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Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book: Read & Listen Edition

by Dr. Seuss

Book Details

Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers
Published:2013-10-22
Pages:64
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Celebrate sleep with Dr. Seuss’s classic rhyming good-night picture book. Van Vleck, a very small bug, is getting sleepy, and his yawn—contagious as yawns are—sets off a chain reaction, making all those around him feel sleepy, too! With typically Seussian nods to alarm clocks, sleepwalking, and snoring, this charming ode to bedtime will lull listeners (and readers) toward dreamland. Zzzzzzzzzz. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

Our Review

This classic bedtime story uses Dr. Seuss's signature rhythmic language and whimsical illustrations to create the perfect pre-sleep atmosphere. The tale follows a contagious yawn that spreads from a tiny bug named Van Vleck across a fantastical landscape of Seussian creatures, all preparing for slumber. The read-along audio narration enhances the experience, making the melodic rhymes even more effective at slowing down a busy mind. It’s a masterclass in using sound and rhythm to signal that the day is done.

What makes this edition particularly effective is the seamless integration of the audio component, which allows children to be read to even when a parent isn't available, providing a consistent and comforting bedtime routine. The book’s genius lies in its subject matter—it doesn’t just tell a story about sleep, it actively makes you feel sleepy through its hypnotic cadence and growing parade of yawning characters. Young listeners will find their own eyelids getting heavy long before the final "Zzzzzzzzzz," making it a powerful tool for any wind-down ritual.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction