Written by Natasha Balseca

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Written by Natasha
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Illustrated by Dana Daniel
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Sleepy Head
Dormilón
Written by
Natasha Balseca
Illustrated by
Dana Daniel
Copyright © 2011 by Natasha Balseca
Illustrations copyright © 2011 by Dana Daniel
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First Monarca Press edition: June 2011
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Cover illustration by Dana Daniel
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Go to sleep, my sleepy head.
"Mommy, I can't," said Matteo.
A dormir, mi dormilón.
"Mami, no puedo," dijo Matteo.
1
Close your eyes and pretend that you are floating in the deep blue
sky on a big, white, fluffy cloud. Birds fly around you and sing a
quiet little song.
Cierra los ojos e imagina que flotas en un cielo azul sobre una
gran nube blanca y suave. Los pajaritos vuelan a tú alrededor y te
cantan una tierna melodía.
2
Now, go to sleep, my sleepy head.
"Mommy, I can't."
Ahora, duerme, mi dormilón.
"Mami, no puedo."
3
Close your eyes and pretend that you are in a boat gently rocking
back and forth with each wave on the deep blue sea.
Cierra tus ojitos e imagina que estás en un bote que se mece
suavemente con el ir y venir de las olas del mar.
4
Colorful fish swim around you like little rainbows that light up
your dreams.
Peces de colores nadan a tú alrededor creando pequeños arco iris
que iluminan tus sueños.
5
Now, go to sleep, my sleepy head.
"Mommy, I can't."
Ahora, duerme, mi dormilón.
"Mami, no puedo."
6
Close your eyes and pretend that you are lying in a bed of spring
flowers. The sweet smell and fresh breeze fill your dreams with
perfumes.
Cierra tus ojitos e imagina que estás acostado en una cama de
flores primaverales. El dulce aroma y la brisa fresca llenan tus
sueños con perfumes.
7
Now, go to sleep, my sleepy head.
"Mommy, I can't."
Ahora, duerme, mi dormilón.
"Mami, no puedo.”
8
Close your eyes and pretend that you are right here in your bed—
warm and cozy, bundled up in a soft blanket—while Mommy hugs
you and whispers sweetly.
Cierra tus ojitos e imagina que estas aquí en tú cama—cómodo y
abrigado, envuelto en tus cobijitas—mientras que Mami te abraza
y te susurra palabras dulces.
9
Now, go to sleep, my sleepy head, for you are very loved. Goodnight.
Ahora, duerme, mi dormilón, pues eres muy querido. Buenas noches.
10
sleep dormir
eyes
los ojos
song
la melodía
dreams
los sueños
bed
la cama
NATASHA BALSECA was born in Fairfax, VA. At age 16, her family moved
to Quito, Ecuador. Today, she lives in Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband
Fabricio and two sons. She is an educator with a Master’s Degree in Early
Childhood Education. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her
family. Both her sons, Nico and Matteo inspire her to write. This book is her
second contribution to the Monarca Press Series of children's books.
DANA BARKHOUSER DANIEL was born in Atlanta, GA and currently lives
in beautiful South Florida with her husband and two children. She has a BA in
Art from the University of GA. After a career in graphic design, she became a
full-time mom. Her children, Zack and Leah, always inspire her to draw and be
creative. Reading has been a large part of Dana’s life from a very young age, and
her hope is that every child can enjoy the gift of a good book. This is the first
children’s book that Dana has illustrated.
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Duerme, mi dormilón, pues eres muy querido.
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