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The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep

A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep

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On sale Oct 04, 2016 | 1 Hour and 18 Minutes | 9781524722326
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Kathleen McInerney and Fred Sanders return to narrate the follow-up to the New York Times and international bestseller The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, giving parents a choice of which reading works best for their child. This story uses all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to make bedtime a sweet and tender end to each day, and includes specially composed music designed to reinforce the story.
 
Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, they meet different fantastical characters and have calming experiences that will help your child relax and slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime.
 
Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin’s simple story uses soothing language and new sleep techniques to reclaim bedtime. And this edition includes insightful tips and answers to frequently asked questions to help guide families to an even more satisfying nighttime routine.
 

New York Times Bestseller
 
USA Today Bestseller
 
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
 
Translated into 43 Languages 
 
“The magical book that will have your kids asleep in minutes.” —New York Post
 
“On the cover of [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] there’s a sign that reads, ‘I can make anyone fall asleep’—and that’s a promise sleep-deprived parents can’t resist.” —NPR
 
“For many parents, getting kids to fall asleep can be a nightmare. But [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] . . . promises to make the process easier and help kids to drift off to sleep faster.” —CBS News
 
“A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist.” —The New York Times
Praise for The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep:
New York Times Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
Translated into 46 Languages
 
“A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist.” —The New York Times
“On the cover of [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] there’s a sign that reads, ‘I can make anyone fall asleep’—and that’s a promise sleep-deprived parents can’t resist.” —NPR
“For many parents, getting kids to fall asleep can be a nightmare. But [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] . . . promises to make the process easier and help kids to drift off to sleep faster.” —CBS News
“The magical book that will have your kids asleep in minutes.” —New York Post
 
Praise from Parents:
“Even better than The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep.”
“It's nice to have an alternative for a bit of variety.”
“You only have to read a few pages and you have a sleeping child!”
“A must-have book in our home!”
Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin is a behavioural scientist with a bachelor's degree in psychology and teaches communications at a Swedish university. He is also a life coach and leadership trainer. Carl-Johan has combined all these skills and experiences in developing the techniques in this book. Read more about the author at carl-johan.com or on his Facebook pages Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin and The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep.

Sydney Hanson was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets, and her illustrations and paintings still reflect a love for animals and the natural world. In addition to her book illustrations, Sydney is an experienced 2-D and 3-D production artist who has worked for several animation companies, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. She lives in Los Angeles. View titles by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin

About

Kathleen McInerney and Fred Sanders return to narrate the follow-up to the New York Times and international bestseller The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, giving parents a choice of which reading works best for their child. This story uses all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to make bedtime a sweet and tender end to each day, and includes specially composed music designed to reinforce the story.
 
Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, they meet different fantastical characters and have calming experiences that will help your child relax and slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime.
 
Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin’s simple story uses soothing language and new sleep techniques to reclaim bedtime. And this edition includes insightful tips and answers to frequently asked questions to help guide families to an even more satisfying nighttime routine.
 

New York Times Bestseller
 
USA Today Bestseller
 
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
 
Translated into 43 Languages 
 
“The magical book that will have your kids asleep in minutes.” —New York Post
 
“On the cover of [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] there’s a sign that reads, ‘I can make anyone fall asleep’—and that’s a promise sleep-deprived parents can’t resist.” —NPR
 
“For many parents, getting kids to fall asleep can be a nightmare. But [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] . . . promises to make the process easier and help kids to drift off to sleep faster.” —CBS News
 
“A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist.” —The New York Times

Reviews

Praise for The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep:
New York Times Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
Translated into 46 Languages
 
“A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist.” —The New York Times
“On the cover of [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] there’s a sign that reads, ‘I can make anyone fall asleep’—and that’s a promise sleep-deprived parents can’t resist.” —NPR
“For many parents, getting kids to fall asleep can be a nightmare. But [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] . . . promises to make the process easier and help kids to drift off to sleep faster.” —CBS News
“The magical book that will have your kids asleep in minutes.” —New York Post
 
Praise from Parents:
“Even better than The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep.”
“It's nice to have an alternative for a bit of variety.”
“You only have to read a few pages and you have a sleeping child!”
“A must-have book in our home!”

Author

Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin is a behavioural scientist with a bachelor's degree in psychology and teaches communications at a Swedish university. He is also a life coach and leadership trainer. Carl-Johan has combined all these skills and experiences in developing the techniques in this book. Read more about the author at carl-johan.com or on his Facebook pages Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin and The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep.

Sydney Hanson was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets, and her illustrations and paintings still reflect a love for animals and the natural world. In addition to her book illustrations, Sydney is an experienced 2-D and 3-D production artist who has worked for several animation companies, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. She lives in Los Angeles. View titles by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin