Roberto Aliaga, Alessandra Cimatoribus
Logos, 2008, 30 p.
Illustrated Age of recommended reading: 3 - 5 years
Un'assonnata turtle is preparing, through a complicated and funny ritual, to go to sleep for the whole period of winter: the shirt striped nightshirt was worn, the teeth cleaned, placed the pillow for good, the ticking of the alarm created the right rhythm, the blankets rolled up, the winter at the gates, m to behold ... TOC - TOC - TOC, someone knocks on the door. His friends are arriving, one by one, bringing a special gift that will be with for the long period of hibernation: a hat, a pear tart, a purple cover. Friendship is important and turtle knows, but his eyes are not open, sleep increases and the only thing I really want is to be able to sleep. The series of visits will be stopped at last gift from the gift of a lion, remaining at the door to watch, will give the turtle a magical and refreshing silence.
P build er Useful rituals with children to reinforce healthy daily habits, histories and stories can be real allies. This book, the better to create a soporific atmosphere and help you sleep, tells the story of a turtle as it prepares to go into hibernation.
The text is accompanied by illustrations by Alessandra Cimatoribus we present the dreamy and funny pictures that speak for themselves and possibly opening new avenues for storytelling. Even children who can not read yet, so browse through the book independently along the turtle to the well-deserved rest, observing only the illustrations.
The text is perfect for kids because it is structured through the repetition of actions that the animals make delivering their gifts.