Little Quack's Bedtime

"Day was done, and Mama Duck said,
'Snuggle close, and shut your eyes.
It’s sleepy time, little ducklings!'"

Little Quack and his siblings cuddle up with Mama Duck at the end of the day. Before they can fall asleep they see mysterious blinking in the distance. Mama Duck teaches them about the fireflies that light up the night sky. One by one, the five ducklings fall asleep. But before they do, they hear and see mysterious objects in the night. Mama Duck explains each of these mysteries.

Little Quack’s Bedtime explores all of those mysterious sights and sounds that appear at night. From the “swish, swish” of the reeds to the “whoo, whoo” of an owl, the little ducklings are filled with curiosity. Mama Duck is right there to explain away all the mysteries that the little ducklings encounter. Thanks to Mama Duck's explanations, they realize all of the things they hear and see are the same things that are present when the sun is out.

Preschoolers are curious by nature. Just think of how many new experiences they encounter in the average day. The five ducklings in Little Quack’s Bedtime are no different. Preschoolers will enjoy the questions the ducklings ask because they might ask the same questions if they were near the pond at bedtime. Preschoolers also tend to have many questions about their own bedrooms at night. What makes the shadows? What was that sound? Curiosity and preschoolers go hand in hand!

Does your preschooler have a bag of tricks to stall at bedtime? Preschoolers are notorious for finding a million little ways to stay up just a few minutes longer. The ducklings in Little Quack’s Bedtime are no exception. Fortunately for Mama Duck, the five little ducklings eventually doze off for the night. Litte Quack's Bedtime is sure to spark the curiosity of preschoolers when it comes to night time. Be prepared for your preschooler to ask you to read Little Quack’s Bedtime just one more time to stave off bedtime!

Nature appeals to preschoolers for many reasons. Little Quack’s Bedtime explores several aspects of nature near the pond that the ducklings call home. From fireflies to trees to the stars in the sky, Little Quack’s Bedtime will unleash a flood of questions from your preschooler about nature and night time. Be prepared to answer lots of questions! This preschool book is a great way to lead into discussions about exploring nature with preschoolers.

Illustrator Derek Anderson painted each of the colorful scenes in Little Quack’s Bedtime. Each cute little duckling has a unique look. The characters in the book are friendly and inviting to preschoolers. Anderson also added some fun details that you may miss at first glance. If you look closely at the second little duckling to fall asleep, you'll notice he sleeps with his mouth open, and the ducklings on either side of him don't seem to appreciate it! Check out Fun Facts about Little Quack below for more information.

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