Hush Little Baby: Super Simple
Super Simple Storybooks Series
What’s inside...
A heartwarming tale that follows the journey of a young child and their mother as they navigate the wonders of the world through lullabies and gentle adventures. Snuggle up with this sweet bedtime board book based on the hit YouTube channel Super Simple’s music video of the classic lullaby 'Hush Little Baby.' It’s bedtime for Baby Raccoon, and Mama Raccoon has come to sing him a song. Star is here to say goodnight, too! As Mama sings, Star creates constellations to illustrate the song. Soon, Baby Raccoon is fast asleep. Soothing illustrations and rhyming lyrics help little ones calm down for bedtime. As your little one grows, encourage them to trace the constellations with their finger and count the stars on each page. Super Simple has more than 30 million subscribers on YouTube. Now families can enjoy their favorite characters, songs, and stories from the screen with Super Simple board books, storybooks, and activity books.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the baby felt when everyone tried to help them sleep? Can you remember a time you felt that way?
What was the most unusual thing they tried to help the baby sleep, and why do you think they chose it?
If you could add another item to help the baby sleep, what would it be and why?
How do you think the story would change if the baby was in a different place, like a beach or a forest?
What does this story teach us about caring for others and being patient?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use empathy to connect with the child by sharing your own stories of sleep and comfort, aligning them with the book's theme.
Encourage imaginative thinking by asking the child to think of alternative endings or additional comforting items for the baby.
Create a calm reading environment, mimicking the soothing tone of the book to enhance the thematic experience of comfort and sleep.
Highlight the actions of each character, asking the child why they think those actions were chosen, fostering critical thinking and understanding of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Through the gentle narrative, the book portrays the idea of caring for others' needs and emotions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be considerate of their friends' and family members' feelings, fostering healthier relationships.
Example Lesson: Importance of a calming bedtime routine
Explanation: The soothing tone and rhythmic pace of the story help underscore the benefits of a peaceful bedtime ritual.
Real-World Application: Kids can adopt consistent bedtime habits, aiding in better sleep and overall well-being.
Example Lesson: Using imagination
Explanation: The story encourages the use of imaginative scenes to provide comfort and security.
Real-World Application: Children can use their creativity to overcome challenges or fears, turning to their imaginations to problem-solve and find peace.
Example Lesson: Expression of love and affection
Explanation: The narrative showcases the importance of expressing love, as shown through the calming, nurturing words of the caregiver.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of expressing love and care, enhancing their emotional intelligence and strengthening bonds with those around them.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: As the caregiver in the book tries multiple ways to soothe the baby, the virtue of patience is highlighted.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of perseverance and patience in achieving a goal, whether it’s calming a sibling or solving a personal problem.