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The Magic of Sleep: A fascinating guide to the world of slumber
Discover weird sleeping facts, as well as practical sleeping tips, in this illustrated book for 7 to 9 year olds.
Dive into the weird and wonderful world of sleep, from the science behind dreams to a peek into animal sleeping habits, in this incredible book for children aged 7 to 9.
We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? This book answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference between light and deep sleep, where dreams come from, and how essential sleep is to staying healthy. Discover fascinating facts about how people slept in the past, and how people sleep in different ways around the world. Did you know that the oldest mattress was found in South Africa and is 77,000 years old? Vivid illustrations by Vicky Woodgate bring the topic to life.
As well as humans, learn about the sleeping habits of other animals, from bears hibernating to how bats sleep upside down. Even plants sleep! Finally, learn how you can get a proper night's sleep with practical tips and ideas for meditation to calm your mind before bedtime. This book is ideal for children who have difficulty getting to sleep, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about how our brains and bodies work.
Dive into the weird and wonderful world of sleep, from the science behind dreams to a peek into animal sleeping habits, in this incredible book for children aged 7 to 9.
We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? This book answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference between light and deep sleep, where dreams come from, and how essential sleep is to staying healthy. Discover fascinating facts about how people slept in the past, and how people sleep in different ways around the world. Did you know that the oldest mattress was found in South Africa and is 77,000 years old? Vivid illustrations by Vicky Woodgate bring the topic to life.
As well as humans, learn about the sleeping habits of other animals, from bears hibernating to how bats sleep upside down. Even plants sleep! Finally, learn how you can get a proper night's sleep with practical tips and ideas for meditation to calm your mind before bedtime. This book is ideal for children who have difficulty getting to sleep, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about how our brains and bodies work.
72 pages, Hardcover
Published March 2, 2021
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November 14, 2022
I was drawn to this book, because it featured a sleeping cat on its cover. Mimi the cat is the sleep expert who guides us throughout this fun and informative illustrated book. Everyone knows that sleep is important for our bodies and our health. We should be getting an average of five to six 90-minute cycles of deep sleep and REM (Rapid Eye Movement). Sleep produces Melatonin, stores memories, grows and repairs bones and tissues, boosts our immunity, and leads to dreams. For years, I have not slept enough as I typically average five to six hours nightly. Lately I have been sleeping more. Is it the book? The time change? My body saying enough?
How do you sleep? In the position of a soldier, star fish, log, yearner, fetal, or free fall? As I sleep on my side, I am between a log and a yearner. Genetics usually govern whether you are an early bird, a night owl, or in between and you unlikely will change. Hummingbirds are a mixture of both and can switch between sleeping patterns.
I rarely dream. However, 95% of our dreams are forgotten by the time we are out of bed. The average person dreams three to six times nightly from five to 20 minutes. 12% of the population dream in black and white, others usually in “soft pastels.” Left handed souls have more fantastical and lucid dreams than their right handed counterparts. While typically we dream about our experiences, many dream of “being chased, falling, feeling froze on the spot, and flying.” Larry Page created Google from a dream. Animals dream. Nightmares can be triggered from “stress, fear, anxiety, and sadness.” Nightmare originated from Mara or Mare, an evil Germanic folklore spirit, who sat on your chest turning your dreams into nightmares.
These are just a few of the many topics briefly addressed. A few intriguing facts:
2,000 guests attended the biggest pajamas party.
You can’t sneeze when you sleep.
15% of people sleep walk.
71% of us sleep with our pets in the United States.
30% of children globally say they have trouble sleeping.
Sea otters often hold hands sleeping on their backs.
Australian Zebra Finches sing while dreaming.
Giraffes sleep an average of 30 minutes daily “in five minute bursts.”
Bats sleep 20 hours daily.
All scorpions glow under ultra-violet lights.
Yawning is contagious. Did you yawn reading this? I did.
How can you sleep better? Read the book. P.S. Meditation, a good stretch, a hot bath before bed, establishing routines, breathing in lavender, rose, valerian, and vanilla to relax, banning gadgets and phones from the bedroom, sleeping at 64 degrees Fahrenheit or 18 degrees Celsius, and a bedtime story help.
