This is a sweet children’s book encouraging a bedtime routine. Join us as Carol talks about her newest book, Before I Sleep: I Say Thank You, with Pauline Books and Media illustrated by Mary Rojas. She is excited that her writing gives her another way to communicate with children. She loves to discuss using picture books with all elementary grade students and has presented about this at conferences. She starts her day exercising and doing yoga, then works on her writing and book promotion. She is the author of Where Am I Sleeping Tonight?- A Story of Divorce and Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room. Carol retired after teaching 4th grade for 35 years. She writes for children and she does an inspiring and encouraging job. Carol joined us for this episode to talk about her book and what inspired her to write children’s book.Ĭarol Gordon Ekster is an amazing author. It will add sweetness and joy before your little one falls asleep. It’s a great reminder to practice gratitude, and an excellent tool to teach children to examine their consciences every day. Read Before I Sleep: I Say Thank You written by Carol Gordon Ekster with your children to begin a nightly routine of saying five things you are grateful for before bed. Would you like to start a new bedtime tradition that underscores the importance of gratitude?  Please visit to find out how to bring this inspiring show to your community.īefore I Sleep I Say Thank You Interview with Children’s Author Carol Gordon Ekster Jedlie’s Magic Circus is fun for the whole family.

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