book, the benefits of a good night's sleep are subtly highlighted by showing a more cheerful and energetic character in the morning.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate and prioritize their sleep, understanding its impact on their mood and energy levels the next day.
Example Lesson: Imagination and Storytelling
Explanation: The character’s bedtime routine includes reading stories that spark imagination.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to engage in reading and create their own stories, enhancing their creativity and narrative skills.
Example Lesson: Building Independence
Explanation: The protagonist in 'Bedtime' performs their bedtime tasks such as brushing teeth and getting into pajamas, portraying a sense of responsibility.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to take charge of their personal tasks, building their independence and self-confidence.
Example Lesson: Bonding through Reading
Explanation: The story illustrates a parent reading to the child at bedtime, emphasizing a nurturing relationship.
Real-World Application: This teaches the importance of spending quality time with family, and how shared activities like reading can strengthen familial bonds.