"A playful way to establish a bedtime routine."
March 2026 Book of the Month
It’s way past Rex the little dinosaur’s bedtime but he’s definitely not sleepy. Fortunately his (presumably older) friends cleverly suggest a series of ‘games.’
Let’s play Brush Each Other’s Teeth says Rumble; let’s play in the bath, suggests Herbie; let’s cuddle up for a story, suggests Stig. Soon Little Rex is ready for bed, and his grandpa Big T is there to tuck him in ready for a day of fun and games tomorrow.
It’s a lovely way of walking through or establishing a bedtime routine, of calming everything down at the end of the day, though still in a playful way.
All toddlers will recognise themselves in little Rex and surprise pop-ups add to the fun. Can you spot Rex’s pet rock, Rocky too?
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The Dinosaur Guides for toddlers and grown-ups tackle everyday challenges with warmth, humour and a little dino magic!
Meet Rex and his dinosaur crew - they're here to help you handle everyday toddler challenges! Rex is a spirited, curious little dinosaur with four older friends who are a guiding influence in his life.
In Not Sleepy, Rex sets out to discover how his friends get to sleep. One by one they show him how to brush his teeth, enjoy a relaxing bath, find (and use) his own pee-pee tree and snuggle down with a good book.
Enter Big T, Rex's grandpa and hero, to read Rex his favourite story. He reminds Rex that we all need sleep, so we can play again the next day!
Packed with interactive fun - lift-the-flaps, and 'opening eye' pop, and a big pop-up ending - Not Sleepy keeps toddlers aged 2 to 4 engaged while gently encouraging positive behaviours.
The text has rhyme and repetition, playful dialogue and familiar themes, which make it a book you'll enjoy reading together again and again.
Encourages a good bedtime routine Builds emotional confidence and independence Interactive features keep toddlers engaged Ideal for shared reading and learning through play Whether you're finding it hard to settle at night or just want a joyful story to enjoy at bedtimes, Not Sleepy makes bedtime easier to talk about - and a whole lot more fun.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Not Sleepy and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Not Sleepy features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Animal Stories, Dinosaurs, The Natural World, PSHE: Health , Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), First Concepts, Bedtime Stories for Children, Early years: daily routine, Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Relationships (non-family / groups), Children's and Young Adult Fiction
Not Sleepy is available in Board book
Not Sleepy was written by Mama Makes Books and published by Mama Makes Books
Not Sleepy has 14 pages
Yes it is part of Dinosaur Guides series
£7.19
