Ten Minutes to Bed: Bedtime Little Library
Ten Minutes To Bed Series
What’s inside...
The 'Ten Minutes to Bed' series is a collection of stories featuring magical creatures who are getting ready for bed. Each story follows a countdown as the characters undertake a sleepy bedtime adventure, making it perfect for little ones to wind down before their own bedtime.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters feel as bedtime approaches? Can you relate to their feelings?
What are some things the characters do to get ready for bed? How does that compare to your bedtime routine?
Why is it important for the characters to go to bed on time? What might happen if they stay up too late?
What is your favorite part of getting ready for bed and why?
If you could create a magical bedtime story, what would it be about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what their current bedtime routine involves and what they enjoy most about it.
While reading, point out the facial expressions and actions of the characters as they prepare for bed, and ask your child to interpret those emotions.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next in the story, fostering their imagination and anticipation.
After reading, discuss the importance of a good night’s sleep and how it helps us grow strong and think clearly, connecting it back to the story's theme.
Use the story as a way to make bedtime routines more fun and appealing, perhaps incorporating story-inspired activities like picking out pajamas or imagining a journey to dreamland.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of a bedtime routine
Explanation: The book showcases various characters engaging in soothing, pre-sleep activities that signal the body it's time to wind down.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt a consistent bedtime routine, which can help them settle down and prepare for sleep more easily each night.
Example Lesson: The value of punctuality
Explanation: Characters in the story are guided to complete their tasks and get to bed within ten minutes, emphasizing time management.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to manage their time better, developing punctuality when performing daily activities like homework or chores.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: The story uses whimsical, imaginative scenarios to engage readers, showing how creativity can make routine activities enjoyable.
Real-World Application: Children can use their imagination to turn mundane tasks into fun adventures, enhancing their creativity and enjoyment in everyday life.