Your Little Sleep
Your Little Sleep Series
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What’s inside...
Your Little Sleep is a colorful illustrated storybook created by Dr. Ann-Marie Crowe, a pediatric anesthesiologist in Ireland. The book is designed to help children and their parents understand the process of coming to the hospital for an operation or scan that requires general anesthesia. It aims to enhance a child's preparation for an upcoming hospital visit by introducing them to the people they will meet and explaining in child-friendly detail what will happen on the day of their visit.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-16
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the little character felt when they couldn't sleep?
What are some things that help you feel sleepy?
Can you imagine a new bedtime routine that might be fun to try?
Why is sleep important for us?
How do you feel in the morning after a good night's sleep?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, maintain a calm and soothing tone to mirror the theme of sleep.
Encourage your child to relate the bedtime struggles of the character to their own by sharing personal bedtime stories.
Use the opportunity to explore and validate emotions around bedtime, recognizing any fears or anxieties.
Discuss the importance of sleep in a simple, age-appropriate way to reinforce healthy habits.
Suggest creating a new bedtime ritual together inspired by ideas from the book, integrating elements that make your child feel relaxed and comfortable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of a bedtime routine
Explanation: The story illustrates how maintaining a consistent bedtime routine helps the characters feel secure and rest better.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by establishing their own bedtime routine, enhancing their nightly rest and overall wellbeing.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding others' feelings
Explanation: Characters in the book show concern for each other's tiredness and work together to create a peaceful environment for sleep.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to notice when someone is tired or needs rest and can apply this understanding by being considerate at home or school.
Example Lesson: The value of cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters cooperate to help each other prepare for bed, showing teamwork and mutual support.
Real-World Application: Children can practice cooperating with family members during their bedtime routines and other daily activities, fostering a supportive home environment.
Example Lesson: Importance of self-care
Explanation: The book highlights the necessity of taking care of oneself by getting enough sleep, which helps the characters stay happy and healthy.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to prioritize their well-being by adopting good sleep habits and understanding the benefits of self-care.