Goodnight, My Love! (Swedish Bedtime Collection)
Swedish Bedtime Collection Series
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What’s inside...
This children's book, 'Goodnight, My Love!' is a sweet bedtime story written in Swedish, designed to help children wind down before going to sleep. The story follows a young character named Alex as they prepare for bed, saying goodnight to all their favorite things and making up excuses to stay awake. After reading a bedtime story, Alex's father suggests planning a dream that Alex would like to see when he falls asleep. Together, they use their imagination to plan his dream, creating a gentle tale that aims to establish a comforting bedtime routine for kids. This book, authored by Shelley Admont, won the Gold Medal in 2019 Readers' Favorite annual international book award in the Children - General category.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-9
Length
34 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when it was time to say goodnight?
What are your favorite bedtime routines or rituals?
Can you describe a dream you would like to have tonight?
Why do you think sleep is important for us?
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting, ask your child what they know about bedtime routines and how they feel about them.
Encourage your child to relate their personal experiences to those of the characters in the book.
Ask follow-up questions to your child's responses to gain deeper insights and to extend the conversation.
Discuss the importance of sleep and how it helps us grow, learn, and feel happy.
After reading, spend a moment connecting the story to your child's own bedtime, reinforcing a calm and loving bedtime environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of a bedtime routine
Explanation: The story emphasizes the significance of settling down with calming, affectionate rituals before going to sleep.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt a consistent bedtime routine, which aids in faster and more restful sleep, helping them to be more alert and happy during the day.
Example Lesson: Expressing love and affection
Explanation: Characters in the book demonstrate warmth and care through their interactions, underlining the importance of expressing love.
Real-World Application: Children learn to show love to family and friends, which can foster stronger relationships and emotional security.
Example Lesson: The value of comfort and security
Explanation: The soothing tone and gentle actions in the book create a sense of safety and comfort for the child character at bedtime.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to seek comfort in their own safe spaces and routines when they feel overwhelmed or tired.
Example Lesson: Language development through bedtime stories
Explanation: The repetitive and lyrical nature of the bedtime story helps to enhance language acquisition and vocabulary in young children.
Real-World Application: Regular reading times foster language skills and can heighten children’s ability to express themselves verbally and comprehend more complex language constructs.