Description
SLEEPING IS NOT FOR ME!
Book Summary
A picture book in English that turns bedtime into an adventure full of tenderness and humor. Through the story of Little Elephant and his patient father, young readers will discover a different kind of lullaby, where the savanna animals go quiet while they sleep. A perfect tale to share as a family before bed, with an unexpected twist that will surprise both children and adults.
What is it about?
It is night and Little Elephant does not want to sleep. His father tries to help him by singing a song in which the savanna animals are silent while they rest: the snake, the zebra, the hyena, the ostrich, and the crocodile go "shhh, shhh." Despite Papa Elephant's attempts to calm his little one, Little Elephant insists on continuing to play. Finally, when Papa Elephant manages to get his son to sleep, something completely unexpected happens that will change the night. A circular story full of rhythm that naturally addresses children's resistance to sleep.
Main themes
- Sleep routines and childhood bedtime resistance
- Parent-child relationship at night
- African savanna animals and their characteristic sounds
- Patience and tenderness in parenting
- Narrative twists and unexpected humor
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at boys and girls between 2 and 5 years old who are learning to sleep alone or who show resistance at bedtime. It is also ideal for parents who are looking for books in English to share as a family, as well as for early childhood educators who work on sleep routines or language learning through illustrated stories.
What this book offers
- Normalizes childhood sleep resistance with humor and empathy
- Strengthens the affective bond between parents and children through shared reading
- Introduces English vocabulary related to animals and daily activities
- Stimulates the imagination with a surprising ending that invites readers to revisit the story
- Helps establish sleep routines in a playful and positive way
Technical specifications
- Author: ANDRES, JOSE CARLOS; MONTAGNANA, ALESSANDRO
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: eng
- Subject: ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, ACTIVITY BOOKS AND SUBJECTS, PICTURE BOOKS
- Collection: ENGLISH
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: February 2023
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 197 g
Editorial review
A picture book that stands out for its fresh and humorous approach to an everyday parenting situation. The combination of rhyming text in English with expressive illustrations and a surprising ending makes it an attractive read for both children and adults. Its hardcover format and 48-page length make it suitable for small hands and for shared reading sessions before sleep. Especially recommended for families looking for books in English that address nightly routines with sensitivity and fun.