Dozers Don't Doze
What’s inside...
A charming tale of a group of bulldozers who embark on an unexpected adventure when they find themselves unable to sleep. As they journey through the night, they discover the importance of teamwork and the beauty of the world around them. Another bedtime board book about a little bulldozer who won't go to sleep features all kinds of vehicles taking breaks, naps, and snoozes, but not bulldozers. The self-assured dozer brags that it doesn't need sleep, but gets sleepier as it lists other vehicles that do need rest. The conclusion shows the dozer ultimately dozing off, which entertains little ones and pleases parents.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the dozers tried to stay awake? What could they have been afraid of missing out on?
How do the dozers show teamwork throughout the story?
How do the different dozers handle the challenge of trying not to doze?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
If you could help the dozers with their challenge, what would you suggest to help them stay awake?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for each dozer character to make the story come alive. This will help capture your child’s attention and make the story more memorable.
Pause after dramatic moments or key points in the story to ask your child how they think a character feels or what they might do next. This encourages empathy and prediction skills.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by asking if they’ve ever felt similar to any of the dozers, such as being too excited to sleep.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss their drawing, focusing on why they chose that particular scene or character.
Use the story as an opportunity to talk about the importance of rest and how everyone, even dozers, need sleep to function well.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Dozers Don't Doze,' various construction vehicles work together to complete tasks, demonstrating how teamwork leads to achieving goals efficiently.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or with friends, learning to cooperate and value each person's contribution to complete a project.
Example Lesson: Understanding the value of rest
Explanation: Despite the playful title, the book highlights how each vehicle takes time to rest, emphasizing that rest is essential for productivity.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of balancing activity with rest, whether it's taking breaks during study sessions or getting enough sleep at night.
Example Lesson: Embracing individual strengths
Explanation: Each vehicle in the story has a specific role based on its unique capabilities, teaching children that everyone has different strengths.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize and appreciate their unique talents and those of others, encouraging self-confidence and mutual respect in diverse settings.
Example Lesson: Persistence in overcoming obstacles
Explanation: When challenges arise, the vehicles in the book work persistently and creatively to solve problems, showing that perseverance is key to success.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persist through their own challenges, whether in academic tasks, learning new skills, or relationships.
Example Lesson: Respect for the environment
Explanation: The book subtly introduces how construction activities can be mindful of environmental impacts, promoting a respect for nature.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be conscious of their environment, practicing recycling, conservation, and other eco-friendly behaviors from an early age.