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Webster's Bedtime
Webster and his toys are ready for sleep… but will they be able to switch off?
It’s bedtime for Webster, but first he has to help all his electronic gadgets get to sleep. This funny rhyming story takes a twist when it proves hard to get everyone to bed!
Providing a subtle reminder to young children about the need to switch off from screen time as they get ready for sleep, Webster’s Bedtime is a brilliant bedtime companion book for the digital generation.
It’s bedtime for Webster, but first he has to help all his electronic gadgets get to sleep. This funny rhyming story takes a twist when it proves hard to get everyone to bed!
Providing a subtle reminder to young children about the need to switch off from screen time as they get ready for sleep, Webster’s Bedtime is a brilliant bedtime companion book for the digital generation.
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 24, 2015
About the author
Hannah Whaley
9 books4 followersHannah Whaley is based in Scotland, and has always worked to combine education, technology and research. She graduated with a degree in Applied Computing in 2004 and was named UK Learning Technologist of the Year in 2007, before moving into University library management in 2009. Her books help introduce children to technology from an early age through reading and stories.
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February 26, 2015
Second book about Webster the spider and how he needs to rake control of technology. This time it's a reminder ( to adults as well!) that children need to turn off their " technology toys " before going to bed.
Webster gets a surprise at bedtime when his devices tell him they need to recharge through the night too, so he goes round turning them all off. They then all need his help as one snores, one talks in its sleep... And by now Webster is tired himself.
I liked the idea of telling a child that devices need their own time to 'sleep' and recharge, a great way of putting it that small children can relate to. For me though, it would have been nice to see Webster enjoying his own bedtime with his mum - a book after teeth cleaning maybe as a good example, so screens aren't the last thing he sees. Would also have liked some counting, as in the first book, though it probably wouldn't have fit into the story. That's my thought though.
My son was thrilled to see Webster again and enjoyed the story, and we will definitely use the 'recharging' idea next time he won't turn something off.
Good for 3-7 year olds, both books are appropriate for Internet Safety themes at school.
With thanks to the author for the review copy.
Webster gets a surprise at bedtime when his devices tell him they need to recharge through the night too, so he goes round turning them all off. They then all need his help as one snores, one talks in its sleep... And by now Webster is tired himself.
I liked the idea of telling a child that devices need their own time to 'sleep' and recharge, a great way of putting it that small children can relate to. For me though, it would have been nice to see Webster enjoying his own bedtime with his mum - a book after teeth cleaning maybe as a good example, so screens aren't the last thing he sees. Would also have liked some counting, as in the first book, though it probably wouldn't have fit into the story. That's my thought though.
My son was thrilled to see Webster again and enjoyed the story, and we will definitely use the 'recharging' idea next time he won't turn something off.
Good for 3-7 year olds, both books are appropriate for Internet Safety themes at school.
With thanks to the author for the review copy.
October 20, 2015
Webster's mom wants him to go to bed. Like many children growing up today, he has trouble separating himself from electronic devices like computers, phones, and TV sets. But Webster is shocked when he learns that his electronic friends need down time as well. They discover a way to find the balance humans and machines both need.
The electronic devices are personified in this story. Webster and his mom are portrayed in simple geometric shapes. Parents of young children who are on technology overload may find this book useful. The simple illustrations will appeal to children in the primary grades. Readers should note that the rhymes in the book need some smoothing out and the book could use some editing.
The electronic devices are personified in this story. Webster and his mom are portrayed in simple geometric shapes. Parents of young children who are on technology overload may find this book useful. The simple illustrations will appeal to children in the primary grades. Readers should note that the rhymes in the book need some smoothing out and the book could use some editing.
September 18, 2015
Cute spider
I'm not usually a fan of spiders but this little guy was adorable. I liked the illustrations and the rhymes.
I'm not usually a fan of spiders but this little guy was adorable. I liked the illustrations and the rhymes.
August 29, 2020
Great way to teach kids to put their electronics to bed, too!
Webster has to put all his technology to sleep so every one can get a good rest. My kids laughed out loud at a few parts. Very enjoyable.
Webster has to put all his technology to sleep so every one can get a good rest. My kids laughed out loud at a few parts. Very enjoyable.
March 7, 2015
“Webster’s Bedtime” by Hannah Whaley is a very, very good story for younger children. The text is neither too simple nor too difficult. The illustrations are simple and geometric in shape, colorful but not overly so. Excellent use of whitespace greatly enhances the effect of those illustrations, so garish colors are not necessary.
As with the companion book, “Webster’s Email” by this author, there is a lesson to be learned in this story. This is a perfect book for those pre-schoolers (and older) who don’t want to go to bed. By engaging the child in the telling of the tale, that child will soon be ready to be tucked in and kissed good-night. The takeaway lesson should help most children to accept bedtime as a necessity, and for their own benefit.
I think Hannah Whaley has developed a winning pattern for her children’s books. I hope we’ll see more of Webster. I hope he will be around for a long time to entertain youngsters, and help parents the world over give their children some basic guidance. I can’t wait to read “Webster’s Bedtime” with/to my own grandson. I’m certain he will love it, too!
