Sleep Like a Tiger
Logue, M. (2012). Sleep like a tiger. New York, NY:
Houghton Mifflin
Interest
Level: Preschool – Third Grade
Reading
Level: 2.9 (Second Grade-Ninth Month)
Theme: Bedtime/Sleep/Imagination
Genre:
Fiction
Awards: Caldecott Honor
Summary:
This is beautiful story of the age-old problem of getting children
to sleep. The story begins with the words, Once
there was a little girl who didn’t want to go to sleep even though the sun had
gone away. As the events of the story unfold, the little girl (protagonist)
persists in telling her parents that she is not sleepy. Her parents, who are kind
and patient, move the little girl through the nighttime routine of putting on
her pajamas and brushing her teeth. As the little girl climbs into bed, she
asks, Does everything in the world go to
sleep? As her parents describe the sleeping habits of the animals around
her, the little girl embarks on a magical journey into the world of sleep.
Reflection:
This picture book is full of wondrous images! One could read it
many times and still not see all that has been created for the reader’s
enjoyment. Each page offers its own theme of color and mood. For example, one
page displays deep blue colors that swirl around the little girl who appears to
be the center spiral of a sleeping snail. A feeling of tranquility, warmth, and
softness surrounds her. On another page, a beautiful, golden whale fills two
pages as the little girl is shown sleeping on its back. One can imagine that
the enormous whale is helping to take the little girl into a world of restful
sleep and extraordinary dreams. Another theme that I found particularly
interesting was the use of wheels throughout the book. Toys, stuffed animals,
people, and even whales can be seen atop wheels. Wheels can also be seen in
obscure places, as though they were purposely hidden.
1.
Which of the
animals seems most cozy? Why?
2.
Why does the
brown bear have an alarm clock?
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