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Cover of All Aboard the Dreamtime Express Bedtime Lullaby and Nursery Rhyme for for Children and Babies A Whimsical Ride on the...

All Aboard the Dreamtime Express Bedtime Lullaby and Nursery Rhyme for for Children and Babies A Whimsical Ride on the...

by Stephen Stratford

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:1984
Pages:48
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:0448112264

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

Four short stories present various animal children dealing with bedtime. Includes words and music for two lullabies.

Our Review

This gentle collection of four bedtime tales follows different animal children as they navigate their evening routines, offering young listeners relatable scenarios about saying goodnight. Each story features charming animal characters facing common bedtime challenges, from reluctant sleepers to nighttime worries, while the inclusion of two complete lullabies with both lyrics and musical notation provides soothing transitions between stories. The simple, repetitive language patterns and familiar situations make these stories particularly accessible for toddlers establishing their own bedtime rituals. Parents will appreciate how these narratives validate children's feelings about bedtime while gently guiding toward peaceful sleep.

What sets this book apart is its thoughtful integration of musical elements that actively involve caregivers in the bedtime experience, creating opportunities for singing and bonding beyond simply reading aloud. The animal characters—from hesitant bears to sleepy rabbits—provide comforting distance for children to process their own bedtime emotions through these relatable stand-ins. This combination of storytelling and music makes it especially valuable for families seeking to establish calming nighttime patterns, as the lullabies can become cherished parts of the bedtime routine long after the book is closed. The result is a multidimensional sleepytime resource that addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of winding down.

Themes

Animals

Subjects

Animals