Scaredy Squirrel at Night By Melanie Watt

October 29, 2009

Scaredy Squirrel at NightReading level: Ages 4-8

Scaredy never sleeps — sleep might mean bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, vampire bats and polka-dot monsters. Our wide-eyed hero has a plan: stay awake all night, every night. Between counting stars, playing cymbals and making scrapbooks, he does a good job of avoiding dreamland. With exhaustion taking its toll, Scaredy comes face-to-face with an alarming horoscope prediction: All his dreams are about to come true! He must prepare for the worst and his Bad Dream Action Plan includes a fire extinguisher to snuff out dragons and a fan to blast away ghosts. But when disaster strikes, will Scaredy survive this ordeal? Will he thank his lucky stars? Will he find sweet dreams? Scaredy Squirrel at Night tackles a fear everyone — and especially the young — can relate to. It’s a bedtime story to make light of kids’ fear of the dark and a fable for our sleep-deprived society. More Details 

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The Sleepy Little Alphabet: A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town By Judy Sierra

The Sleepy Little AlphabetReading level: Baby-Preschool

A fun read-aloud for little ones who are learning their ABCs.

It’s sleepy time in Alphabet Town. But the twenty-six little letters of the alphabet all have something they need—or want—to do before big-letter moms and dads tuck them in. Not since the classsic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom has there been such an appealing way to teach the youngest child the ABCs while providing a one-minute goodnight story. Of course, Melissa Sweet’s animated watercolor, pencil, and collage illustrations may beg for a little more time to match up all the toys with the right letters, and Judy Sierra’s rollicking rhymed story will want to be heard again and again. Okay, so maybe it’s a three-minute story! More Details

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Oliver Who Would Not Sleep By Mara Bergman

Oliver Who Would Not SleepReading level: Ages 4-8

Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep

COULDN’T and DIDN’T and WOULD NOT SLEEP!

And why should he? As soon as his parents shut his door, Oliver’s off on all kinds of explorations: painting and reading, drawing and racing — and a little trip to Mars for good measure. But his explorations end where all explorations should: safe at home, in a warm bed . . . asleep.

For every parent with an Oliver (or Olivia) in their lives, and every child seeking a little fun before shut-eye, OLIVER WHO WOULD NOT SLEEP is the perfect bedtime adventure. More Details

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Baby Signs for Bedtime By Linda Acredolo, Susan Goodwyn

Baby Signs for BedtimeIt’s as easy as waving bye-bye!

Babies have a lot to say, even before they can actually speak familiar bedtime words like "sleepy" and "quiet." Baby Signs are simple gestures that allow babies and toddlers to communicate what they see, what they need, and even how they feel. Research has shown that Baby Signs decrease frustration and tantrums and help your baby talk sooner.

When to begin: When your child starts to wave bye-bye.

How to do it: Show your baby the sign and point to the picture. Always say the word as you make the sign.

Improvise: Make up your own signs — your baby probably will too!

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Baby Einstein: Baby Neptune - Discovering Water

October 28, 2009

Baby Einstein Baby NeptuneA baby’s first year of life is filled with new experiences, and even something as familiar as water can be fascinating! Little ones will explore the water in their world: from splashing in the tub as part of their bath time routine, to visiting the beach and "meeting" the remarkable water creatures living in rivers, lakes and oceans. Overflowing with undersea footage of whales, dolphins and fish, plus live action visuals of puppet shows and happy children, this fun exploration of water also features beautiful classical music to accompany you and your baby on an interactive voyage of discovery!

Bonus Features Include: 2 New Ways To Watch Grow With Me, Select-A-Segment, Visit The Aquarium, Puppet Shows, Discovery Cards More Details

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Lullaby Daniel Kobialka

Lullaby Daniel Kobialka"This soft and soothing music has special appeal for going to bed and around naptime." — Backroads Music

An hour of deeply relaxing music that works to calm emotions and encourage more rhythmic sleep patterns.
* Features special guest David Grisman.
* This collection of soothing songs is carefully crafted to gently ease babies and their parents into deep, restful sleep. The sedative music is very popular with healthcare practitioners and frequently used in massage, mediation, yoga, maternity wards, and other healing settings. More Details

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