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The Going to Bed Book — Content Guide for Parents

By Sandra BoyntonMethuen Children's1983ISBN 978041645520516 pages
The Going to Bed Book

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Getting ready for sleep is tons of fun in this special anniversary edition of a Sandra Boynton classic.
"The sun has set not long ago."
"Now everybody goes below"
"to take a bath in one big tub"
"with soap all over--SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB
"This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep.
This anniversary edition has an enlarged trim size and metallic ink on the cover, making this Boynton classic even more special.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Going to Bed Book appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The content is centered around a gentle bedtime routine involving animals, which is appropriate for young children. No scary content is present in the book. The story is designed to be calming and reassuring for children as they prepare for sleep.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The content is centered around a gentle bedtime routine involving animals, which is appropriate for young children.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is designed to be calming and reassuring for children as they prepare for sleep.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on a bedtime routine without any references to religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is simple and suitable for young readers.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses solely on bedtime routines without any environmental messaging.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The focus is on preparing for bed in a playful and age-appropriate manner.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a variety of animals preparing for bed, but does not engage with themes of gender expectations.

  • Does The Going to Bed Book have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results reference broader discussions about LGBTQ+ representation but do not indicate any specific content related to this theme in 'The Going to Bed Book'.

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