The Sleepy Pebble and Other Bedtime Stories: Calming Tales to Read at Bedtime

(Hardback)

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We all know how difficult it can be to get little ones to sleep. This soothing collection of stories have been specially written by leading experts whose technique has had repeated success. Coupled with dreamlike and calming illustrations, this treasury is sure to make bedtime a little easier. With joint activities for both parent and child, first listen to the calming stories of The Sleepy Pebble and friends and then partake in a series of mindful activities designed to help children relax at the end of the day and drift into a good night's sleep. This book is guaranteed to put your kids to sleep! (In a good way! On purpose!)

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A delightful journey into sleep that will captivate and relax in equal measure at that fraught bedtime hour. * Colin Espie, Professor of Sleep Medicine, University of Oxford *
A soothing treasury of stories incorporating calming and mindfulness techniques. Dreamlike illustrations complete the effect. * The Bookseller *
this is really powerful, especially at bedtime. * @florry.rich on Instagram *
Gorgeous and supportive book. * JUNO Magazine *
A collection of short stories specifically written by a sleep specialist, to help soothe restless minds into a deep slumber. * Little London Magazine *
This is a game changer for parents who struggle to calm kids down for bed. I highly recommend seeking this out. * @Picturebookplaydate on Instagram *
Eleanor Hardiman's exquisitely detailed illustrations executed in calming colours (different hues for each story) add to the book's dreamy quality. * Red Reading Hub *
The gift of sleep is tucked between the pages of this shimmery textured book. A path to mindful calm and exquisite dreaming is just a page away! * @wanderingbookseller on Instagram *
We highly recommend these sweet tales to incorporate meditation into the bedtime routine! * Tiny Activists *
I would sum it up as being the whole package of tools to help your child learn to go to sleep without so much input from you, at their own pace over time. * @thelitttleliterarysociety on Instagram *
Supposed to put your kids to sleep, and we got to the end of the first story and it worked so well. * @ReadWithRiver on Instagram *
A pleasure to read, with a chilled pace and really clear direction to take calming breaths, it leaves us grown-ups feeling a little more zen * @the_leveller on Instagram *
The quality of stories and the illustrations are remarkable. The Sleepy Pebble is especially fascinating. * @booksonthehillstalbans on Instagram *
The perfect set of stories to soothe kids into dreamland in a restful and calming way. * Read It Daddy *

Author Bio

Alice Gregory has studied the science of sleep for over a decade and has over 100 published articles in her name. She is the author of Nodding Off: The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave. Christy Grigg trained as a primary teacher before becoming an author. Eleanor Hardiman is an illustrator and designer from Bristol, UK. With a distinct, modern and clean illustrative style Eleanor has worked on a vast variety of national and international projects including magazine covers, book covers, promotional materials, packaging and illustrated windows.