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Organisation, Growth Mindset

1. In this story, Little Snail shows Santa how to be more organised in delivering his Christmas presents. How do you think it can help us when we try to be organised in our tasks?

2. What are some things that you could organise in your life, to make things better?

3. What are some things that you already do, to be organised?

Credits:

Music Video by “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Dvorak Polka” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Holiday Weasel” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Manic Polka” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Oh, Christmas Tree” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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Motivation, Conscientiousness

1. In this story, Antony the Ant teaches Scowly Puss that keeping busy can sometimes help us to not feel so bored. Why do you think this might be?

2. Scowly Puss takes great pride in making the perfect furniture for Queen Antonette. Do you think it is good that he took the time to do this job well? Why or why not?

Feelings, Sadness, Boredom

1. Why do you think Scowly Puss feels sad when he feels bored? Do you think the two feelings always come together? Why or why not?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Dia Lee

Book design by Jade Maitre

Other Credits – Music video by March of the Spoons Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Zazie Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Marty Gots a Plan Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Two Finger Johnny Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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© Sue Clancy 2022

About the Author Illustrator:

Sue Clancy, an American artist, author, and illustrator who lives in Washington state is known for her whimsical, timeless, comforting, quirky and oddly cute art images and artist books often featuring animals. Though she is the author/artist for more than 6 books and numerous fine art exhibits she is still very carefully supervised in her art studio by a miniature longhaired dachshund and a tabby cat. Clancy loves to read, cook and play with words and pictures. You can see more about Clancy’s art here: www.sueclancy.com

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Helping, Friendship

1. Why do you think Kynan’s friends helped him put on all those shoes?

2. What other kinds of things do friends sometimes do to help each other?

3. Can you think of some positive things that happen for everyone when friends help one another?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Tanja Tomusilovic

Book design by Jade Maitre

Music Video by “Sing Along with Jim” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Aunt Tagonist” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Happy Boy End Theme” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Nothing Broken” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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He had eaten all his breakfast, and he had his ma’s consent
To see what he should chance to see and here’s the way he went

Up and down a fern frond, round and round a stone,
Down a gloomy gully where he loathed to be alone,

Up a mighty mountain range, seven inches high,
Through the fearful forest grass that nearly hid the sky,

Out along a bracken bridge, bending in the moss,
Till he reached a dreadful desert that was feet and feet across.

‘Twas a dry, deserted desert, and a trackless land to tread,
He wished that he was home again and tucked-up tight in bed.

His little legs were wobbly, his strength was nearly spent,
And so he turned around again and here’s the way he went-

Back away from desert lands feet and feet across,
Back along the bracken bridge bending in the moss,

Through the fearful forest grass shutting out the sky,
Up a mighty mountain range seven inches high,

Down a gloomy gully, where he loathed to be alone,
Up and down a fern frond and round and round a stone.

A dreary ant, a weary ant, resolved no more to roam,
He staggered up the garden path and popped back home.

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Courage, Independent Thinking

1. Why do you think the little sugar ant found some of his adventures so scary?

2. What do you think would have happened if he had kept adventuring?

3. Was it good for him to return home if he was too scared to go on? Why or why not?

Poem for Kids written by CJ Dennis

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