Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday
By Rhiannon Fielding
Twinkle’s magical sleepover is dazzling, but can everyone settle before bedtime?
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Average score: 4.81
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What do our readers think of Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy the colourful, sparkly pictures, the unicorn characters and the fun birthday party, especially the gentle countdown to bedtime. Some children find that Twinkle manages to fit a great deal into ten minutes, which makes the story feel exciting rather than completely realistic.
What does the Pageticker team say about Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday?
We love the way this colourful birthday adventure moves from lively party excitement to a gentle bedtime ending, with the ten-minute countdown giving the story a reassuring rhythm. The simple rhyme, magical details and warm father-and-child relationship make it a lovely choice for unicorn fans and children who enjoy predictable bedtime routines, although the busy celebrations may feel more exciting than sleepy at first.
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What is Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday about?
It's Twinkle the unicorn's birthday, and she's hosting a magical sleepover party! With games, presents, cake, balloons, and even fireworks, the excitement is endless. As Twinkle's dad counts down to bedtime, will Twinkle and her friends settle down in time? This enchanting tale, with its gentle countdown, is the perfect bedtime story to calm little ones before sleep.
About the author
Rhiannon Fielding is a talented author who loves creating magical bedtime stories for children. She is best known for the enchanting 'Ten Minutes to Bed' series, which takes readers on dreamy adventures with unicorns, dragons, and mermaids. Rhiannon’s books are perfect for helping children wind down and enjoy the magic of stories before sleep.
Discussion ideas around Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday
A very busy birthday: Twinkle has lots to do before bedtime. Which part of her birthday party sounds most exciting to you, and why?
Excitement and calm: How do Twinkle and her friends feel at the beginning and end of the story? What helps their feelings change?
The countdown: Why do you think Twinkle's dad counts down the minutes to bedtime? How might a countdown help someone get ready for sleep?
Sharing a special day: Twinkle celebrates with her friends and family. What makes a birthday feel special when it is shared with other people?
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2020
First published
2020
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