Clara Ann Cookie, Go to Bed!

Name: Clara Ann Cookie, Go to Bed!
ISBN: 9780395973813

For the little one who struggles with bedtime, Clara Ann Cookie learns a valuable lesson about resisting sleep when her own teddy bear won't settle down.

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About This Book

Parents struggling with bedtime battles will find a humorous and relatable mirror in this story. When Clara Ann Cookie declares she is not going to bed, her patient mother goes through the familiar routine of excuses and delays. The real magic happens when Clara Ann must then put her own teddy bear, Popcorn, to bed, only to hear him repeat every single one of her own protests. This clever role reversal helps children see their own behavior from a new perspective, exploring themes of frustration, empathy, and family love. It's an ideal book for preschoolers (ages 3 to 6) that uses humor to defuse a common power struggle and gently open a conversation about why routines are important.

Anger & Frustration Humor Family & Siblings Empathy & Kindness Bears Love & Family Friendship & Social

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Depicts very mild and common childhood frustration and anger around bedtime rules.

Sensitive Topics

None. The book is a secular, lighthearted take on a universal family routine. The conflict is low-stakes and resolved with love and humor.

Ideal Reader

A 3 to 5-year-old who is actively testing boundaries, especially around bedtime. This book is perfect for the child who has a litany of excuses ('I need a drink,' 'I'm not tired,' 'one more story') and is beginning to assert their independence in big ways.