Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1998 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep

By Joyce Dunbar, Debi Gliori (Illustrator)

A brother helps his sister overcome her fear of bad dreams with morning's happy promises.

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32 pages· 664 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Willa dreads the night, haunted by bad dreams. Her brother, Willoughby, offers comfort, guiding her thoughts to the joys of morning—cozy slippers, a delicious breakfast, and the gentle sun. But the greatest comfort? Knowing Willoughby will be there, just like always. Can Willa find peace in these happy thoughts and drift into a restful sleep? This heartwarming tale of sibling love and reassurance is perfect for bedtime, promising sweet dreams and a cherished bond.

From the publisher

In this endearing bedtime story, Willa’s big brother helps her get to sleep by reminding her about all of the happy things around her. Willa is afraid of bad dreams. “Think of something happy, “ suggests her big brother, Willoughby. But Willa needs his help. So together they think of all the happy things that await her in the morning - cozy slippers to warm her little feet, a yummy breakfast, and the morning itself, which loves to gently nudge her awake. But for Willa, the happiest thing of all is knowing that Willoughby will be there in the morning, too, just like always. This reassuring bedtime book will quickly become a cherished addition to family libraries - favorite for grown-ups and little ones to share for years to come.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
664
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~281L
Themes & topics
Books about bedtimeBooks about siblingsBooks about bunnies and rabbitsBooks about bedtime and dreamsBooks about childhood fears
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
30796
Publication
Published
September 1, 1998
First published
January 1, 1998
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152017958

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