I Know What to Do at Bedtime
My bedtime routine is something I know how to do. ,I put on my pajamas and brush my teeth. ,Climbing into bed each night is something I do well.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
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Sammy's bedroom — early evening
I Am Good at Bedtime
I get ready for bed. ,I brush my teeth. ,I climb into bed.
toothbrush 
pillow ● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom at night — lying in bed
My Brain Keeps Going After My Body Rests
My body lies in bed and the lights go out. ,Sometimes my brain keeps thinking after my body is still. ,My brain might think about today or about tomorrow.
My body lies in bed and the lights go out. ,Sometimes my brain keeps thinking after my body is still. ,My brain might think about today or about tomorrow.
My Brain Keeps Thinking
I am in bed. ,My body is resting. ,My brain is still thinking.
pillow ● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom — a wider, connected view showing other children
Many Children Have a Busy Brain
Brains like to think about things that feel important. ,Many children have a busy brain at bedtime. ,It is okay that my brain has lots of thoughts. ,A busy brain does not mean something is wrong with me.
Brains like to think about things that feel important. ,Many 
children have a busy brain at bedtime. ,It is okay that my brain has lots of thoughts. ,A busy brain does not mean something is wrong with me.
children have a busy brain at bedtime. ,It is okay that my brain has lots of thoughts. ,A busy brain does not mean something is wrong with me. Other Children Have Busy Brains Too
Brains like to think. ,Many children think a lot at night. ,My brain having thoughts is fine. ,Nothing is wrong with me.
children 
think ● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom — Mum sitting on the edge of the bed
Breathing Slowly Helps My Brain Take a Break
Breathing slowly can help my brain take a break. ,A grown-up can sit close and help me feel calm. ,I can try to breathe slowly when my brain is busy.
Breathing slowly can help my brain take a break. ,A grown-up can sit close and help me feel calm. ,I can try to 
breathe slowly when my brain is busy.
breathe slowly when my brain is busy. : "I am right here. We can breathe slowly together."
Slow Breathing Helps
Slow breathing helps my brain. ,A grown-up can sit with me. ,Breathing slowly makes me feel calm.
adult breathe ● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom — Mum standing at the half-open doorway
Mum Is Close and My Body Is Slowing Down
Tonight, Mum knows my brain might get busy at bedtime. ,Mum is nearby if my brain needs extra help. ,I breathe slowly and my body starts to feel calm.
Tonight, Mum knows my brain might get busy at bedtime. ,Mum is nearby if my brain needs extra help. ,I breathe slowly and my body starts to feel calm.
breathe slowly and my body starts to feel calm. : "I am close by. Sammy is safe."
Mum Is Close By
Mum knows about my busy brain. ,Mum is close by. ,I breathe slowly. ,My body feels calm.
adult 
close breathe ● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom — moon visible through the curtains
My Brain Knows How to Take a Break
I know how to give my busy brain a break. ,Slow breathing is a tool I can use anywhere. ,My bedroom is a safe and calm place to rest.
I know how to give my busy brain a break. ,Slow breathing is a tool I can use anywhere. ,My bedroom is a 
safe and 
calm place to rest.
safe and calm place to rest. I Know What to Do
I can breathe slowly. ,My bedroom is safe. ,My bedroom is calm. ,I can rest.
breathe calm safe Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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