CAUTION! Reading this book may lead to irreversible consequences: brain development, and random acts of kindness. These stories do possess addictive properties. They are for those who want a peek at the kaleidoscope of human nature.
Bedtime can often be stressful for children and parents alike. Trying to steal a few precious moments for a bedtime story can sometimes seem impossible. Written in verse, this beautiful short and sweet book tells of the magic that can happen after a child closes their eyes. The lyrical rhyme helps to lull little ones off to sleep while awakening their imaginations and sense of wonderment. Setting the perfect tone for drifting off into sweet dreams where your childʼs next adventure awaits...
While babysitting, Grandma tries several ways to get Archie to feel sleepy but nothing works until she remembers how she used to put his mother to bed when she was a little girl.
Good Night, Sleep Tight, Sweet Dreams is a collection of short stories and poetry. In them, in an amusing way, the author narrates about moral virtues, human vices, and the myriad of consequences that they may lead to. An elephant and a mouse becoming best friends in their quest for stardom, an adopted whale embarking on an altruistic mission, or two deer on a hunting trip in the middle of a city - those are just some of the characters which spring to life on the pages of this book in the first part: Bedtime Stories. They are called “Bedtime Stories” because each of the 9 stories is told through the voice of the same narrator and has a moral lesson to contemplate as we fall asleep. The stories are not only thought-provoking, but they also stimulate the reader’s mind and imagination. The second part, Sleep Tight, is a Love Section comprised of five stories. What would we be without love? The reader will be solving the mystery of an old man that keeps disappearing into the forest on the same day of every year; and will empathize with another man that has a secret in his basement which may or may not save his wife from a silent killer within. The reader will also be amazed at how a stem cell struggles to overcome the burdens of the society when all he wants to do is just love someone. The third part is Sweet Dreams - Mostly Rhyming Stories. There are eleven poems on various topics such as: love, pollution, suicide, loneliness, writer’s block, aging, and several others. They all tell a story of their own. Many of the characters in this book are animals that mimic the best and the worst of human behavior. There are also extra-terrestrials, cells and organs, planets, mythological gods, and ordinary people themselves. They love, make mistakes, get hurt, embark on missions, manipulate, develop friendships, and sacrifice. Their adventures are entertaining and compelling at the same time. Good Night, Sleep Tight, Sweet Dreams will tug at your heart, some stories might bring out a tear, and some will definitely make you smile.
An infant who wails deep into the night, a toddler who keeps popping out of bed, a young child who procrastinates long past his bedtime does your childs behavior give you nightmares? Many kids seem programmed from birth with bedtime behavior that frustrates and frazzles parents who have difficulty ignoring a babys cry or who feel guilty enforcing an early curfew for a child they havent seen all day. Yet getting sufficient sleep is critical for childrens health and happiness. With humor and empathy, child psychologist Dr. Patrick Friman outlines the problems related to bedtime for children from infancy through middle school and gives you advice and tips on how to handle them. In many cases, he provides several options so you can choose the approach you feel most comfortable with. His suggestions can help end those bedtime hassles and get you and your child the good nights sleep you both need!
Mariam Gates has worked with hundreds of children over the past 20 years, and in her popular Kid Power YogaTM classes, the guided relaxation is always a favorite part. With Sweet Dreams, Gates teams up with illustrator Leigh Standley to present eight mini-adventures designed to send even the most restless sleeper off to a good night. Travel deep into the rainforest, dive down for an underwater adventure, or rocket to the moon! Each visualization uses mind and body relaxation techniques, taking your child on a fun and engaging invitation to dreamland. As you move through the imagery, breathing techniques, and simple motions, your child will quiet her mind, relax, and let go of the day’s worries. Part "choose your own adventure" and part calming ritual, these gorgeously illustrated guided journeys teach children to self-soothe and prepare for a good night’s rest.
"Featuring equisite images of thirty-six Buddhist deities, guardian figures, and bodhisattvas from the Tibetan tradition, these cards provide an explanation of the abilities, qualities, and strengths of each, and give meditation exercises to deepen your practice of Buddhism and bring peace and understanding into your life."--Container.