My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
I Can Read Level 1 Series
What’s inside...
From Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky and illustrator Yossi Abolafia, My Parents Think I'm Sleeping is the perfect book to get young readers excited about bedtime. This Level 3 I Can Read book is a funny collection of poems about a boy who should be sleeping, but manages to find more than just storybooks and his model rocket kit to keep him awake. From reading under the covers to watching shadows dance on the wall, these fourteen funny and spooky nighttime poems show that a child's life begins at bedtime!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the main character feels about bedtime?
Can you imagine what adventures you would have if you stayed up past bedtime?
Why do you think the parents believe the child is sleeping?
How does the story make you feel about your own bedtime?
What would you do if you were in the main character's place?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a calm and curious tone to invite your child to explore their feelings and thoughts about bedtime.
Relate the story to your child's own bedtime routine to make the discussion more relevant and engaging.
Encourage your child to describe their favorite parts of the book or any parts they found funny or surprising.
Discuss the difference between reality and imagination, asking your child what imaginative adventures they might think up when they're supposed to be asleep.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The book portrays the child's imaginative adventures while supposedly in bed, demonstrating creativity in thinking.
Real-World Application: Children can use their imagination to create stories and scenarios, enhancing creative thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Expressing Emotions
Explanation: Through the poems, the child character expresses various emotions felt during the night, teaching kids emotional literacy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to express their own emotions more clearly and understand others' feelings.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The protagonist navigates nighttime by himself, creatively solving minor issues or worries that arise.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think independently and solve problems on their own in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Value of Quiet Time
Explanation: The book highlights moments of solitude during the night, emphasizing the importance of quiet, reflective time.
Real-World Application: Children can appreciate and utilize quiet moments during the day for relaxation or creative activities.