Biscuit
Author: Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Ages: 2-6
It’s time for bed, but Biscuit doesn’t want to sleep! Before Biscuit gets into bed, he wants one more snack, one more story, one more kiss. Will he ever go to sleep? Woof, woof! This story was inspired by the author's daughter, who loved to dog-sit their neighbor’s huge golden retriever.
This familiar bedtime drama is perfect for shared reading at bedtime. Children love the warmth of the Biscuit story in their introduction to reading.
Goodnight Already!
Author: Jory John
Ages: 1-4
Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep.
Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbor. All he wants is to hang out…with Bear.
This story teaches us that true friendship involves more than just having fun together; it's about understanding each other's needs, being patient even when it's hard, and finding ways to make compromises so everyone feels happy and cared for.
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Clark the Shark Afraid of the Dark
Author: Bruce Hale
Ages: 3-7
Clark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! He’s nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish night light, but he doesn’t want anyone to know he’s just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. Clark makes up a rhyme to help him stay cool: “Take heart, be smart, sharks aren’t afraid of the dark.”
But when the sun sets and his friends begin telling spooky stories, Clark’s voice sounds quiet and small and not brave at all.
In this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark. Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and learning to balance one's exuberance with consideration for others, promoting the values of kindness, friendship, and social harmony among young readers.