Sweet Dreams, Smart Minds: A Bedtime Reading Book for Growing Thinkers (Kinder–2nd Grade)

You already read together—now make it even more meaningful.

Sweet Dreams, Smart Minds turns nightly storytime into a powerful foundation for reading success—without feeling like a lesson.

Inside, you’ll find 30 short, engaging stories written for Kindergarten–2nd grade and paired with guided conversation prompts that help children strengthen real reading skills.

What Makes This Book Different

Each story includes a built-in structure teachers use every day:

⭐ Before Reading

Predict, look at pictures, activate background knowledge

⭐ During Reading

Pause-and-think questions to build understanding in the moment

⭐ After Reading

A gentle comprehension question ladder that grows with your child:

• Recall → remembering key details
• Think → using clues for deeper understanding
• Connect → relating stories to emotions, experiences, and the real world

This simple sequence helps children build comprehension naturally—just by talking.

Parent Notes Included

Not sure what to ask or how to explain things?
Each story includes little notes that guide you, so you always know why a question matters and how it builds reading skills. Feel confident you're “doing reading right.”

A Mix of Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry

Your child will explore multiple genres—just like they do in school—to grow flexible thinking, improve vocabulary, and build a strong literacy foundation.

Covers Key Reading Skills

Throughout the stories and guided prompts, children practice:

• Main idea
• Sequencing
• Inferencing
• Story structure
• Vocabulary
• Character feelings & traits
• Making connections
• Plus, many more

Perfect for:

• Kindergarten–2nd grade
• Parents who want to boost reading comprehension at home
• Bedtime routines that mix comfort + learning
• Homeschool, tutoring, or enrichment
• Children ready to talk more deeply about stories

For younger readers, simply read aloud and talk.

For 2nd graders, the stories are written on a second-grade reading level—perfect for shared reading or extra challenge.

Just snuggle close, read together, and enjoy conversations that build confident, curious readers.

✨ Two Ways to Enjoy Sweet Dreams, Smart Minds

📱 Instant Digital PDF – $14.99 (Save $10!)

Download instantly and read on:

• iPad 
  
• Adobe Acrobat (any device)
• Any PDF viewer

📖 Printed Paperback – $24.99

Prefer real pages?
Order the colorful paperback on Amazon—perfect for cozy bedtime reading. 

Sweet dreams start with stories.
Smart minds grow with conversations. 💖

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