Rating: 4.5 stars
How do you sleep? In the position of a soldier, star fish, log, yearner, fetal, or free fall? As I sleep on my side, I am between a log and a yearner. Genetics usually govern whether you are an early bird, a night owl, or in between and you unlikely will change. Hummingbirds are a mixture of both and can switch between sleeping patterns.
I rarely dream. However, 95% of our dreams are forgotten by the time we are out of bed. The average person dreams three to six times nightly from five to 20 minutes. 12% of the population dream in black and white, others usually in “soft pastels.” Left handed souls have more fantastical and lucid dreams than their right handed counterparts. While typically we dream about our experiences, many dream of “being chased, falling, feeling froze on the spot, and flying.” Larry Page created Google from a dream. Animals dream. Nightmares can be triggered from “stress, fear, anxiety, and sadness.” Nightmare originated from Mara or Mare, an evil Germanic folklore spirit, who sat on your chest turning your dreams into nightmares.
These are just a few of the many topics briefly addressed. A few intriguing facts:
2,000 guests attended the biggest pajamas party.
You can’t sneeze when you sleep.
15% of people sleep walk.
71% of us sleep with our pets in the United States.
30% of children globally say they have trouble sleeping.
Sea otters often hold hands sleeping on their backs.
Australian Zebra Finches sing while dreaming.
Giraffes sleep an average of 30 minutes daily “in five minute bursts.”
Bats sleep 20 hours daily.
All scorpions glow under ultra-violet lights.
Yawning is contagious. Did you yawn reading this? I did.
How can you sleep better? Read the book. P.S. Meditation, a good stretch, a hot bath before bed, establishing routines, breathing in lavender, rose, valerian, and vanilla to relax, banning gadgets and phones from the bedroom, sleeping at 64 degrees Fahrenheit or 18 degrees Celsius, and a bedtime story help.
Rating: 4.5 stars
December 15, 2020
A great book on sleep, with fun facts, stories, famous figures, quizzes, and so much more. A great look into sleep and how it not only works but how it’s a part of history and different cultures. A great read for kids or just anyone interested in learning more about sleep! Plus the artwork is absolutely amazing!
*Thanks Netgalley and DK for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
*Thanks Netgalley and DK for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
December 17, 2020
Darling art (that cover!) and wacky factoids make this a perfect guide for kids who can’t sleep. Or anyone wanting to know more about human, creature, and even plant slumber. Learn about sleep habits and positions; dreams and nightmares; how bats, bears, owls, and larks snooze; plus crazy sleep facts you’ll never forget. Geared to children 7-9 and adults of any age! Don’t mind me, I’m off to count sheep. Zzzzzz.
5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 02 Mar 2021
Thanks to the author, DK, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#TheMagicofSleep #NetGalley
5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 02 Mar 2021
Thanks to the author, DK, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#TheMagicofSleep #NetGalley
December 25, 2023
First of all I'm going to announce that this book is my new lover. The next thing is, if you can't sleep well or if you're a night owl, this is for you!
You'll learn how to breathe to calm your mind before bedtime. Did you ever hear about the Flower breathing or Bunny breathing? well i don't!
You'll learn how to breathe to calm your mind before bedtime. Did you ever hear about the Flower breathing or Bunny breathing? well i don't!
February 1, 2021
I loved this fun and informative book. It covers the science and history of sleep, as well as some random facts. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. People of any age will find some new bit of trivia in it. Recommended for all!
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
August 5, 2021
The cat guide on each page was so adorable!
January 20, 2021
This is best book for showing the differences in sleep habits. This would be a good classroom library book for someone who has a hard time falling asleep to read. This book goes through as a cat, in the different kinds of beds to even what exactly what happens to your body when you fall asleep. This book had so much information that I thought I knew, but I really didn't!! How animals sleep, to what nighttime workers do. The illustrations are wonderful and allow you to see what happens when you sleep and when you can't.
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April 8, 2021This has to be the best children’s book in sleep I’ve ever read. Very informative with detailed pictures, charts, and diagrams. Great for Science classes in elementary and middle grades.
April 8, 2021
This has to be the best children’s book in sleep I’ve ever read. Very informative with detailed pictures, charts, and diagrams. Great for Science classes in elementary and middle grades.
April 30, 2022
Really loved this book!
