It's Okay to Be Sleepy
by Beth Ferry & Tom Lichtenheld
About this Story
"Bedtime, Family, Warm"

Who hasn’t battled bedtime? 🌙✨ Meet Baby—wide-eyed explorer of ceiling fans and stuffie kingdoms—who dreads missing a single moment. When Dad says, “Time to rest,” Baby defiantly lobs a plush dinosaur (softly). 😤 The art nails toddler logic: a spilled toy box, must stay awake, must keep playing.
But Dad’s sneaky-soft lullaby works like sleepy-time sorcery. 🎶 Cue lyrics about snoozing starfish and snoring clouds. Page by page, Baby’s protests dissolve into yawns. Watch how the room transforms: golden light spills over the carpet, a stuffed bunny gives a knowing wink, and Baby’s toes curl under a quilt covered in embroidered sheep. 🐑
Daycare teachers, take note! A Brooklyn preschooler’s mom told me her kid now pats their own cheeks and whispers, “My body says nap-time.” The story skips lectures—just shows how cozy rest can feel. Pair it with The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep (for humor) or Goodnight Moon (classic vibes), though neither includes a giggle-inducing spread of Baby’s drool puddle on the pillow.
Art lovers: Warm watercolor smudges make every page feel like a hug. Bonus points for the glow-in-the-dark stars on the last page (kids will tap them, expecting magic). And any parent who’s ever stealth-crawled out of a nursery post-naptime? They’ll tear up at Baby’s peaceful face, thumb tucked in mouth.
Book Features
Language: English
Suitable Age: 3-6 years old
Reading Levels: Pre-K to 1st grade