SurLaLune Storytime: Time for Bed

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said:
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said:
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Three little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said:
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said:
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

One little monkey jumping on the bed
He fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said:
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

No little monkeys jumping on the bed
None fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said
Put those monkeys back in bed!

Wee Willie Winkie
runs through the town,
upstairs, downstairs,
in his nightgown.
Rapping at the windows,
crying through the lock,
"Are the children all in bed?
For now it's eight 8 o'clock."

Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques,
Dormez vous? Dormez vous?
Sonnez les matines,
Sonnez les matines
Di, din, don! Di, din, don!

Are you sleeping, are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John?
Morning bells are ringing,
Morning bells are ringing
Ding Ding Dong, Ding Ding Dong.

There were ten in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were nine in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were eight in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were seven in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were six in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were five in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were four in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were three in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

There were two in a bed
And the little one said
"Roll over, roll over"
So they all rolled over
And one fell out

	Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathman Age Level: Pre-K-2 Running Time: 8 minutes
Synopsis: It's time for bed at the zoo. Or so the zookeeper thinks. The animals end up following the zookeeper home and discovering that his bedroom makes a fine sleeping place.

	In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak Age Level: Pre-K-1 Running Time: 6 Minutes
Synopsis: A story about a little boy, names Mickey, who dreams that he falls out of his bed in the middle of the night and finds himself in a magical place called the night kitchen.

More Books to Read On Your Own

A-Hunting We Will Go!
by Steven Kellogg
Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: In this modern version of the children's song, preparations for bedtime include "A-reading we will go, Now to the bath we go! Now off to bed we go!" Printed music on lining papers.

Kiss Good Night
by Amy Hest
Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: Even after a story, being tucked in, and warm milk, Sam is not ready to go to sleep until his mother kisses him good-night.
Companion book: Don't You Feel Well, Sam? by Amy Hest

Time for Bed
by Mem Fox
Age Level: Toddler and up
Synopsis: As darkness falls parents everywhere try to get their children ready for sleep.

Sleepy Bears
by Mem Fox
Age Level: Toddler and up
Synopsis: When winter comes, six sleepy bears are rhymed to sleep by Mother Bear.

Slumber Boat
by Alice C. D. Riley
Age Level: Toddler and up
Synopsis: A lullaby book.

Wind Says Good Night
by Katy Rydell
Age Level: Toddler and up
Synopsis: A child can't go to sleep until night wind sets events in motion affecting cloud, earth, moon, moth, frog, cricket, and mockingbird; and quiet comes to the night.

If You Were My Bunny
by Kate McMullen
Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: A mother tells her baby how she would care for it if it were a bunny, a kitten, or other animal infant; she then sings a lullaby about each baby animal.

Sleeping Beauty
by Charles Perrault
Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: Classic tale of princess who sleeps for 100 years.

Goodnight Gorilla
by Peggy Rathman
Age Level: Toddler and up
Synopsis: It's time for bed at the zoo. Or so the zookeeper thinks. The animals end up following the zookeeper home and discovering that his bedroom makes a fine sleeping place.

More Songs for at Home

Hush, Little Baby

Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.

And if that mockingbird don't sing,
Mama's going to buy you a diamond ring.

And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's going to buy you a looking glass.

And if that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's going to buy you a billy goat.

And if that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's going to buy you a cart and bull.

And if that cart and bull turn over,
Mama's going to buy you a dog named Rover.

And if that dog named Rover won't bark,
Mama's going to buy you a horse and cart.

And if that horse and cart fall down,
You'll still be the sweet

Now the Day is Over
Written By: Joseph Barnby

Now the day is over,
Night is drawing nigh,
Shadows of the evening,
Steal across the sky.

Now the darkness gathers,
Stars begin to peep,
Birds and beasts and flowers
Soon will be asleep.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
(Version 1)

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
If I should die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
(Version 2)

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
Guard me while I sleep tonight,
And wake me safe at dawn's first light.
God bless Mommy; Daddy, too,
And help me to always be true to you.
Amen.

