Good Night Good Night: A Bedtime Book for Kids Who Do Not Want to Go to Bed
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What’s inside...
This charming bedtime story follows the adventures of a group of whimsical characters who are trying to avoid bedtime. Through their imaginative escapades, they learn about the importance of a good night's sleep and the joys of dreaming. It is time for bed, but is your kiddo ready? Good Night Good Night shares the bedtime antics of a procrastinating fox who does not want to go to bed, despite singing songs, taking a bath, saying their prayers, a bedtime snack, and more. Will it ever be bedtime? Enjoy reading this 'one last book' with your kiddo who also does not want to go to bed. If you can keep your eyes open until the end, you will laugh out loud, because you truly understand the reality of having a kid who does not want to go to bed. Filled with 25+ sight words for early readers, this bedtime book is soon to be everyone's favorite 'one last book' before bed. It is time for bed, are you ready? You'll be on your way...after you read this bedtime book. Unless you didn't find the chick, snail, and ladybug, then you will need to read it again. About Anne Woodhouse is a mom of three who hopes her mom-humor books make others smile. When she is not creating books you can find her running (under 5 miles), baking (chocolate chip cookies), or playing outside (year-round) in the Chicago weather. Thank you for checking out her books.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the bedtime story and why?
If you were one of the characters, how would you get ready for bed?
What are some things that make you feel sleepy like the characters in the book?
How do you think the story would change if it happened during the day instead of at night?
Can you think of a new ending for the story? What would happen next?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use animated voices for different characters to make the story more lively and engaging. After reading, relate the bedtime routines in the book to your child’s own nightly habits to create a personal connection. Encourage your child to imagine their own bedtime story, which fosters creativity and makes the concept of bedtime more appealing. Ask questions about the characters’ feelings and actions to help your child express their own emotions about bedtime.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of routine
Explanation: The story illustrates how the characters establish a comforting bedtime routine, helping them ease into sleep more willingly.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by developing their own bedtime routine, aiding in better sleep habits and overall daily structure.
Example Lesson: Embracing cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters collaborate to make bedtime a more enjoyable experience, showing the benefits of working together.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to cooperate with parents and siblings at home to make nightly routines smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Example Lesson: Value of patience
Explanation: The narrative demonstrates patience as the characters slowly wind down for the night, showing that good things come with waiting.
Real-World Application: Children can practice patience by understanding that some activities, like falling asleep, require time and cannot be rushed.
Example Lesson: Understanding and managing feelings
Explanation: The book addresses the characters' initial resistance to bedtime, portraying various emotions and how they handle them.
Real-World Application: This can help children recognize and express their own feelings about bedtime or other daily activities that may evoke resistance.
Example Lesson: Creativity in problem-solving
Explanation: The characters use imaginative methods to tackle their dislike for bedtime, such as making up fun games.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use creativity to solve problems in real life, making tasks they dislike more enjoyable and manageable.