Queen Panda Can't Sleep

Reach for this book when your child is experiencing a case of the bedtime jitters or feels overwhelmed by a world that seems too loud and busy. It is especially helpful for the child who resists sleep because they are worried about missing out or because they feel pressured by the routines around them. Queen Panda is surrounded by well-meaning subjects who try every trick in the book to help her drift off, but their efforts only create more noise and chaos. It is only when a massive, contagious yawn sweeps through the kingdom and leaves her in total solitude that she finally finds peace. This story uses humor and folk art to validate the feeling of frustration that comes with insomnia. For children ages 3 to 7, it models the idea that quiet and independence are often the best tools for emotional regulation and rest.