Time To Sleep

Students can predict in the text, observe the illustrations, and explore with the bear.

• Author: Fleming, Denise
• Illustrator: Fleming, Denise
• Year Published: 2001
• ISBN: 0805067671

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Summary

This book introduces young children to hibernation through the story of a bear.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: High
• Authority: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Liteary Artistry: Medium
• Appearance: High

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Students can predict in the text, observe the illustrations, and explore with the bear.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

Yes, children may have questions about bears and why they go to sleep, they may not even know that they go to sleep for so long so this is an intriguing topic.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, as the story goes along children are able to think for themselves and wonder about bears and why they do why they do. It is not explicit in facts about bears, it tells the story in a fun yet informative way.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

Yes, if the lesson is on hibernation, bears, seasons, etc., these would all be appropriate lesson ideas. The level is good for younger children.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

Yes, the book is accurate and informative. The principles of hibernation is accurate  and sound.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Not exactly, the bear "talks" so that is obviously fiction. But, the general ideas for what bears do and the actions they take is fact, to my knowledge.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear, colorful, and fun, but perhaps not accurate. The illustrator took creative liberty by adding various colors to animals and nature that may not be there in reality.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, the book would be appropriate for younger grades because it is simple and easy to follow. It is not complex in many ways.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

The book is about animals only, so yes, it is free from stereotyping. I can't say if there is a multicultural component because it is about animals.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, the animals are of various genders, and all genders in the book are capable and there is no bias in the book.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

Yes, the book it poetic and has a distinct rhythm, so students could write poetry about an animal they choose or write a poem about hibernation or bears. In this way literature, language arts, and science would be associated together.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

Yes, the book is positive and fun. It is subtly informative and presents a great attitude towards science.