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night Sometimes it seems like we spend more time in the dark in the winter than in the light! Here are some activities that can make the dark and nighttime routines a bit easier and much more fun for your family

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Books

Owl Moon
by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by John Schoenherr
This story of a child and parent finding magic and adventure in a simple, snowy nighttime search for the great horned owl won the Caldecott Award in 1988.

Night in the Country
by Cynthia Rylant , Illustrated by Mary Szilagyi
This book looks at the the sights and sounds of the nighttime in the country.

At Night
by Jonathan Bean
The story of a city girl who can't sleep and gathers pillows, her blanket, and the family cat and follows the wind up to the roof of her building and falls asleep.

Websites

Between the Lions
Reading of "Night in the Country:

Mr. Rogers' Weekly Theme on Night Time

Google Maps
Views of the Earth during different parts of the day including nighttime

Earth&Sky For Kids
This site includes information about the Earth and sky.

National Sleep Foundation
Interactive website about the benefits of sleep

For Real from Cyberchase
S hort video about how to solve a slumber party problem

Game featuring Buster from Arthur



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