Time for Bed,
Sleepyhead by Dr. Daniel G. Amen and illustrated by Gail Yerrill is a
children’s book designed to help children fall asleep. In the preface, the book
was designed as a “sophisticated psychological visualization” and a warning is
given that the book is not to be read while in the car as it may have a drowsy
effect of the driver. The story is a Mama Bear getting Little Bear ready for
bed. She has him imagine a great, fund day at the beach with all his friends.
When they get home, they have a nice soothing bath and a warm dinner. Little
Bear cuddles up in bed and begins to drift off the dream.
Time for Bed,
Sleepyhead is a wonderful story to help children relax in order to fall
asleep. The story also has directions for the parents to yawn in order to
elicit a yawn from the child. The pictures are beautifully illustrated with
soft, muted colors. I read the book with my four year old daughter. She eagerly
listened to the story and while the she didn’t fall asleep by the end, I can
see that with time and multiple readings, she would. I recommend Time
for Bed, Sleepyhead for any family’s bedtime routine.
Time for Bed, Sleepyhead
will be available
on September 6, 2016
in hardcover and
Kindle/ebook
at major booksellers
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