Overview

Join Kai and Lani as they use their imaginations to make their bedtime routine fun and meaningful. These siblings live to play, but they also take a moment each night to think of others. Their nighttime reflections help them develop values such as empathy, gratitude, respect, equality and courage. They end their nights by calming their bodies until they drift off to magical dreamlands!

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In this simple, gentle picture book, readers will wind down and prepare for a good night's sleep alongside the two cheerful protagonists, instilling a sense of calm and readiness for sleep in young children. Kai and Lani know something important about bedtime -it's not the end of the day's adventures but the beginning of the night's adventures! After brushing their teeth and putting on their pajamas, they switch their imaginations from games with robots and world-saving quests to stories of magic and adventure. However, their imaginations are also there to help them remember to be grateful, kind, and thoughtful to others. They end their day with thanks to those who went before, determination to support others, and remembrance and honor for the others in their lives. With these happy imaginings to carry with them, they're ready for whatever dreams the night might bring! Lani and Kai are relatable main characters, as readers can watch them practicing familiar actions, like playing with dolls, brushing their teeth, and being read to at night. The rhythmic rhyming text slows the pace of their day as they prepare for bed and has a soothing cadence perfect for easing young listeners into their own dream state. The language is designed to allow readers to make their own reflections on the day as they read out loud or follow along. Digital illustrations in cheerful colors reflect the book's emphasis on imagination and positivity. Bedtime Wishes is not just a sweet story but a cleverly designed tool that parents can rely on to facilitate a mindful bedtime and instill essential values in their children. -The Children's Book Review As a Kindergarten teacher who values social-emotional learning, this book has it all! From the beautiful illustrations by Ronquillo to Sites' meaningful message- this story is filled with positivity for all ages! A must have addition to your family's nighttime read-aloud library. -Molly Sheikh, Kindergarten Teacher A wonderfully illustrated children's story which reflects a nurturing bedtime routine and positive perspective taking at the end of the day. The story captures important concepts for us all to remember. -Jayme D. Fergoda, Ph.D., LICSW Child and Family Therapist Bedtime Wishes beautifully blends playful adventures with profound reflections on gratitude and kindness. The writer inspires comfort and reflection in her narrative, creating a soothing reading experience. -Janeth Pham, Montessori Preschool Teacher

Author Information

As a mother, middle child with eight siblings, and child welfare attorney, Timna knows the importance of a childhood filled with love, play, learning and positive reinforcement in parenting. In this bedtime routine book, children will use their imaginations to learn values such as empathy, gratitude, respect, equality and courage. Learn more about the author at www.TimnaSites.com Nadia Ronquillo is a children's book illustrator, visual development artist and content creator from Ecuador. She majored in Graphic Design and Audiovisual Production. After college, she started freelancing as a children's book Illustrator and collaborating remotely as a visual development artist with the studio Cocoa López, Mexico. Her work can be found in children's books, animated shorts, and television.

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