Let’s read a fun story called “Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty,” by James Dean. It’s a touch-and-feel book, which means you can feel different textures as you read!
It’s time for Pete the Kitty to get ready for bed. His mom reminds him, “Don’t forget your cozy blanket!” Pete loves his blanket because it’s so soft and warm.
Pete takes a warm bath and has lots of fun splashing in the tub. “Look at all the bubbles!” he says. “Wow, there are so many shiny bubbles!”
After his bath, Pete brushes his teeth and wipes his face with a fuzzy towel. “Wow, that towel is so fuzzy!” he says with a smile.
Next, Pete puts on his groovy pajamas. “Wow, these pajamas are very groovy!” he says, feeling happy and comfortable.
“Now it’s time for bed,” says Mom. But Pete remembers something important. “I can’t go to bed without my teddy bear,” he says.
“Here it is,” says Dad, handing Pete his soft teddy bear. “Sleep tight and good night, Pete the Kitty.”
Pete cuddles his teddy bear and feels its softness. “Wow, that teddy bear is so soft!” he says, feeling ready to sleep.
And that’s the end of the story. Pete the Kitty is all tucked in and ready for a good night’s sleep. Sweet dreams, Pete!
Did you enjoy the story? Maybe you can think about your own bedtime routine and what makes it special for you!
Texture Hunt: Go on a texture hunt around your home! Find items that feel soft, fuzzy, or smooth like Pete’s blanket, towel, and teddy bear. Can you find something that feels like Pete’s groovy pajamas? Share what you find with your family and describe how each item feels.
Create Your Own Bedtime Story: Draw a picture of your own bedtime routine. What do you do before going to bed? Do you have a favorite blanket or toy like Pete? Use your drawings to tell a bedtime story to a family member or friend, just like Pete’s story.
Bedtime Routine Chart: Make a chart of your bedtime routine. Include steps like taking a bath, brushing your teeth, and putting on pajamas. Decorate your chart with drawings or stickers. Try to follow your chart each night and see how it helps you get ready for bed!
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Let’s read “Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty,” a touch-and-feel book by James Dean.
Time to get ready for bed, Pete the Kitty.
“Don’t forget your cozy blanket,” says Mom.
But Pete is not ready just yet. “Oh, the blanket’s so cozy!”
Pete takes a warm bath and splashes in the tub.
“Look at all the bubbles! Wow, there are so many bubbles! They’re so shiny.”
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Pete brushes his teeth and wipes his face with a fuzzy towel.
“Wow, that towel is so fuzzy!”
[Music]
Next, Pete puts on his groovy pajamas.
“Wow, those pajamas are very groovy!”
[Music]
“Now it’s time for bed,” says Mom.
“I can’t go to bed without my teddy bear,” says Pete.
“Here it is,” says Dad.
“Sleep tight and good night, Pete the Kitty.”
“Wow, that teddy bear is so soft!”
Well, the end.
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