It's Time for Bed
What’s inside...
A soothing bedtime story crafted to help little ones wind down and prepare for sleep. The narrative follows a gentle rhythm and includes calming imagery to encourage children to relax and drift off into a peaceful slumber. Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers—sleep tight! Featuring warm, affectionate paintings that work beautifully with the soothingly repetitive text to convey a sense of safety and love.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the little owl felt when it was time for bed?
What bedtime routine helps the owl fall asleep? Can you relate to any of the steps?
Why is it important for everyone, even little owls, to get a good night's sleep?
What is your favorite part of getting ready for bed and why?
If you could create a bedtime routine for the little owl, what would it include?
Tip: Role play these questions
Set a calm, cozy reading environment to make the bedtime routine discussion more relatable.
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the story more engaging and to help model emotional recognition.
Pause after each question to give your child time to think and encourage them to ask their own questions about the story.
Relate the owl’s experiences to your child's own bedtime routine to help them make personal connections with the story.
Praise your child for their thoughts and ideas to reinforce positive engagement and boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: The story follows a consistent bedtime routine that calms the child character and prepares them for sleep.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt a regular bedtime schedule which helps in improving their overall sleep quality and mood.
Example Lesson: Value of Cooperation
Explanation: The child character in the book collaborates with their parent to get ready for bed, highlighting teamwork.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to cooperate with family members and others in preparing for day-end or other activities, fostering harmony and a collaborative spirit.
Example Lesson: Listening Skills
Explanation: In 'It's Time for Bed', the child listens to instructions from their parents, reinforcing the importance of listening.
Real-World Application: Children can enhance their listening skills which are vital in learning environments and understanding instructions accurately.
Example Lesson: Significance of Sleep
Explanation: The book emphasizes the necessity of sleep and how it helps the child grow and stay healthy.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to value their sleep time, understanding its benefits to their health and well-being.
Example Lesson: Calming Techniques
Explanation: Rosey Davidson incorporates calming techniques in the bedtime routine like reading and soft music.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use specific techniques to unwind, promoting relaxation and a smoother transition to sleep.