This second book in a series of Gnome Road books dedicated to important childhood milestones pairs fascinating and fun facts about sea creatures with the task of learning bedtime routines and falling asleep on one’s own. You’ll find sharks, walruses, sea otters and more in this clever exploration of unusual, but successful sea animal sleep habits.
Check out the first book in this series, Sea Smiles, part of the Gnome Road Publishing Spring 2024 line-up! Then follow-up by taking a look at what’s next in 2026 . . . Sea Suds!
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Praise for SLEEPY SEA!
“Featuring author/illustrator Bonnie Kelso’s charming illustrations, humor, and an original storyline populated by a charming cast of characters, “Sleepy Sea” is certain to become a bedtime, and nap time favorite. This hardcover picture book edition of “Sleepy Sea” from Gnome Road Publishing is an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections.”
—Midwest Book Review
Text is presented in different levels, letting readers decide how deeply they want to delve into the material. The kid and dolphin have speech bubbles for the surface level conversations, but there are also smaller paragraphs that explain more about scientific definitions and processes throughout the pages. It’s a book that truly grows along with readers. VERDICT A wonderful choice for kids whose active minds make them resist sleep, or who love ocean creatures.
—School Library Journal
Human Body
Learn about the brain, sleep cycles, and human development.
Marine Life
Learn about ocean animals/marine life and biological diversity.
SLEEPING ALONE
Touches on empathy, separation anxiety, and compassion with a sprinkle of humor, too.
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Download my free Discover Cards Pack for SLEEPY SEA here. Test your knowledge with these colorful flash cards! This printable PDF includes 12 Sleep Fact Cards featuring sea animals from the book. There is also a page of blank cards for children to fill in after researching more sea animals with interesting sleep behaviors. As featured on LITLINKS, hosted by Patricia Newman. Check this out for the full lesson plan!
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