Illustrations, informations, quizzes, tips, …
Good for kids but for adults too !
Very interesting.
Illustrations, informations, quizzes, tips, …
Good for kids but for adults too !
Very interesting.
January 8, 2022
Ich will noch nicht schlafen gehen! – Kinder glauben, sie verpassen etwas, wenn sie ins Bett müssen. Der Erwachsene sehnt sich manchmal nach Schlaf – oder er nickt einfach mal ein. Warum brauchen wir Schlaf und warum ist er so wichtig für unseren Körper? Dieses Kindersachbuch beleuchtet den Schlaf von allen Seiten. Eine Katze führt durch das Buch. Welche Schlafposition hast du? Den Seestern, das Murmeltier, den freien Fall? Welche Vögel stehen früh auf und wer ist eine Nachteule? Sehr fein wird der medizinische Aspekt im Körper erläutert: Die Haut schüttet im Schlaf Hormone aus, um zu wachsen, Knochen wachsen im Schlaf, die Lymphknoten produzieren Proteine zur Immunabwehr, Nieren filtern Giftstoffe aus dem Blut und produzieren Urin usw. Die verschiedenen Schlafphasen werden erklärt und Träume.
Weiter geht es mit Historischem: Welche Betten gab es in der Geschichte; Mystizismus in früheren Zeiten, abergläubische Rituale. In welchen Berufen muss man auch nachts arbeiten? Wie viel Schlaf benötigt der Mensch? Wie schlafen eigentlich Tiere in der Luft, an Land und im Wasser, welche Tiere sind nachts wach? Zum Ende gibt es ein paar Tipps für einen geruhsamen Schlaf.
Fakten rund ums Schlafen und Träumen. Während wir ein Schläfchen machen, begibt sich unser Körper in den Erhaltungsmodus. Was Seestern, Murmeltier, Lerche, Kolibri oder Eule mit dem Schlaf verbindet, verrät uns Vicky Woodgate in diesem Bilderbuch. Anschauliche Infografiken und Illustrationen, sowie Quizeinheiten runden das originelle Sachbuch ab. Am Ende gibt es für Fremdwörter ein kleines Glossar; und ein Schlagwortregister. Die Computeranimierte Grafik passt sich im Hintergrund dem jeweiligen Thema an, in Vignetten und Infoboxen werden die Informationen eingestreut. Das ist alles sehr übersichtlich zusammengestellt. Der Dorling Kindersley Verlag gibt eine Altersempfehlung ab 7 Jahren. Dem schließe ich mich an – Grafik und Text sind passend für Grundschulkinder.
Vicky Woodgate zeichnet seit ihrer Kindheit! Diese Leidenschaft für das Kritzeln führte sie 20 Jahre lang zu einer Karriere in der Gebrauchsgrafik. Nach ihrem Abschluss am Chelsea College of Art in London arbeitete sie auf der ganzen Welt an lustigen, interessanten Projekten in TV, Film und Themenparks, malte riesige Wandgemälde, Kulissen und Sets und wechselte dann in die Illustration und das Verlagswesen. Seit 2016 schreibt und illustriert sie Kinderbücher. Derzeit lebt sie mit ihrem Mann und Schlafexperten Moka Cat an der Südküste Englands.
Weiter geht es mit Historischem: Welche Betten gab es in der Geschichte; Mystizismus in früheren Zeiten, abergläubische Rituale. In welchen Berufen muss man auch nachts arbeiten? Wie viel Schlaf benötigt der Mensch? Wie schlafen eigentlich Tiere in der Luft, an Land und im Wasser, welche Tiere sind nachts wach? Zum Ende gibt es ein paar Tipps für einen geruhsamen Schlaf.
Fakten rund ums Schlafen und Träumen. Während wir ein Schläfchen machen, begibt sich unser Körper in den Erhaltungsmodus. Was Seestern, Murmeltier, Lerche, Kolibri oder Eule mit dem Schlaf verbindet, verrät uns Vicky Woodgate in diesem Bilderbuch. Anschauliche Infografiken und Illustrationen, sowie Quizeinheiten runden das originelle Sachbuch ab. Am Ende gibt es für Fremdwörter ein kleines Glossar; und ein Schlagwortregister. Die Computeranimierte Grafik passt sich im Hintergrund dem jeweiligen Thema an, in Vignetten und Infoboxen werden die Informationen eingestreut. Das ist alles sehr übersichtlich zusammengestellt. Der Dorling Kindersley Verlag gibt eine Altersempfehlung ab 7 Jahren. Dem schließe ich mich an – Grafik und Text sind passend für Grundschulkinder.
