Ladybird Bedtime Tales
Sleepytime Stories Series
What’s inside...
This Ladybird bedtime treasury features eight classic, traditional tales perfect for young children. Each story is sensitively retold for modern readers and includes a mix of amazing animals, magical marvels, and classic characters. The collection is an ideal gift with a satin ribbon page marker and sparkly foil on the cover. Stories include Chicken Licken, Rapunzel, The Enormous Turnip, The Wizard of Oz, The Emperor's New Clothes, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rumpelstiltskin, and Heidi. Additionally, this calming audio collection helps little minds unwind before bed, developed in collaboration with The Children's Sleep Charity.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
1 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite story from the book and why did it stand out to you?
How did the characters in the story show kindness or help each other?
Can you think of a time when you felt like one of the characters in the story? What happened and how did you feel?
If you could add another tale to this book, what would it be about? Who would be the main characters?
Which story would you like to read again at bedtime and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones and voices for different characters to make the stories more lively and engaging.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in a story to encourage prediction skills.
After reading a tale, encourage your child to draw a scene or a character from the story. This helps with retention and understanding.
Relate personal family stories that align with the themes or morals presented in the book to enhance connection.
End your reading session by asking your child how they would feel if they were in the same situation as one of the characters, fostering empathy and emotional reasoning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Honesty
Explanation: Through charming bedtime tales, children learn the value of telling the truth. Tales often involve characters facing consequences of dishonesty, demonstrating the benefits of being truthful.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being honest in their daily interactions at home and school, which helps in building trust with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Value of Kindness
Explanation: The stories in 'Ladybird Bedtime Tales' frequently showcase characters performing kind acts which lead to positive outcomes. This reinforces the idea that kindness is rewarded.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice kindness by sharing toys, helping around the house, or supporting a friend, thereby enhancing their empathy and social relationships.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Several tales feature protagonists who overcome challenges through determination. This highlights the importance of not giving up even when facing difficulties.
Real-World Application: This lesson is vital in a child’s life when they encounter challenges in schoolwork or learning new skills, encouraging them to persist and learn from their setbacks.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Many stories depict groups of characters working together to solve problems or achieve a common goal, illustrating the power of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children can use this lesson in team sports, group projects at school, or family activities, learning to collaborate and value each individual’s contribution.