A Book of Sleep

Name: A Book of Sleep
ISBN: 9780375862236

For the restless toddler who wonders what the rest of the world does at bedtime, this soothing guide explores how different animals drift off to sleep.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your toddler is fighting the transition to sleep or feels anxious about what happens after the lights go out. It serves as a gentle bridge between the busy energy of the day and the quiet of the night, providing a sense of global companionship in the act of resting. Through the eyes of a watchful owl, children observe the varied ways animals sleep, from huddling together for warmth to standing on one leg. The book normalizes different sleeping habits and uses soothing, rhythmic descriptions to lower the heart rate and prepare the mind for rest. It is an ideal choice for parents seeking a quiet, visually stunning story that validates a child's curiosity about the world while emphasizing that sleep is a natural, universal experience.

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What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. This is a secular, gentle exploration of animal behavior and the concept of rest.

Ideal Reader

A toddler or preschooler who is a 'sensory seeker' or highly observant. It is perfect for the child who asks 'what is everyone else doing right now?' at 8:00 PM and needs to feel that the world is safe and quiet.

Parent Prep

This book can be read cold. The art style is textured and sophisticated, so parents may want to slow down to let the child point out the small details in Il Sung Na's unique illustrations. The parent has likely heard 'I'm not tired' or 'I don't want to be alone' and needs a way to show the child that sleep is a shared, diverse, and cozy experience.