As with the companion book, “Webster’s Email” by this author, there is a lesson to be learned in this story. This is a perfect book for those pre-schoolers (and older) who don’t want to go to bed. By engaging the child in the telling of the tale, that child will soon be ready to be tucked in and kissed good-night. The takeaway lesson should help most children to accept bedtime as a necessity, and for their own benefit.
I think Hannah Whaley has developed a winning pattern for her children’s books. I hope we’ll see more of Webster. I hope he will be around for a long time to entertain youngsters, and help parents the world over give their children some basic guidance. I can’t wait to read “Webster’s Bedtime” with/to my own grandson. I’m certain he will love it, too!
June 2, 2015
Webster is a sweet spider with a growing collection of technology gizmos and gadgets that require battery power and electricity. When his mom sends him off to bed, all of his electronics ask to powered down too. But the way Webster gets to bed – with a book and a story – doesn’t work for the tv, phone, dvd player, game consoles and laptop all need to have the volume down, switched off and unplugged.
This book is a great reminder for children to think about conserving energy and letting their devices rest at night just as they do. It’s also a gentle reminder for us as parents to do the same, a nudge that couldn’t hurt!
Be sure to check out our review of author Hannah Whaley’s other Webster books!
This book is a great reminder for children to think about conserving energy and letting their devices rest at night just as they do. It’s also a gentle reminder for us as parents to do the same, a nudge that couldn’t hurt!
Be sure to check out our review of author Hannah Whaley’s other Webster books!
October 20, 2015
Webster doesn't want to go to bed, but all his electronics do. How will they ever get to bed if Webster is making a ruckus all night?
Can Webster be convinced to help power them down?
With cute illustrations and adult concepts made simple and enjoyable for kids this book has it all.
The modern child who is consumed with TV, iPad, iPhones and the like will simply enjoy this bedtime read.
My recommended age: 2-5
//Stephanie M Nason- Author (Vampire Whisperer) and book reviewer (Accepting Requests)
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Can Webster be convinced to help power them down?
With cute illustrations and adult concepts made simple and enjoyable for kids this book has it all.
The modern child who is consumed with TV, iPad, iPhones and the like will simply enjoy this bedtime read.
My recommended age: 2-5
//Stephanie M Nason- Author (Vampire Whisperer) and book reviewer (Accepting Requests)
www.authorsopinions.wordpress.com
November 1, 2015
Webster's Bedtime (Webster Technology Books)
Children's colorful book about Webster. He doesn't like to go to bed, but stays up all hours of the night to play with technology toys.
The toys do want him to go to sleep because they are very tried. The toys explain that they must be powered down and Webster can help them with that.
Problem is other noises are soon heard, SO silly and I laughed so hard at this. Other works along the line of Webster are highlighted at the end.
Children's colorful book about Webster. He doesn't like to go to bed, but stays up all hours of the night to play with technology toys.
The toys do want him to go to sleep because they are very tried. The toys explain that they must be powered down and Webster can help them with that.
Problem is other noises are soon heard, SO silly and I laughed so hard at this. Other works along the line of Webster are highlighted at the end.
September 12, 2015
Technology Bedtime Story.
This book is cute. I think very young children may enjoy this story, but I am not sure I want children thinking that electronic toys sleep walk, snore and etc..
This book is cute. I think very young children may enjoy this story, but I am not sure I want children thinking that electronic toys sleep walk, snore and etc..
September 23, 2015
It's bedtime not just for Webster, but also for his electronics. Will his gadgets drift off into a restful night of sleep? This is a cute picture book that many will relate to. Who hasn't been up late using electronics? And just like we need sleep, so do our devices.
September 12, 2015
Cute concept
As a grandmother who helps with homework I am appalled at the punctuation errors. Please edit and correct the punctuation and capitalization.
As a grandmother who helps with homework I am appalled at the punctuation errors. Please edit and correct the punctuation and capitalization.
September 14, 2015
One of sons really enjoys this book. But he worries about the tablet that had a nightmare.
September 21, 2015
For a techie 8 yr old
After Webster learns his gadgets need sleep as much as he does, he shuts them off. Then follows the never-ending lights and sound to be sure they're off.
After Webster learns his gadgets need sleep as much as he does, he shuts them off. Then follows the never-ending lights and sound to be sure they're off.
October 3, 2015
Cute lesson
Great for my tech obsessed kid - great message that even his electronics need to rest. Great and simple artwork.
Great for my tech obsessed kid - great message that even his electronics need to rest. Great and simple artwork.
October 3, 2015
Spiders
I'm a fan of spiders and this little dude was awesome I enjoyed it . It was funny and had a great ending.
I'm a fan of spiders and this little dude was awesome I enjoyed it . It was funny and had a great ending.
October 8, 2015
Absolutely CUTE! xD
November 12, 2015
Rated G. This is a book I needed when I was a kid to teach me the importance of giving those video games a break!
January 7, 2016
We really liked it!
It was cute and catchy. A little too disturbing about how much our kids today attach themselves to devices, but cute, none the less.
It was cute and catchy. A little too disturbing about how much our kids today attach themselves to devices, but cute, none the less.
April 15, 2016
Cute book
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