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How to Catch Some Zzzs

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Pre-release: Expected May 13, 2025
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A sweet and funny picture book "manual" to help children create a nighttime ritual, settle down to sleep, and catch their elusive Zzzs.
It's bedtime! But what if you don't feel ready to go to sleep? What can you do to catch your Zzzs?

Perfect for not-so-sleepyheads, this fun read-aloud shows kids simple steps (in delightful alphabetical order) to settle down, get ready for bed, and find their way to dreamland.
GOODNIGHT, GOODNIGHT: Sometimes, it's as simple as a bath and a bedtime story. Sometimes it's not! At some point, every parent or caregiver faces the dilemma of how to help a child learn to go to sleep. This relatable and charming take on what to do when a child's "Zzzs go missing" offers a fun step-by-step approach to an age-old dilemma.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEDTIME BOOK: Sleep instruction guides, nursery rhymes, classic sleepytime children's books—there are many bedtime books to choose from. But this is one that offers a rare mix of being fun to read and also truly helpful in guiding kids to establish a successful bedtime ritual.

JUST RIGHT FOR YOUNG LISTENERS: In addition to soothing sleep anxiety, the read-aloud text introduces active verbs and language patterns—ideal for boosting early cognitive development.

ABC OF ZZZS: The narrative begins with an instruction to "ACT like everything is normal" and "BRUSH your teeth." It then proceeds through the alphabet until it reaches the elusive Zzzs everyone's been waiting for! A bit of light alphabet fun adds an extra layer to this instructive and entertaining bedtime book.
Perfect for:
  • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for an engaging bedtime book
  • Teachers, librarians, and storytime readers
  • Gift-giving for toddler birthday or baby gift for new parents
  • Fans of children's bedtime classics like Goodnight Moon, Time for Bed, and The Going to Bed Book
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      • Kirkus

        February 15, 2025
        What to do if kids' "Zzzs" go AWOL? This trusty handbook is exactly what fretful children (and their parents) need to ensure a good night's rest. First things first. "Zzzs can't resist a good bedtime routine." Little ones should wash thoroughly, because "Zzzs adore soapy scents." What follows is more standard but important advice. Select a pair of pajamas, gather "emergency supplies" (a flashlight and water bottle), remember to include cherished stuffed and real animals, give loved ones a good night kiss, listen to plenty of bedtime stories ("Zzzs can't get enough" of them), make a wish before nestling under the covers, and turn off the lights ("It's okay--really. Morning will be here before you know it"). The final steps? Cuddle a plush pal close, relax, think good thoughts, and use those emergency supplies. Now it's time to pay a visit to dreamland. The book concludes with a great YAWN...and what do you know? Here come the Zzzs! This adorable, comforting offering is guaranteed to make bedtime less stressful for children and parents alike. Kids will want to hear it repeatedly--and may aim to follow the directions exactly. The winning illustrations, rendered in watercolors and digitally, are charming, portraying a loving, brown-skinned family whose eldest child is attempting to get some shut-eye. While the text consists solely of directives, Orlando's busy spreads flesh out the story, depicting raucous sibling and pet antics. Kids will savor this very sweet addition to the getting-ready-for-bedtime canon.(Picture book. 4-7)

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