Count to Sleep Beverly Hills
Count To Sleep Series
What’s inside...
Count to Sleep Beverly Hills is part of the Good Night Our World series, which guides young readers on a counting journey through the iconic landmarks and attractions of Beverly Hills. As they explore sites like Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Hotel, Mulholland Drive, and Greystone Mansion, children will learn to count from one to ten. The book features famous attractions and historic landmarks, including Beverly Gardens Park, the Golden Triangle, and the Beverly Hills Public Library, and offers insights into celebrity culture, shopping, and food in Beverly Hills. This book is among the bestselling titles in the Good Night Our World series, which covers hundreds of iconic locations and exciting themes for children.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some of the places and things in Beverly Hills that you would like to visit or explore?
How do the numbers in the book help us learn about different places in Beverly Hills?
Can you think of similar places in our town? How are they the same or different from Beverly Hills?
Why do you think counting is important when we explore a new city or place?
What was your favorite part of Beverly Hills in the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination to think about what it would be like to visit Beverly Hills, enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of the book.
Connect the dots between the numbers and the famous spots or objects in Beverly Hills depicted in the book, fostering both numerical skills and geographic knowledge.
Compare and contrast your own city’s attractions with those of Beverly Hills to help contextualize the story and deepen the child's personal connection to the content.
Discuss the significance of counting in everyday life and in travel adventures to instill a practical appreciation for math in real-world settings.
Ask your child to describe their favorite illustration or part of the book and explain why they chose it, encouraging critical thinking and personal expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Number Recognition
Explanation: Through playful rhymes and engaging imagery, 'Count to Sleep Beverly Hills' introduces children to numbers and counting.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills to count objects in their everyday environment, enhancing both their numerical understanding and observational skills.
Example Lesson: Geographical Awareness
Explanation: The book takes young readers on a journey through famous Beverly Hills landmarks, fostering a basic understanding of geography and cultural significance.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to recognize and appreciate different places and could spark interest in exploring and learning about new locations.
Example Lesson: Cultural Appreciation
Explanation: By featuring well-known sites and symbols of Beverly Hills, the book exposes children to elements of a unique culture.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diverse cultures and can relate these learnings to people, places, or things they encounter that reflect a culture different from their own.