Vicky Woodgate zeichnet seit ihrer Kindheit! Diese Leidenschaft für das Kritzeln führte sie 20 Jahre lang zu einer Karriere in der Gebrauchsgrafik. Nach ihrem Abschluss am Chelsea College of Art in London arbeitete sie auf der ganzen Welt an lustigen, interessanten Projekten in TV, Film und Themenparks, malte riesige Wandgemälde, Kulissen und Sets und wechselte dann in die Illustration und das Verlagswesen. Seit 2016 schreibt und illustriert sie Kinderbücher. Derzeit lebt sie mit ihrem Mann und Schlafexperten Moka Cat an der Südküste Englands.
October 3, 2021
Schlafen ist in Familien ebenso ein Thema wie Essen oder Trinken. Da ist es erstaunlich, wie wenig Sachbücher für Kinder es zu diesem Thema gibt. Abhilfe schafft das Buch „Alles übers Schlafen“ von Vicky Woodgate.
Das Buch umfasst dabei alle Bereiche auf unserer Erde, die irgendwas mit Schlaf zutun haben. Es beginnt beim Menschen, wo allerlei Fakten zusammengetragen wurde. Was ist Schlaf überhaupt, warum und wie schlafen wir Menschen und welche Mythen haben sich um dieses Thema gebildet? Viele Fragen werden in diesem Buch beantwortet, wobei die Autorin gern kleine „Fun Fakts“ einstreut, die das Thema auflockern.
Die Autorin ist nicht nur für die Illustrationen verantwortlich, sondern auch für die Texte und das Konzept. Meiner Meinung nach merkt man das dem Buch an, dass alles quasi aus einem Guss stammt. Das komplette Buch ist gezeichnet und illustriert und sehr abwechslungsreich gestaltet. Keine Seite gleicht der anderen, weshalb auf jeder Seite nicht nur was neues zu entdecken ist, sondern das Wissen sehr abwechslungsreich präsentiert wird.
Die Grafiken und Illustrationen überwiegen in diesem Buch, wobei die Informationen bunt eingestreut werden. Die Texte sind kindgerecht und relativ einfach verständlich, so dass auch geübte Erstleser sich allein durch das Buch hangeln können. Wer dennoch das ein oder andere Wort nicht versteht, findet im Anhang ein kleines Glossar.
Vicky Woodgate wirft neben dem Schlaf beim Menschen auch einen Blick in die Tierwelt. Und hat dort viele Kuriositäten zusammengetragen, so dass auch so manch Erwachsener dort noch was mitnehmen kann. Zum Ende hin gibt die Autorin sogar ein paar Tipps, wie die jungen Leser und Leserinnen besser zu einem ruhigen Schlaf finden.
Fazit
Dieses Buch übers Schlafen ist sehr abwechslungsreich und wunderbar gestaltet. So macht Wissensvermittlung Spaß. Ob durch das Wissen Kinder nun eher abends ins Bett gehen sei mal dahingestellt, aber das Buch vermittelt in jedem Fall sehr viele Informationen kindgerecht aufbereitet.
Das Buch umfasst dabei alle Bereiche auf unserer Erde, die irgendwas mit Schlaf zutun haben. Es beginnt beim Menschen, wo allerlei Fakten zusammengetragen wurde. Was ist Schlaf überhaupt, warum und wie schlafen wir Menschen und welche Mythen haben sich um dieses Thema gebildet? Viele Fragen werden in diesem Buch beantwortet, wobei die Autorin gern kleine „Fun Fakts“ einstreut, die das Thema auflockern.
Die Autorin ist nicht nur für die Illustrationen verantwortlich, sondern auch für die Texte und das Konzept. Meiner Meinung nach merkt man das dem Buch an, dass alles quasi aus einem Guss stammt. Das komplette Buch ist gezeichnet und illustriert und sehr abwechslungsreich gestaltet. Keine Seite gleicht der anderen, weshalb auf jeder Seite nicht nur was neues zu entdecken ist, sondern das Wissen sehr abwechslungsreich präsentiert wird.
