Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur's Big Race
Ten Minutes To Bed Series
What’s inside...
This enchanting story is part of the 'Ten Minutes to Bed' series, which is designed to help children wind down before bedtime. In 'Little Dinosaur's Big Race,' a young dinosaur is preparing for a big race, but as the countdown to bedtime begins, the little dinosaur must balance the excitement of the competition with the routine of getting ready for bed. Sprint to bed with Rumble the Triceratops in this new sleepy time adventure with the no. 1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Deep in the jungle on Midsummer's Eve, Rumble and his dinosaur friends get ready for a grand race. Split into teams, they venture across the Land of Nod, taking on the tallest mountains and the splashiest of rivers. Featuring lots of familiar friends from the Land of Nod, will Rumble and his team be able to win the race this year and still make it to bed on time? Enjoy the fun with Rumble and friends as they whizz across the Land of Nod, gradually slowing the pace to help even the most energetic readers settle down to sleep. This bestselling bedtime series has sold one million copies worldwide!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Little Dinosaur felt during the big race? Can you describe a time you felt similar?
Why do you think Little Dinosaur was in a hurry? What are some things we need to slow down for?
What are some ways Little Dinosaur could have prepared for bed earlier? How do we prepare for bed?
How did Little Dinosaur’s friends help him? Why is it important to help our friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to depict Little Dinosaur's emotions, which can help your child understand and relate to the character’s feelings.
Pause after each major event in the story and ask your child what they think might happen next, encouraging them to imagine and predict.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s bedtime routine to make the connection between the story and their own life.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and helping each other, drawing examples from the book and real life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Time Management
Explanation: In 'Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur's Big Race,' the Little Dinosaur learns the value of managing time as he prepares for the big race, balancing preparations and rest. This teaches young readers the essentials of planning and adherence to schedules.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to their own lives by understanding the significance of time management in completing homework, preparing for school, or managing playtime and chores effectively.
Example Lesson: Perseverance and Determination
Explanation: Throughout the story, Little Dinosaur faces various challenges but continues to push forward to reach the race. This demonstrates the virtues of perseverance and determination.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to keep trying even when tasks seem difficult, whether in learning a new skill, overcoming a problem at school, or sticking with a challenging game or sport.
Example Lesson: Value of Rest
Explanation: The story emphasizes the importance of rest, as Little Dinosaur is reminded and encouraged to get enough sleep before the big event, highlighting how rest contributes positively to performance.
Real-World Application: This lesson reinforces the importance of a good night’s sleep for children, helping them understand how rest can improve their alertness, mood, and overall performance in daily activities.
Example Lesson: Sportsmanship
Explanation: In the race, Little Dinosaur interacts with other competitors, showcasing behaviors that emphasize respect and fairness, integral aspects of good sportsmanship.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror these behaviors in real life by showing respect and fairness in group activities, sports, and play, learning to win gracefully and lose graciously.