Lola tiene sueño
Lola Is Sleepy
A cozy bedtime story with pajamas, yawns, and a soft good night from mamá.
Lola tiene sueño (Lola Is Sleepy) is a short Spanish bedtime story for ages 4-7, written with one simple sentence per page and a calm, repetitive rhythm. It is designed for beginners and for parents who are not fluent — read it slowly, point to the pictures, and let the repetition do the teaching. You can read it online below or print it as part of the free starter pack.
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What this storybook includes
- • 8 short story pages
- • one sentence per page
- • beginner-friendly bedtime vocabulary
- • calm read-aloud flow for non-fluent parents
- • printable bedtime-story format
Read online
One sentence per page
Lola tiene sueño.
Lola bosteza despacito.
Lola se pone el pijama.
Lola busca su almohada.
Lola se acuesta en la cama.
Lola abraza a su osito.
Mamá le dice buenas noches.
Lola duerme con una sonrisa.
Vocabulary
How to use tonight
Yawn playfully on the repeated sleepy words to make the story memorable.
Let your child act out each page with simple motions, like stretching or closing eyes.
Repeat 'Lola tiene sueño' together before lights out.
Want more bedtime stories like this?
Get the bedtime story starter pack and begin building a calm, printable Spanish bedtime routine at home.
Questions about this story
Is "Lola tiene sueño" good for a child who is just starting Spanish?
Yes. Lola tiene sueño (Lola Is Sleepy) uses one short sentence per page and a small set of repeated, beginner-friendly words, so it works well for ages 4-7 and for families who are not fluent.
How long does it take to read?
About 3 min read. It is meant to be read slowly and calmly, and re-read on several nights so the language sinks in through repetition.
Do I need to speak Spanish to read it aloud?
No. The story is designed for non-fluent parents — read each Spanish line slowly, point to the pictures or key words, and use the vocabulary list when you need it. You do not have to translate every word.