Unlike many parents whose children are fast asleep by 8 p.m., my little ones tend to resist bedtime. So, when I heard the buzz surrounding the book The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep, which claims to lull children to sleep, I quickly ordered a copy from Amazon. The rave reviews from other parents had me eagerly awaiting its arrival, dreaming of cozy evenings on the couch with peacefully sleeping kids upstairs by the time my favorite show returns.
When the large envelope finally arrived, I was met with disappointment as I pulled out a surprisingly thin book. “A self-published work,” I noted to myself. Flipping it open, I encountered a peculiar set of “instructions for the reader.” The very first line boldly warned, “Warning! Never read this book out loud close to someone driving any type of vehicle.” This struck me as odd.
The instructions continued for a full page, advising things like, “ensure you are not disturbed while reading” and “it is best to read from start to finish, even if the child falls asleep before the end.” I chuckled at the thought that I might not finish if my child dozed off, but I brushed it aside. Then came the fine print: “Disclaimer: Even if this book is harmless to use, the author and publisher take no responsibility for the outcome.” What on earth? My unease was growing, but I decided to feign indifference and read it to my children later that night.
As bedtime rolled around, I snuggled in with my kids and began to read. My four-year-old was showing signs of sleepiness, and it seemed the book was working—at least for him. I followed the directions for vocal tone, emphasizing bold words and softening my voice for italics. However, stringing together the emphasized words revealed a repetitive mantra: “and could right now… sleeping, now… easily fell asleep every evening… going to sleep, now…” and so on. By page four, I had read about 1,000 words, and I was greeted with an illustration reminiscent of my college days when I was drawn to whimsical visuals.
Then came “Uncle Yawn,” who supposedly possesses magical sleeping powder that induces slumber in both rabbits and children. This concept genuinely unsettled me. As I read on, my son succumbed to sleep, while my two-year-old was not as cooperative, shouting “stop reading!” at the top of her lungs, clearly not a fan of the whole “relax” directive.
Attempting a second reading the following night proved futile. Neither of my children fell asleep, and they quickly began clamoring for other stories before I reached page three.
In conclusion, if you find yourself desperate to get your children to bed and believe in the power of hypnosis, you might consider purchasing this book. However, temper your expectations regarding the narrative and be ready for some rather unsettling illustrations. For those interested in alternative parenting methods, you can explore resources like CDC’s pregnancy information or check out this intriguing post about home insemination kits for additional insights. If you’re looking for further options, BabyMaker offers excellent products as well.
Summary
This article critiques The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep, finding it both creepy and tedious. The book’s odd instructions and illustrations left the author feeling unsettled. Despite its claims of soothing children to sleep, it may not deliver the engaging story parents hope for.
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