Rest is an important part of the learning day for preschoolers, and my picture book Sleep, Little One, Sleep is a great read-aloud choice when your classroom needs to transition into quiet time. Publishers Weekly described the title by saying, “This lyrical, soporific book will help induce drowsiness in even the most active readers…. Sweet dreams are sure to follow.” You can also find helpful ideas from other educators at the Educa website in this article titled “5 Proven Quiet Activities for Preschool Nap Time.”