Peekabooks Series
Pocket Pop-Up Peekaboo! Bedtime
2024 by
What’s inside...
Pocket Pop-Up Peekaboo! Bedtime is a children's book designed to engage young readers with interactive pop-up features and a playful bedtime theme. The book follows Bunny as they prepare for bed, playing a game of hide-and-seek with their stuffed animal friends. Each page features lift-the-flap surprises, pop-up elements, and lively rhymes, encouraging interaction, imagination, fine motor skill development, and language learning. The vibrant illustrations and engaging text make this book an enjoyable and educational addition to a child’s bedtime routine, providing opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of entertainment.
Why read this book
- Encourages language development through interactive peekaboo elements.
- Supports cognitive growth with engaging pop-up surprises.
- Enhances bedtime routines, making them fun and soothing.
- Ideal for nurturing parent-child bonding during reading time.
The Big Picture
- Promotes consistent bedtime routine.
- Enhances sensory and cognitive development.
- Encourages emotional articulation about bedtime.
- Fosters family bonding through reading.
Diversity & Representation
- Characters from various cultural backgrounds.
- Gender-balanced representation in bedtime scenes.
- Inclusive imagery, showcasing diverse family structures.
Age
1-3
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
beginner
Character Compass
Discussion points
What do you think the little animals do before they go to bed?
How do you think the bunny feels when it's bedtime?
Can you guess who might be hiding behind the flap on the next page?
Why is bedtime important for the animals?
What is your favorite part of getting ready for bed?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for each animal to make the reading experience more dynamic and entertaining.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next or who might be hiding, enhancing their anticipatory and inferential skills.
Relate the bedtime routines of the animals in the book to your child’s own bedtime routine to make the experience more relatable and meaningful.
Ask your child how they feel during their own bedtime and discuss the importance of a good night’s sleep, connecting the story to real-life benefits.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite bedtime scene from the book, fostering creativity and reinforcing memory.
What parents love
Perfect for nighttime reading routine.
Engaging pop-ups, my toddler loves it!
Soothing, gentle approach to bedtime.
Educational yet very entertaining for little ones.
Key Lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: Through repetitive, soothing bedtime rituals depicted in the book, children learn the significance of having a routine.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by establishing their own bedtime routines, fostering a sense of security and stability.
Example Lesson: Surprise and Discovery
Explanation: The pop-up elements add an element of surprise that keeps children engaged, demonstrating that learning can be interactive and fun.
Real-World Application: Children can embrace curiosity and exploration in their daily play, which enhances cognitive development and creativity.
Example Lesson: Emotional Comfort
Explanation: The gentle narrative and soothing visuals provide a sense of warmth and comfort, preparing children for bedtime.
Real-World Application: Children learn to associate reading with comfort, helping them manage emotions and unwind effectively.