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

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 The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way Of Getting Children To Sleep ( Swedish: Kaninen som så gärna ville somna: en annorlunda godnattsaga) is a 2011 children's book written by Swedish author, psychologist and academic Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin [1] and illustrated by Irina Maununen. As its subtitle notes, the book is intended as a form of sleep induction. It uses standard hypnosis techniques to get children to relax; it differs from most children's books in that among the text to be read there are also instructions on how to read the text out loud, including the placement of deliberate yawns. [2] A sequel to the book, The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep, written by Ehrlin and illustrated by Sydney Hanson, was published in 2016. It is similar in structure to the original book but features a female protagonist, Ellen the Elephant. [5] See also [ edit ] 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 NewsUsers who like The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin, read by Fred Sanders, Kathleen McInerney Includes never-before-seen material that will make a difference at bedtime, including insightful sleep tips and answers to frequently asked questions to help guide families to an even more satisfying nighttime routine! This book uses all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to enable you to lull your child to sleep with a story. And this book includes insightful tips and answers to frequently asked questions to help guide families to an even more satisfying night-time routine and is beautifully illustrated by Sydney Hanson. They will go to anyone or anything that promises them heaven — your baby sleeping," says sleep expert Suzy Giordano. 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

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. Users who reposted The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin, read by Fred Sanders, Kathleen McInerney close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep Author Carl-johan Forssen Ehrlin, Irina Maununen, Linda Ehrlin, Matt HudsonThe book's plot consists of the title character, Roger the Rabbit ("Kalle Kanin" in the original Swedish), travelling with his mother to visit his Uncle Yawn; along the way they meet creatures including Sleepy Snail and the Heavy-Eyed Owl. [3] A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist" - New York Times Read more Details