to add hints of purple and one orange Moose Juice alongside a green Goose Juice. Analysis The Sleep Book sets a good example for young kids on the proper hygiene methods used before bedtime such as brushing their teeth, putting their things away, and making sure their alarm is set for the morning. It has also popularly been used in Pre-K through Grade 1 to help kids with the pronunciation of their "sl" sounds. Throughout this story, Dr. Seuss introduces his young audience to a number of sleep related habits and activities: dreaming, sleep talking, sleep walking, yawing, and snoring. The book specifically indicates that it must be "read in bed" because of its ability to put kids to sleep. Reception Parents have praised Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book for its soothing rhythmic element that helps their children fall asleep. This children's book is said to be a top choice for parents to read to their kids at night due to its soothing rhythm and "timeless story". Additionally, Verlo reviewed Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book, commenting on its "relaxing" methods that effectively put children to sleep calmly and easily. One article praised Dr. Seuss's ability to write to the younger audience "without condescension" and reasoned this factor to be his backing for such great success. During Read Across America Week, organizations such as the CPSD celebrate Dr. Seuss Day by reading The Sleep Book. Changes from earlier drafts Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book went through several iterations before the final draft was cemented. In an early draft, the County of Keck was named the County of Teck and Van Vleck, Van Geck. In another draft, the book included a stanza which reads: In another draft, the narrator is from "The Nightly News about just who's taking their nightly snooze". Book information Format: Hardcover Category: Juvenile Fiction - Bedtime & DreamsJuvenile Fiction - Bedtime & DreamsJuvenile Fiction - Stories In Verse Author: Dr. Seuss The book is also available as an eBook. References External links American picture books Books by Dr. Seuss 1962 children's books Random House books Sleep in fiction