About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when looking to create a calming, consistent, and special bedtime routine. This beautifully illustrated book is an anthology of lullabies and gentle poems, with a different selection for each day of the week. Featuring works from beloved poets like Nikki Giovanni and Jack Prelutsky, it wraps a child in feelings of love, security, and peace. Perfect for infants who will be soothed by the rhythm and for toddlers and preschoolers who will come to cherish the daily ritual, this collection turns the transition to sleep into a moment of quiet connection.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The content is consistently gentle and secular. The poems focus on universal themes of love, rest, and security, with no references to death, loss, or other difficult subjects. The tone is uniformly reassuring.
Ideal Reader
A child aged 1-5 who struggles with bedtime anxiety or benefits from strong, predictable routines. It is perfect for the child who needs a clear, calming signal that the day is ending and it is time to rest. It would also be a wonderful gift for new parents looking to establish a loving read-aloud ritual from infancy.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed; the book can be read cold. A parent might enjoy pre-reading a day's poems to decide which one to read, or to familiarize themselves with the rhythm for a more lyrical delivery. Some of the lullabies can easily be sung, which a parent might want to try. The parent is tired of nightly bedtime struggles. Their child might be stalling, expressing fear of the dark, or simply having a hard time calming their mind and body. The parent is searching for a tool that can become a cherished and effective part of their wind-down routine.
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