Winkum

Winkum, winkum, shut your eyes,
While I sing sweet lullabies,
For the dews are falling soft,
Lights are flick'ring up aloft,
And the moon is peeping over
Yonder hilltop, capped with clover.

Chickens long have gone to rest,
Birds lie snug within their nest,
And my darling soon will be
Sleeping like a chickadee;
For with only half a try,
Winkum, Winkum shuts her eyes

Rock-A-Bye, Baby
(Version 1)

Rock-a-bye, baby,
In the treetop,
When the wind blows
The cradle will rock;
When the bough breaks
The cradle will fall,
And down will come baby,
Cradle and all.

Baby is drowsing,
Cosy and fair.
Mother sits near,
In her rocking chair.
Forward and back
The cradle she swings,
And though baby sleeps,
He hears what she sings.

From the high rooftops
Down to the sea,
No one's as dear
As baby to me.
Wee little fingers,
Eyes wide and bright --
Now sound asleep
Until morning light.

Rock-A-Bye, Baby
(Version 2)

Rock-a-bye, baby,
In the treetop,
When the wind blows
The cradle will rock;
When the bough breaks
The cradle will fall,
And down will come baby,
Cradle and all.

Rock-a-bye, baby,
Your cradle is green,
Father's a King
And Mother's a queen.
Sister's a Lady
And wears a gold ring,
Brother's a drummer
And plays for the king.

Rock-a-bye baby,
Way up on high,
Never mind baby,
Mother is 'nigh
Up to the ceiling,
Down to the ground,
Rock-a-bye baby,
Up hill and down.

All the Pretty Little Horses

Hush-a-bye, don't you cry
Go to sleepy little baby
Blacks and bays, dapples and grays,
Coach and six-a-little horses
Hush-a-bye, don't you cry
Go to sleepy little baby

Beautiful Dreamer

Beautiful dreamer,
Wake unto me
Starlight and dewdrops
Are awaiting thee

Sounds of the rude world
Heard in the day
Led by the moonlight
Have all passed away

Beautiful dreamer,
Queen of my song
List' while I woo thee
With soft melody

Gone are the cares of
Life's busy throng
Beautiful dreamer
Awake unto me
Beautiful dreamer,
Awake unto me

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark;
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

Lullaby and Good Night
(Brahms' Lullaby)

Lullaby, and good night,
With pink roses bedight,
With lilies o'erspread,
Is my baby's sweet head.
Lay you down now, and rest,
May your slumber be blessed!
Lay you down now, and rest,
May thy slumber be blessed!

Lullaby, and good night,
You're your mother's delight,
Shining angels beside
My darling abide.
Soft and warm is your bed,
Close your eyes and rest your head.
Soft and warm is your bed,
Close your eyes and rest your head.

Sleepyhead, close your eyes.
Mother's right here beside you.
I'll protect you from harm,
You will wake in my arms.
Guardian angels are near,
So sleep on, with no fear.
Guardian angels are near,
So sleep on, with no fear.

Lullaby, and sleep tight.
Hush! My darling is sleeping,
On his sheets white as cream,
With his head full of dreams.
When the sky's bright with dawn,
He will wake in the morning.
When noontide warms the world,
He will frolic in the sun.

Sleeping Beauty
aka: Briar Rose
Written By: Winifred M. Stevens

The fairest maiden ever seen,
Fairest maid,
Ever seen,
Was Briar Rose, the darling of
King and Queen.

The fairies brought her ev'ry gift,
Fairies gave
Ev'ry gift,
'Cept one who told a tragic doom
None could lift.

When fifteen summers she had passed,
Fifteen years
Sweetly passed,
This wicked witch a deep, deep sleep
O'er her cast.

A hundred years she slumbered there,
Hundred years
Slumbered there,
Protected by a briar hedge,
Passing fair.

The finest prince in all the land,
Finest prince
In the land,
Awoke her with a tender kiss,
Claimed her hand.

In love and beauty each one grows,
Day by day
Each one grows
None happier than Prince Charming and
Briar Rose.

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