I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed

Reach for this book when the sun has gone down but your child's energy levels are still at high noon. It is the perfect tool for those evenings when 'one more glass of water' has turned into an elaborate negotiation. The story follows Charlie as he patiently navigates his younger sister Lola's imaginative excuses for staying awake, from whales in the bathtub to tigers who want bedtime snacks. By centering on a sibling relationship rather than a parent-child power struggle, the book offers a refreshing, low-pressure look at the bedtime routine. It validates the vibrant inner world of a preschooler while gently modeling the transition to sleep. Parents of children aged 3 to 7 will appreciate the humor and the way it celebrates creativity without judging the child's reluctance to end their day.