DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

What Do You Do to Fall Asleep?

Guido Van Genechten author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Clavis Publishing

Published:3rd Aug '23

Should be back in stock very soon

What Do You Do to Fall Asleep? cover

The sun has gone to sleep…It’s bedtime! 

Lift each flap and follow Little Mouse and his friends as they all get ready to go to sleep in their very own way.  Do they count stars? Cuddle with their favorite toy? How fun! 

A soothing and uplifting picture book to create bedtime routines and snooze away! 

"A mouse polls his friends about their bedtime routines. Little Mouse is introduced as inquisitive, and he certainly is. He has big questions, like how to get to the moon and back and how many stars are in the sky, but this energetic, repetitive bedtime tale focuses on more down-to-earth concerns: how Little Mouse’s pals get themselves to sleep. Dressed in pajamas covered in stars, Little Mouse appears quite matter-of-factly in his friends’ bedrooms in succession. Lift-the-flap elements reveal that Pigeon goes to bed with a huge collection of objects, including a tennis racket, a teddy bear, and a coloring book. Dog rolls around to his back, his stomach, and his side, which will encourage movement. Koala jumps on the bed to ward off ghosts, which might address bedtime fears—though this is a story about finding a bedtime routine rather than dealing with nervousness. Each spread has a similar layout and flow, making it perfect for young children who thrive on repetition. There’s a good mix of strategies shared and an ensemble moment before the cozy conclusion. The art is nothing special, but the chance to explore the different bed spaces through lift-the-flap magic will delight tots. A soothing, sweet, and eager little book." - Kirkus Reviews

ISBN: 9781605378466

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages