So How Will You Sleep?
What’s inside...
Explore the various ways animals like koalas, whales, and bats sleep in their natural habitats. Imagine yourself cozying up alongside them at bedtime while discovering their unique sleeping habits. Additionally, have fun searching for a playful caterpillar hidden on every page of the book.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
26 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the sleep of different animals special?
How do you feel when you see the animals getting ready for sleep in the book?
If you could choose, which animal's sleep habits would you like to try for a night?
What helps you feel cozy and ready to sleep like the animals in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a calm and soothing voice while discussing the book to mimic the feeling of getting ready for sleep.
Relate the sleeping habits of animals in the story to your child’s bedtime routine to make the discussion more personal and relatable.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite sleeping animal from the book, fostering a deeper connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the importance of sleep
Explanation: The story revolves around helping children understand why sleep is essential and the various ways it helps the body and mind.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by establishing and following bedtime routines that ensure they get sufficient sleep, thus improving their overall health and focus.
Example Lesson: Learning about animals and their habitats
Explanation: Each page introduces a different animal and describes where and how they sleep, educating children about biodiversity.
Real-World Application: This knowledge can increase a child’s awareness and appreciation of nature, prompting respectful and curious interactions with the environment around them.
Example Lesson: The value of routine
Explanation: The book emphasizes the bedtime routines of different animals, subtly teaching the benefits of consistency and structure before sleeping.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt this concept by following a consistent routine before bed, helping them wind down and prepare for a good night’s sleep.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards living creatures
Explanation: By seeing the world from the perspective of various animals, children can learn to understand and empathize with other life forms.
Real-World Application: This understanding can foster a sense of empathy and kindness in children, encouraging them to nurture and care for pets and wildlife.