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From the first day each of my children drove off with a driver’s license, they never left the driveway without me calling out, “Drive carefully!” They’ve been chuckling about this ritual for almost 30 years, but they remind me if I forget and as far as I know, they’ve heeded my words. I do want them to drive carefully, but the phrase means so much more: I hope you have a pleasant trip. Be happy in your destination. I love you.
Every family has its own mantra — “Peace be with you” or “See you later alligator.” Here are some children’s books that celebrate the rituals and traditions that are woven into the times of our lives.
Bedtime is loaded with ritual. From the songs we sing to the stories we read, to the light that’s kept on or off, to the animals, alive or stuffed that we snuggle with — doing the same thing every night can make going to bed a more peaceful time for everyone. The toddler and her little dog in Someone’s Sleepy know just what to expect from the first yawn to lights out. This is a sweet bedtime story for very little children about the most familiar things.
Someone’s ...