In the Night Garden: Bedtime Little Library
In The Night Garden Series
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What’s inside...
The 'In the Night Garden: Bedtime Little Library' is a collection of stories featuring beloved characters from the 'In the Night Garden' series. The stories are designed to be calming and are perfect for bedtime, helping little ones wind down with their favorite characters. The collection includes four mini board books that not only tell soothing stories but also form a fun jigsaw puzzle. The characters featured include Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka, and the Tombliboos.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Igglepiggle
Tombliboo Eee
Tombliboo Ooo
Tombliboo Unn
Makka Pakka
Upsy Daisy
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Night Garden a special place for the characters to be in?
Who was your favorite character in the book and why?
What kind of dreams do you think the characters might have after their day in the Night Garden?
How do the characters show kindness to each other in the story?
If you could create your own magical garden, what fun things would you include in it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the events in the book to their own experiences, enhancing personal connection and empathy.
Use expressive and varied voice tones to mimic the characters, making the reading session lively and interactive.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps in reinforcing their memory and understanding of the story.
Discuss the importance of bedtime routines and how they help in getting a good night's sleep, drawing parallels with the characters’ routines.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Routine establishment
Explanation: The book depicts characters going through bedtime routines.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by developing their own bedtime routines, aiding in better sleep habits.
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: Characters interact warmly, emphasizing friendly behavior.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and nurture relationships with their peers.
Example Lesson: Exploration of imagination
Explanation: The fantastical elements inspire imaginative thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to use their creativity during playtime and storytelling.
Example Lesson: Understanding and expressing emotions
Explanation: Characters show various emotions which are clearly depicted.
Real-World Application: Children can identify and express their own emotions more clearly, enhancing emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Language skills development
Explanation: Repetitive and rhythmic phrases enhance verbal skills.
Real-World Application: Enhances children's vocabulary and language comprehension, important for early literacy.