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Review
Selected for the Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies List 2022
“What better way to induce drowsiness in young pillow plumpers than short, fascinating introductions to the bedding-down behavior of creatures? ... This compendium of night-related knowledge ranges well beyond the bedroom as well as Eurocentric confines ... The painted illustrations on every page are consistent in their bright hues and simple cartoon style. Human figures are diverse in dress and racial presentation, and nearly everyone (animals included) smiles." - Kirkus Reviews"The ultimate brainy bedtime companion for children aged 4 to 9." - Janelle Randazza, USA Today
“This book has 30 amazing 5-minute stories with great illustrations and all facts verified by Britannica. If you have a kid like one of my daughters, who prefers reading about science, history, and ‘things that actually happened,’ this one's a winner.” - Asia McLain, BuzzFeed
"This book feeds that inner curious child." - Rose Metayer, Youth Services Book Review
"Lavishly illustrated on every page with specially commissioned artwork, and packed full of up-to-the-minute, expert information."- Midwest Book Review
Product Description
Why do we sleep? How do sharks snooze underwater? Where is the oldest bed in the world?
In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories about bedtime, you can go on a journey of wonder and learning to find out the answers to all these questions, and many more!
Travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to see how astronauts get ready for bed, or even plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms! There are 30 amazing 5-minute stories, with all facts verified by Britannica.
Lavishly illustrated on every page with specially commissioned artwork, and packed full of up-to-the-minute, expert information, this book is the ultimate brainy bedtime companion for children aged 4 to 8.
From School Library Journal
GR 1–5-How would you like to sleep underwater, in space, or in a tree? This anthology is a literal collection of bedtime stories, filled with snippets about sleep, beds, snoring, dreaming, world records, outer space, and the night sky. The text uses a conversational and engaging tone, and children will become well versed in everyday facts and obscure information on this familiar topic. The book's colloquial voice is relaxing and rhythmic. Various artists contributed to the illustrations; the dream-like images feature a wide color palette. The text provides a credible look at facts from various cultures and time periods. For example, the section "What Are Dreams?" discusses the science of dreams as well as the cultural significance of dreamcatchers. The extensive back matter includes sources, an index, a glossary, and bios of all the contributors. While the collection is thorough, each short section is straightforward. Each informational excerpt is like a lullaby without a song. VERDICT This collection will have kids snoring in the best kind of way. —Jamie Jensen, Wayne Cox Elem. Sch., Roanoke, TX
About the Author
Britannica Group is a global education leader with over 250 years of dedication to seeking out facts and providing insight into the mysteries of the universe. Its beloved Encyclopaedia Britannica is the world’s oldest English-language general encyclopedia, first published in 1768 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Britannica continues to create innovative and engaging learning experiences through books, digital content and educational tools. Over three thousand expert contributors have helped make Britannica what it is today, including former U.S. presidents, professional athletes, Nobel laureates, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Britannica’s mission to inspire curiosity and the joy of learning helps build the world’s future thinkers and innovators. The Britannica Group is based in Chicago, Illinois.