Die Grafiken und Illustrationen überwiegen in diesem Buch, wobei die Informationen bunt eingestreut werden. Die Texte sind kindgerecht und relativ einfach verständlich, so dass auch geübte Erstleser sich allein durch das Buch hangeln können. Wer dennoch das ein oder andere Wort nicht versteht, findet im Anhang ein kleines Glossar.
Vicky Woodgate wirft neben dem Schlaf beim Menschen auch einen Blick in die Tierwelt. Und hat dort viele Kuriositäten zusammengetragen, so dass auch so manch Erwachsener dort noch was mitnehmen kann. Zum Ende hin gibt die Autorin sogar ein paar Tipps, wie die jungen Leser und Leserinnen besser zu einem ruhigen Schlaf finden.
Fazit
Dieses Buch übers Schlafen ist sehr abwechslungsreich und wunderbar gestaltet. So macht Wissensvermittlung Spaß. Ob durch das Wissen Kinder nun eher abends ins Bett gehen sei mal dahingestellt, aber das Buch vermittelt in jedem Fall sehr viele Informationen kindgerecht aufbereitet.
March 9, 2021
The Magic of Sleep: A Fascinating Guide to the World of Slumber by Vicky Woodgate is currently scheduled for release on March 2 2021. We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? This book answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference between light and deep sleep, where dreams come from, and how essential sleep is to staying healthy. Discover fascinating facts about how people slept in the past, and how people sleep in different ways around the world. Did you know that the oldest mattress was found in South Africa and is 77,000 years old? As well as humans, learn about the sleeping habits of other animals, from bears hibernating to how bats sleep upside down. Even plants sleep! Finally, learn how you can get a proper night's sleep with practical tips and ideas for meditation to calm your mind before bedtime.
The Magic of Sleep is a well written, illustrated, and organized book about sleep for young readers. I thought the chosen information was well phrased. It made the information interesting and engaging while not crossing the line into being condescending. I thought the illustrations did a good job of demonstrating the facts while keeping or increasing the interest of the reader. I will admit that I recently listed to an audiobook on the same topic, for the same age group. They started of very similar, and shared many of the same facts, so it was hard for me to separate the two in my mind. However, since both covered the topic so well, and with such a high interest level, being compared did nothing to decrease my enjoyment of either. I enjoyed that the time was taken to include a glossary and index, to allow for a closer reading and understanding for interested readers.
The Magic of Sleep is a well written, illustrated, and organized book about sleep for young readers. I thought the chosen information was well phrased. It made the information interesting and engaging while not crossing the line into being condescending. I thought the illustrations did a good job of demonstrating the facts while keeping or increasing the interest of the reader. I will admit that I recently listed to an audiobook on the same topic, for the same age group. They started of very similar, and shared many of the same facts, so it was hard for me to separate the two in my mind. However, since both covered the topic so well, and with such a high interest level, being compared did nothing to decrease my enjoyment of either. I enjoyed that the time was taken to include a glossary and index, to allow for a closer reading and understanding for interested readers.
January 23, 2024
This book focuses on cats and provides an easy-to-understand explanation of what sleep is.
Sleep is essential for health, beauty, and life.
In recent years, due to the stress of society, some people suffer from insomnia and have difficulty falling asleep.
By reading this book, you will be introduced to tips that will help you sleep naturally.
Release stress from the day by doing hobbies and things you like, get some exercise, get in touch with nature, and warm up your body by drinking hot drinks.
It's also good to add aroma oil to your bath to help you relax.
It contains useful information such as stepping away from your smartphone or computer screen an hour before bed and resting your eyes in a room with indirect lighting before going to bed.
Important Line：
Left-handed
If you are left-handed you are likely to have more fantastical and lucid dreams than right-handed people.
Dreams are influenced by our own experiences, however some dream themes are common with many, including being chased, falling, feeling frozen on the spot, and flying.
Dreaming can help you learn and develop long-term memories.
95% of our dreams are forgotten by the time we get out of bed.
We dream about 3 to 6 times a night, ranging from 5 to 20 minutes for each dream.
That means we could dream an average of 6 years in a lifetime.
