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Sloth Wasn't Sleepy
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Ideal for young children and their parents seeking a calming bedtime story that also teaches valuable mindfulness skills.
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One night at bedtime, Sloth wasn't sleepy. "What if I worry when I try to fall asleep?" Sloth said.
"Ah . . . worries," Mama said. "We will have to let them go."
A stressful day, a bad dream, a scary movie... these are just a few things that can keep kids wide awake and frightened after dark. But Mama Sloth knows the secret for calming worried minds—and as she shares them with her daughter, young readers will learn valuable relaxation skills that last a lifetime.
Sloth Wasn't Sleepy does more than provide a sweet bedtime story—kids will join Sloth to learn mindfulness practices such as "shrinking down" fears in their mind and calming their body through breath and simple visualisations. Kate Messner's beautiful book helps parents and kids relax into dreamland with a sense of peace, safety, and belonging.
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Kirkus Reviews calls it "a sweet, calming read," highlighting its comforting and gentle approach to bedtime anxieties.
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ISBN: 9781683645467
Publisher: Sounds True Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 January 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Sounds True Inc
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Valentina Toro
- Illustrated by Valentina Toro
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 293.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 470g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Kate Messner is the beloved author of numerous award-winning books for young readers, including Over and Under the Pond, The Brilliant Deep, Breakout, and the Ranger in Time series. She lives in Plattsburgh, New York. For more, visit katemessner.com.
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