Xwhy I Love Bedtime
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What’s inside...
Featuring children's own words and heart-warming pictures, a special little book about why we love bedtime. A lovely gift book at a pocket-friendly price, created by asking real children why they love bedtime and combining their words with illustrations of gorgeous baby animals.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the bedtime routine in the story and why?
How do you think the character felt when they were getting ready for bed?
If you could add another activity to your bedtime routine, what would it be and why?
What do you think makes bedtime special in the story?
How can we make our bedtime routine as fun as the one in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child about their current feelings towards bedtime to make the discussion more relevant.
Encourage your child to imagine their own bedtime story, enhancing their creativity and connection to the book's theme.
While discussing the book, relate the characters’ experiences to your child’s own bedtime routines to foster personal connections.
Use expressive voices for different characters during the reading to make the story lively and engaging.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a scene from the book or their ideal bedtime routine, which helps in reinforcing the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of a bedtime routine
Explanation: The book portrays a calming bedtime routine that helps the characters wind down and prepare for sleep.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt a regular bedtime routine, helping them to sleep better and establish consistent sleep patterns.
Example Lesson: Value of family bonding
Explanation: Through the story, the characters share bedtime stories and moments that strengthen their familial bonds.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and look forward to spending quality time with family members during bedtime rituals.
Example Lesson: Stimulating imagination through reading
Explanation: The book showcases characters engaging in storytelling, sparking creativity and imagination.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to read or listen to stories that expand their creative thinking and imagination.
Example Lesson: Developing a love for reading
Explanation: Characters demonstrate enjoyment and interest in nightly reading, portraying it as a delightful activity.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to look forward to and cherish their reading time, fostering a lifelong passion for books.
Example Lesson: Understanding the importance of rest
Explanation: The narrative underscores how sleep contributes to the characters' health and well-being.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate the benefits of a good night’s sleep and understand how it helps them grow and function better.