Sleep is essential for health, beauty, and life.
In recent years, due to the stress of society, some people suffer from insomnia and have difficulty falling asleep.
By reading this book, you will be introduced to tips that will help you sleep naturally.
Release stress from the day by doing hobbies and things you like, get some exercise, get in touch with nature, and warm up your body by drinking hot drinks.
It's also good to add aroma oil to your bath to help you relax.
It contains useful information such as stepping away from your smartphone or computer screen an hour before bed and resting your eyes in a room with indirect lighting before going to bed.
Important Line：
Left-handed
If you are left-handed you are likely to have more fantastical and lucid dreams than right-handed people.
Dreams are influenced by our own experiences, however some dream themes are common with many, including being chased, falling, feeling frozen on the spot, and flying.
Dreaming can help you learn and develop long-term memories.
95% of our dreams are forgotten by the time we get out of bed.
We dream about 3 to 6 times a night, ranging from 5 to 20 minutes for each dream.
That means we could dream an average of 6 years in a lifetime.
January 6, 2022
Chủ đề xoay quanh của cuốn sách là giắc ngủ, vai trò quan trọng cũng như những kiến thức xoay quanh giắc ngủ.
Mỗi chúng ta, trong giấc mơ có những điều xảy ra thật hoang đương và hầu như chúng bị quên mất khi ta thức dậy. Theo nghiên cứu, giấc mơ giúp củng cố trí nhớ dài hạn, tăng sự tập trung và đẩy mạnh óc sáng tạo. Giấc mơ là phản ánh cho thế giới nội tâm của chúng ta. Khi chúng ta mơ, cũng chính là lúc ta ngủ sâu nhất.
Giấc mơ có 3 chu kì và nó cứ tuần hoàn lặp lại.
Một giấc ngủ chất lượng đòi đủ thời gian (càng lớn tuổi, nhu cầu ngủ càng giảm), ánh sáng (thế giới hiện đại, ánh sáng phủ hết mọi nơi gây rối loạn chu kì ngày đêm, ngày dài hơn đêm, nhiều loài chim cứ tưởng ban đêm là ban ngày nên chúng cứ hót... đọc chỗ này thấy mắc cười :)), theo mình biết, bóng tối về đêm giúp cơ thể tiết ra melanin, một sắc tố giúp ngủ ngon và say hơn.
Sách cũng đè cập về đặc điểm ngủ của nhiều loài vật, đặc điểm này sẽ phụ thuộc vào dặc điểm sinh tồn của chúng, nhiều laoif hầu như không ngủ như hươu cao cổ, chúng chỉ ngủ 15 phút trong ngày và chia đều ra thành 5 phút mỗi lần ngủ, nhiều loài ngủ nhưng vẫn mở mắt, ...
Những vật bảo vệ giấc ngủ trong từng mốc thời gian, từng đất ngước cũng khác nhau. Quen thuộc với chúng ta là dreammaker hay người cát (Sandman), ...
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Mỗi chúng ta, trong giấc mơ có những điều xảy ra thật hoang đương và hầu như chúng bị quên mất khi ta thức dậy. Theo nghiên cứu, giấc mơ giúp củng cố trí nhớ dài hạn, tăng sự tập trung và đẩy mạnh óc sáng tạo. Giấc mơ là phản ánh cho thế giới nội tâm của chúng ta. Khi chúng ta mơ, cũng chính là lúc ta ngủ sâu nhất.
Giấc mơ có 3 chu kì và nó cứ tuần hoàn lặp lại.
Một giấc ngủ chất lượng đòi đủ thời gian (càng lớn tuổi, nhu cầu ngủ càng giảm), ánh sáng (thế giới hiện đại, ánh sáng phủ hết mọi nơi gây rối loạn chu kì ngày đêm, ngày dài hơn đêm, nhiều loài chim cứ tưởng ban đêm là ban ngày nên chúng cứ hót... đọc chỗ này thấy mắc cười :)), theo mình biết, bóng tối về đêm giúp cơ thể tiết ra melanin, một sắc tố giúp ngủ ngon và say hơn.
