Bedtime Bugs (A Pop-up Bedtime Book)
Bugs Series
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What’s inside...
This is one in a series of children's books about bugs, using pop-ups, tabs and dials to make learning fun. Other books in the series include Bugs in Space and Feely Bugs. David A. Carter's zany bugs are here to help guide children through their nightly routines. The Bubbly Bugs are taking their baths, the Lullabug is reading a bedtime story, and the Twinkle Bug is shining bright to grant the wish you wish tonight. This interactive Bugs mini is sure to become a bedtime favorite.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part about the bedtime bugs’ adventures?
How do you think the bugs felt when it was time to go to sleep?
Can you imagine what kind of dreams the bugs might have?
Why do you think it’s important for the bugs to get a good night’s sleep?
If you could create a new bug for the book, what would it look like and what special bedtime routine would it have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize an expressive and soothing voice while reading to make the bedtime theme feel cozy.
Ask your child to point out different bugs on the pages to make them feel actively involved in the storytelling process.
Encourage your child to describe the colors and shapes they see, enhancing their observation skills.
After reading, relate the bugs' bedtime routines to your child’s, discussing the importance of a good night's sleep.
Invite your child to imagine their own bug characters, asking them to draw or describe their creations and bedtime habits.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Routine Establishment
Explanation: The book highlights bedtime routines through its pop-up bugs preparing for bed, reinforcing a structured end to the day.
Real-World Application: Children can apply bedtime rituals from the story to their own nightly routine, promoting better sleep habits and consistency.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Interactive pop-ups captivate children, stimulating their creativity and sense of wonder by making bedtime a fun, imaginative time.
Real-World Application: Kids can use their enhanced imagination during playtime or storytelling, making them more creative and expressive.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Fear of the Dark
Explanation: Through engaging, friendly bug characters, the book portrays the night and darkness as a safe, comforting time, dispelling fears associated with it.
Real-World Application: Children can feel more confident and secure at bedtime, reducing bedtime anxiety and creating a peaceful night environment.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The bugs in the story are shown tidying up and getting ready for bed independently, promoting self-care as part of the bedtime routine.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to take on small tasks such as cleaning up toys before bed, fostering responsibility and independence.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Friendship
Explanation: As the bugs interact and prepare for bed together, themes of friendship and caring for others are evident.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of helping and supporting others, skills they can use in social interactions at school and in family life.