After all the day's excitement, it can be challenging for little ones to relax and wind down for bed. Slumber Sloth's story teaches progressive muscle relaxation techniques to guide children through a soothing routine, helping them calm their body and mind after a busy day.
Relax and unwind with Slumber Sloth at bedtime. This interactive book and affirmation reinforce the message that love comes in many forms while teaching children that routines, practicing self-care, and relaxing are the perfect way to wind down when the day is done.
Note: This is an updated cover of the Sloth Board Book.
Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Edward★★★★★
My toddler actually asks to read this before bed now—the relaxation technique is subtle enough that she just thinks it's a fun story. The sturdy board pages hold up well to her excited page-turning, and I've noticed she settles down noticeably faster than with our usual bedtime books.
Jason V.★★★★★
The progressive muscle relaxation technique is cleverly woven into the story, and my little one calms down noticeably by the time we finish. It’s actually made our bedtime routine smoother than I expected.
Penelope★★★★★
The breathing exercises at the end of the book helped my son settle down after his bath tonight, and he asked to read it again tomorrow. For a board book, the pages are sturdy enough to survive his enthusiastic turning.
Emily★★★★★
My toddler actually lies still during the bedtime story now—that muscle relaxation bit works wonders after a busy day. The board book pages are sturdy enough for him to turn himself, which is a huge plus.
Riley M.★★★★★
The progressive muscle relaxation technique is so clever, we do the little squeezes together and she’s calmed down within minutes. This book has genuinely made our bedtime routine smoother.
Emily T.★★★★★
My toddler actually started copying the muscle relaxation poses from the book at bedtime, and it’s cut down our pre-sleep fussing by a ton. The illustrations are calming without being boring, and the board book format holds up to nightly use.
Grace★★★★☆
My toddler actually sat still for the whole story, and the muscle relaxation techniques are a nice change from typical breathing exercises. Only knocked off a star because the pages are a bit thin for enthusiastic little hands.
David★★★★☆
My toddler actually starts mimicking the sloth's yawn halfway through—it's adorable how the simple, repetitive text helps him settle down. I'd love a bit more variety in the relaxation techniques, but for a first book on winding down, it's surprisingly effective.
Nicholas★★★★☆
My toddler actually asks for this book at bedtime now, which is a miracle. The way it guides them through tensing and relaxing little muscles is clever and surprisingly effective. Only wish the pages were a bit sturdier for enthusiastic little hands.
Adam★★★☆☆
The progressive muscle relaxation idea is clever, but my toddler just found the sloth’s sleepy poses funny and kept trying to do them wrong. It’s a solid book for the concept, though the story itself feels a bit repetitive after a few reads.
