Bedtime story · 5 min read-aloud
The Side BowlA bedtime story about trying new foods and consent
A young koala meets an unfamiliar autumn food at dinner. When repeated questions make the table tense, an apology, familiar choices, and one little side bowl make room for curiosity without pressure.
- 22 illustrated pages
- Ages 2–8
- Short & long versions
- In the Luna app
Talk about it after the story
- What did the hero learn?
- Which habit from the story could we try this week?
- Why do you think it matters?
- Which picture would you like to look at again?
About this story
| Themes | Trying New Foods, Consent, Family Communication, Food Exploration |
|---|---|
| Length | 22 illustrated pages, about 5 minutes to read aloud (long version) |
| Ages | 2–5 (short version) and 6+ (long version) |
| The hero | Takes your child’s name and is a boy or a girl to match |
| Languages | English and Arabic |
| Access | In the Luna app; works offline once downloaded |
| Collections | Good habits |