Sách cũng đè cập về đặc điểm ngủ của nhiều loài vật, đặc điểm này sẽ phụ thuộc vào dặc điểm sinh tồn của chúng, nhiều laoif hầu như không ngủ như hươu cao cổ, chúng chỉ ngủ 15 phút trong ngày và chia đều ra thành 5 phút mỗi lần ngủ, nhiều loài ngủ nhưng vẫn mở mắt, ...
Những vật bảo vệ giấc ngủ trong từng mốc thời gian, từng đất ngước cũng khác nhau. Quen thuộc với chúng ta là dreammaker hay người cát (Sandman), ...
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January 11, 2021
I really like this comprehensive and attractively illustrated book on sleep. It is geared towards kids and includes a lot of information. Just some of the topics briefly covered include sleeping positions, larks & owls, stage of sleep, dreams, nightmares, beds through time, the night sky, sleep in numbers, tips for better sleep and more. Plus, a cute kitten guides readers through the pages. Each section is short and this book can be read in order or flipped through.
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Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Help a child you know to sleep better by sharing this title.
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February 19, 2021The Magic of Sleep: A Fascinating Guide to the World of Slumber written and amazingly illustrated by Vicky Woodgate is an engaging book about sleep. Geared to children ages 7-9 but this adult definitely enjoyed learning about sleep while reading this gem of a book. This book teaches about the importance of sleep, sleep through history, humans and sleep, sleep in nature, and tips for better sleep. Excellent educational resource for all ages.
Thanks to the author, DK, and NetGalley for the review copy. #TheMagicofSleep #NetGalley
Thanks to the author, DK, and NetGalley for the review copy. #TheMagicofSleep #NetGalley
January 4, 2025
The illustrations are so cute it makes reading the content easier and more fun that even children would be engrossed reading and getting something out of this book!
Sleep was explained for humans, animals, and even plants! At the end of the book, the author also provided illustrated tips on how we can sleep better whether that's through stretching, mindful breathing, or adding plants or particular scents in our room. :)
I also very much loved that they used Mimi the cat as their model to explain concepts. :)
Sleep was explained for humans, animals, and even plants! At the end of the book, the author also provided illustrated tips on how we can sleep better whether that's through stretching, mindful breathing, or adding plants or particular scents in our room. :)
I also very much loved that they used Mimi the cat as their model to explain concepts. :)
July 15, 2021
gr3-6
Oh my goodness, this is such a fun book. So creatively shared - through a sleep guide in the form of a cat. Who better to share everything about sleep? The same person wrote and illustrated it, so there is a lovely interplay between the two, with lots of fun facts and puns. Did I mention puns?
Oh my goodness, this is such a fun book. So creatively shared - through a sleep guide in the form of a cat. Who better to share everything about sleep? The same person wrote and illustrated it, so there is a lovely interplay between the two, with lots of fun facts and puns. Did I mention puns?
January 14, 2021
The Magic of Sleep may be a children's book but I believe it is for all ages. I learned so many things I didn't know and imagined the possible discussions it would provide for families having sleep difficulties. A delightful read for young and old!
March 15, 2021
Very quick and informative.
Easy read for children.
Easy read for children.
March 15, 2021
Informative and adorable.
August 15, 2021
Chock full of information in a fun and readable format designed to delight children and adults alike. I loved it!
November 18, 2021
Cute nonfiction book!
We take a tour on the history of sleeping with cutest expert, a cat! We learned about how people use to sleep, what they slept on, mythlogoy of sleep, and more!
We take a tour on the history of sleeping with cutest expert, a cat! We learned about how people use to sleep, what they slept on, mythlogoy of sleep, and more!
December 24, 2021
Love the infos and the cats! Buying this for my little one cz she loves animals especially cats! 💕
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January 1, 2022This author has a thing for otters !
Anyways this book was fun and short enough to keep me interested , but I’m not a kid so I shall refrain from eating it
Anyways this book was fun and short enough to keep me interested , but I’m not a kid so I shall refrain from eating it
January 11, 2022
Giraffes only sleep for 30 minutes a day?! Whhhhhat?!?
February 3, 2022
Lovely illustrations and informative tid bits about sleep.
March 18, 2022
This book is fun, packed with informative facts about sleeping. The illustrations are adorable. Hence it's easy to read. Aaaand I read it in one sitting.
July 27, 2022
i fell for the graphics which made the book 1000 times more interesting and fun to read.
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