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Do Sheep Count Sheep?: How Animals Sleep
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V nore, na strome, dolu hlavou, hlboko pod vodou alebo počas letu s jedným okom otvoreným. Aj zvieratá musia spať, aby načerpali sily do nového dňa, lenže spôsob, akým spia, sa od toho ľudského veľmi líši. A dĺžka spánku taktiež. Napríklad koala, ktorá v podstate prespí celý život a oddychuje na konári stromu ako na ležadle. No a keď práve nespí, tak je. Zvláštne zviera, čo hovoríš? Čo myslíš, snívajú sa zvieratám sny? Ten, kto hovorí, že nie, sa veľmi mýli. Sny sa totiž snívajú aj mravcom.
V nore, na strome, dolu hlavou, hlboko pod vodou alebo počas letu s jedným okom otvoreným. Aj zvieratá musia spať, aby načerpali sily do nového dňa, lenže spôsob, akým spia, sa od toho ľudského veľmi líši. A dĺžka spánku taktiež. Napríklad koala, ktorá v podstate prespí celý život a oddychuje na konári stromu ako na ležadle. No a keď práve nespí, tak je. Zvláštne zviera, čo hovoríš? Čo myslíš, snívajú sa zvieratám sny? Ten, kto hovorí, že nie, sa veľmi mýli. Sny sa totiž snívajú aj mravcom.
28 pages, Hardcover
Published October 15, 2024
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Petra Bartíková
46 booksPetra Bartíková is a Czech journalist and author of children's books.
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November 4, 2024
Rating: 4* of five
The Publisher Says: Explore the fascinating world of animal sleeping habits and other fun facts in this illustrated non-fiction book, featuring diverse creatures and whimsical illustrations.
Discover the captivating world of animal sleep in Do Sheep Count Sheep?: How Animals Sleep, the next installment in the My First Books of Nature series, tailored for children aged 3-6. Illustrated by award-winning artist Katarina Macurova, this non-fiction gem introduces eleven diverse animals, from the industrious ant to the serene koala, each showcasing unique sleeping habits and habitats. Through vibrant illustrations, young readers explore how animals rest in burrows, treetops, underwater, and even in-flight, offering an enchanting journey into the animal kingdom's slumber realms. Delve into the peculiar sleeping patterns of the giraffe, the nocturnal bat, and the laid-back albatross, discovering fascinating details about positions and durations that set animal sleep apart from our human routines.
This book stands as a delightful addition to the My First Books of Nature series, offering an educational and entertaining exploration of the intriguing world of animal slumber. With vibrant showcases of diverse sleeping habitats and positions, this book engages young minds, making learning about sleep variations both fun and informative. It ensures an immersive experience that sparks curiosity and fosters an early appreciation for the wonders of nature. A must-have for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking to introduce young readers to the fascinating realm of animal sleep, blending the magic of storytelling with educational value.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: *I* learned stuff from this adorable little book! It had never once, in almost seventy years of living among them, occurred to me to wonder if, still less how, ants slept! I might use this little overview as a naptime not bedtime read...too many questions and ideas to get the mind working on for that longer downtime transition to work smoothly.
Inexpensive enough for both together to make a terrific holiday gift to parents, enough fun to withstand multiple readings when the small mind latches on to the facts and starts to want more.
The Publisher Says: Explore the fascinating world of animal sleeping habits and other fun facts in this illustrated non-fiction book, featuring diverse creatures and whimsical illustrations.
Discover the captivating world of animal sleep in Do Sheep Count Sheep?: How Animals Sleep, the next installment in the My First Books of Nature series, tailored for children aged 3-6. Illustrated by award-winning artist Katarina Macurova, this non-fiction gem introduces eleven diverse animals, from the industrious ant to the serene koala, each showcasing unique sleeping habits and habitats. Through vibrant illustrations, young readers explore how animals rest in burrows, treetops, underwater, and even in-flight, offering an enchanting journey into the animal kingdom's slumber realms. Delve into the peculiar sleeping patterns of the giraffe, the nocturnal bat, and the laid-back albatross, discovering fascinating details about positions and durations that set animal sleep apart from our human routines.
This book stands as a delightful addition to the My First Books of Nature series, offering an educational and entertaining exploration of the intriguing world of animal slumber. With vibrant showcases of diverse sleeping habitats and positions, this book engages young minds, making learning about sleep variations both fun and informative. It ensures an immersive experience that sparks curiosity and fosters an early appreciation for the wonders of nature. A must-have for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking to introduce young readers to the fascinating realm of animal sleep, blending the magic of storytelling with educational value.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: *I* learned stuff from this adorable little book! It had never once, in almost seventy years of living among them, occurred to me to wonder if, still less how, ants slept! I might use this little overview as a naptime not bedtime read...too many questions and ideas to get the mind working on for that longer downtime transition to work smoothly.
Inexpensive enough for both together to make a terrific holiday gift to parents, enough fun to withstand multiple readings when the small mind latches on to the facts and starts to want more.
May 13, 2025
Humorous and fun animal illustrations keep everything light, while hitting on some sleeping facts.
Animals have various ways of sleeping, and that's what this book is all about. But don't think that it's a calm read, which will ease children into a sleepy mood because it's not that either. There's energy in these pages to make each type of animal interesting and the enjoyment factor high. The book begins with a general introduction into animals and sleep. After that, it heads into various animals (giraffes, hippos, and more) to showcase some of the various ways they sleep. Each one receives a two-page spread, which is packed with vibrant illustrations and many details. The text is spread throughout the page in short sentences, here and there.
The information is light, offering only a few, easy facts for each creature. These are interesting and very age appropriate. It's the humor, however, which rules this book as the animals are shown with silly details and some human articles tossed in (pillows and such). This makes it entertaining from beginning to end to keep any hint of 'teaching' in the distance. I see this working well, especially with more reluctant listeners. While this playful nature keeps things interesting, an illustration of one of the animals on each spread sleeping in the natural manner would have been nice.
It's a fun read, which brings some information about the various types of sleep habits animals have. It'd make a nice group read and is ideal for cozier moments as well.
Animals have various ways of sleeping, and that's what this book is all about. But don't think that it's a calm read, which will ease children into a sleepy mood because it's not that either. There's energy in these pages to make each type of animal interesting and the enjoyment factor high. The book begins with a general introduction into animals and sleep. After that, it heads into various animals (giraffes, hippos, and more) to showcase some of the various ways they sleep. Each one receives a two-page spread, which is packed with vibrant illustrations and many details. The text is spread throughout the page in short sentences, here and there.
The information is light, offering only a few, easy facts for each creature. These are interesting and very age appropriate. It's the humor, however, which rules this book as the animals are shown with silly details and some human articles tossed in (pillows and such). This makes it entertaining from beginning to end to keep any hint of 'teaching' in the distance. I see this working well, especially with more reluctant listeners. While this playful nature keeps things interesting, an illustration of one of the animals on each spread sleeping in the natural manner would have been nice.
It's a fun read, which brings some information about the various types of sleep habits animals have. It'd make a nice group read and is ideal for cozier moments as well.
July 6, 2025
Beautifully illustrated book with great facts on animals!
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