When Elmo skips his nap, he learns why sleep is so important!
Elmo loves to play all day, every day! Heās having so much fun that he decides to skip his nap. But soon, playing feels hard. At his checkup, Elmo finds out that rest and sleep give him energy to play and learn each day!
With guidance from Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist Dr. Emily McTate, this heartfelt story helps children understand their feelings and build healthy sleep habits.
Join Elmo and his friends as they help children understand the importance of sleep, find ways to settle down for rest, and navigate the feelings that can arise when they're overtired.
From energetic playtimes to restless nights, Elmo Isnāt Sleepy! is a gentle, engaging picture book, featuring the beloved Sesame Street muppets, that helps children understand why sleep matters and how to make settling down easierāeven when theyād rather keep playing!
Readers follow Elmo as he's too excited to sleep, misses his nap and learns how rest helps him feel his best.
Practical tips and strategies include:
- Mindfulness activities such as Resting Pose and Floating on a Cloud
- Following a calming bedtime routine
- Limiting screen time
- Getting enough physical activity during the day
Whether kids are full of energy, feeling worried, or just not sleepy, Elmo Isnāt Sleepy! offers playful strategies and comforting support for families navigating bedtime and naptime together.
Elmo Isnāt Sleepy! is available for preorder now from:
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop.org
