How to Get a Daddy to Sleep

Written by Amy Parker · Illustrated by Natalia Moore

Discover the secret to getting a busy dad to sleep in this playful bedtime tale.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a delightful twist on bedtime routines, a child shares clever tips to tuck in a busy dad after a day of fun and chores. With playful rhymes and charming illustrations, this story turns the tables, making bedtime a hilarious adventure. Will the child succeed in getting Dad to sleep? Perfect for families seeking laughter and bonding, this book celebrates the everyday heroics of parenthood and the joy of shared moments. End the night with a heartfelt prayer, cherishing the love between parent and child.

From the publisher

Celebrate the fun everyday blessings of daddy-and-me time with this silly role-reversal bedtime story that trains kids how to get a busy father to bed. Whether your day includes outdoor playtime, a ballgame, chores, or an action-packed performance, just follow these tips to be sure Daddy will have no problem getting to sleep.How to Get a Daddy to Sleep from bestselling author Amy Parker is perfect forfamilies with young children who always have energy left over at nightpreschoolers and elementary-school children who regularly ask for a funny bedtime bookreading aloud for a silly and sweet tuck-in story timetelling any dad “you’re my hero”helping kids think about all the ways parents care for themWritten as if from one child to another, this delightful picture book will have your family laughing out loud at this new take on bedtime as you cherish your time together. Then kiss little heads goodnight as they say thank-you to God with “A Bedtime Prayer for Daddy and Me” at the back of the book. With rhyming verse, playful illustrations by Natalia Moore, and a deluxe textured spine, this charming hardcover makes a unique gift for dad from a child on Father’s Day, his birthday, or Christmas. It’s also a whimsical way to commemorate a child’s birthday, National Daughter’s Day, or National Son’s Day or as a just-because surprise.

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