© 2023 Storyberries

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S DISCUSS THE STORIES ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Bedtime, Independence

1. In this story, Hudson learns to love his own bedroom. Can you think of some nice reasons to love sleeping in your own bed?

Bedtime Story written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Tamara Nguyen

Music Video by “Radio Martini” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Crinoline Dreams” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Mister Exposition” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Lobby Time” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  and additional music by zapsplat.com/

The post A Grasshopper in my Bedroom first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

© Storyberries 2023

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S DISCUSS THE STORIES ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Self Confidence, Self Esteem

1. Who do you think was the right person to decide Louse’s new name?

2. Do you think the other insects were right to be frustrated with him? Why or why not?

3. If you saw Louse in the garden, what would you call him?

Bedtime Story written by Andrea Kaczmarek

Illustrated by Nick Care

Music video by “Sneaky Snitch” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Hand Trolley” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Barroom Ballet” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Fluffing a Duck” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The post I Want A Nicer Name first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

© Storyberries 2023

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S DISCUSS THE STORIES ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Community, Good Manners, Independent Thinking

1. Do you think Crunch should have taken one of Sherry’s delicious figs? Why or why not?

2. What is another way Crunch might have found a way to eat one of the figs, while respecting Sherry’s rules?

3. When we try to find a way for more than one person to be happy, it is sometimes called a ‘compromise’, because each person gives up a little bit to make sure both are happy. In this story, why do you think Sherry decided to find a compromise with Crunch?

Bedtime Story written by Anu Madhavan

Illustrated by Yesim Serce

Edited by Jade Maitre

Music Video by “Casa Bossa Nova” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Del Rio Bravo” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Two Finger Johnny” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Hyperfun” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “DarxieLand” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Vivacity” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The post Crunch and the Figs first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

© 2023 Storyberries

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S DISCUSS THE STORIES ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Mindfulness, Growth Mindset

1. What do you think it means to plant seeds of fear? How about love?

2. What are some ways that we can put energy into things that bring happiness and positivity into our life?

3. Can you think of some ways that we can keep our energy out of less helpful emotions?

Bedtime Story written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Yesim Serce

Music Video from zapsplat.com

The post The Little Joy Garden first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S DISCUSS THE STORIES ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Empathy, Boundaries

1. There is a saying that “one person’s junk is another’s treasure”. What do you think this means?

2. Do you think it was fair for Dara to tell Sam that he was collecting junk? Why or why not?

3. When Dara criticises Sam for doing something he loves, Sam says it is “fine with him”. Why do you think Sam was not upset about what Dara said?

4. Was he right not to be upset? Why or why not?

Bedtime Story written by Jon Keevy

Illustrated by Princess Kabeya

Designed by Jessica Janutsch

Edited by Kelly Norwood-Young

Music Video by “Funin and Sunin” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Townie Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

* THE STORY ‘SAM’S TREASURES’ WAS CREATED BY BOOK DASH AND IS LICENSED UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION 4.0 LICENSE. MINOR FORMATTING CHANGES MAY HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ORIGINAL WORK FOR EASE OF READING ON OUR WEBSITE.

The post Sam’s Treasures first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

© Storyberries 2023

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE STORY ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Healthy Eating, Conversation

1. What is your favourite way to eat peas?

2. Have you ever grown a plant from a seed? How did it grow?

3. What are some other yummy plant foods you can think of?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Andrea Kaczmarek

Illustrated by Lee Feld

Book design by Jade Maitre

The post Whatever Happened to the Pea? first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

© Storyberries 2023

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE STORY ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Kindness, Friendship, Empathy

1. In this story, Tucker thinks he is being kind when he makes a game for Funny and puts him in a box. Do you think it’s ok to hurt others if we don’t mean to? Why or why not?

2.  How do you think Tucker might have loved Funny from a distance? What kind of nice things could he have done for Funny, while still respecting his freedom?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Yesim Serce

Book design by Jade Maitre

Music Video from zapsplat.com

The post My Friend, Funny first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

© Storyberries 2022

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE STORY ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Love

1. Why do you think the Rose preferred to be a daisy than to leave the Bee she loved?

2. The story shows how the Rose preferred to be happy. How does loving and being loved feel? Do you think it always makes us happy? How?

2. What does Love feel like to you?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Templeton Moss

Illustrated by Poornima Dolamullage

Book design by Jade Maitre

Music video by “Almost New” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Angel Share” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Fireflies and Stardust” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Arcadia” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Midsummer Sky” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The post The Bee and the Rose first appeared on Bedtime Stories.

© Storyberries 2022

Visit Storyberries Bookstore

LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE STORY ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Recycling and Reusing, Environment

1. What other things do you think Mr Barry could have done with Darla, instead of taking her to the rubbish tip?

Community

1. What animals and people live together in your community?

2. Do you have a special place where you all come together to enjoy each other’s company?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Yesim Serce

Book design by Jade Maitre

Music Video by “Fluffing a Duck” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Sneaky Snitch” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Quirky Dog” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Two Finger Johnny” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Nothing Broken” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The post The Neighbourhood Sofa first appeared on Bedtime Stories.