Summary
Mommy needs to wrangle her sweet creature in bed so that the whole family can sleep. From tigers to squirrels to snakes, the little boy dodges around his bedtime, until he is tired enough to finally sleep. His imaginative animal friends weave their way through the illustrations, eventually joining him in curling up for the night.
Theme(s):
Family, Bedtime, Routines
Personal Response
Bedtime for Sweet Creatures is a creative African American children’s book that celebrates imagination, playful moments, and the love between a Black mother and child. This is both a window and mirror for me as I recalled bedtime as a child. Being silly and imaginative as a child goes across all cultures and can be celebrated by all.
Teaching Ideas
Although this is a bedtime story, this book can be used to teach about the African American culture and the animals they align with. It is a great read aloud for young children and is a great way to inspire imagination in every day life.
Recommended Reading Level
Birth-PreK, Grade 01
