Nighttime for Little Trolls: A Bedtime Nursery Rhyme
#1 of 1 in For Little Trolls Series
What’s inside...
"Nighttime for Little Trolls" is a fun and silly picture book with a memorable nursery rhyme that will be a new favorite in your child's bedtime routine. We all know getting young kiddos to bed, and getting them to stay in bed, can be challenging. Incorporating a nightly routine that includes a few minutes of reading not only serves as an important bonding opportunity, but also helps establish bedtime and sleep as an important, and very different, part of the day which can set you and your little troll up for bedtime success. "Nighttime for Little Trolls" will be your go to 'just before bed' book every night!
Discussion points
What do you think the little trolls do to get ready for bed?
How do the little trolls feel about bedtime in the story and why?
Can you imagine a bedtime ritual for a troll? What would it include?
Why is nighttime special for the little trolls and what makes it special for you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about bedtime by comparing them with the trolls in the story.
Use the book's illustrations to spark questions about the setting and characters, helping your child connect visually and verbally with the storyline.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite bedtime scene from the book or even imagine a new bedtime scene for the trolls.
Help your child relate to the story by discussing your family’s bedtime rituals and how they might be similar or different from the trolls’ routines.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of a bedtime routine
Explanation: The story illustrates a group of little trolls who follow a nightly routine to get ready for bed, which includes activities like brushing their teeth and listening to bedtime stories.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to their own nighttime routines, understanding the importance of consistency and preparation for a good night's sleep.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Throughout the book, the little trolls help each other prepare for bed, showcasing acts of kindness and cooperation.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these behaviors in their interactions with family and friends, learning to help and support others as part of their daily life.
Example Lesson: Using imagination
Explanation: The little trolls engage in imaginative play before bedtime, dreaming up stories and adventures.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their own creativity and imagination as a tool for play and storytelling, enhancing their cognitive and social skills.