Letter Sounds: B as in Bedtime
For many children and parents, bedtime can be a struggle. Everyone can be tired! Reading together can help make this transition a special time for you and your child.

Plan for time to read a few books, including your child's favorite. Books about bedtime can be especially fun.

next step --> Letter Knowledge: Find more books highlighting the sound of the letter B as in bed or bedtime.
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Books
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
Does a dinosaur slam its tail, does it pout, or does it give a big hug and kiss?
Grandfather Twilight Grandfather Twilight
A magical story about a man who takes a special pearl for a walk each night, gently tossing it up to become the moon.
Find more books in ELSIE by searching with keyword 'bedtime'

Fingerplays & Songs
FIVE in a BED
There were five in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over."
(rolling motion with arms)
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
(clap on the word 'out)

There were four in the bed . . .

Repeat until you get to the number one.
Last line:
And the little one said "Good night!"
BIG YELLOW MOON
Big yellow moon shines so bright,
(arms above head in circle shape)

Glides across the starry night,
(arms move from left to right)

Looks down at me asleep in bed,
(hands together at side of face)

Whispers, "Good night, sleepyhead."
(pointer finger in front of mouth)

Big yellow moon, your turn is done.
(arms above head, move down in front)

Here comes yellow morning sun.
(arms above head in circle shape)

I wake up. You go to bed.
(arms out, then hands together at side of face)

"Sleep well, moon, you sleepyhead."
(pointer finger in front of mouth)


New Books

Knock! Knock!

Boo to You!

Leaf Trouble

Lines That Wiggle
more New Picture Books

Storytimes at your Library
FREE EVENT: Meet Miss Rosa from PBS Kids
Brookdale Library, Saturday November 7, 11:00 a.m.
Register at public television, tpt.org

Many storytimes require registration and fill up early. Registration is available online, by phone and in person.
  • Baby Storytime - for children birth to 24 months.
    Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music.
  • Toddler Storytime - for children ages 2 and 3.
    Nurture a love of books. Learn letters, sounds, and new words.
  • Preschool Storytime - for children ages 4 to 6.
    Enjoy stories together and build language skills.
  • Family Storytime - for children 2 years old and up.
    Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
  • World Language Storytime - for children 2 years old and up.
    Experience the world in other languages.
see all Storytimes at Hennepin County Libraries

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