The usefulness of imagination

the power of art

the importance of family relationships

the necessity of sleep

Anxious about losing his daughter

Hopeful that his daughter will be blessed by life

indifferent since he knows his daughter is safe

pease as he sees his daughter slumber

what the little girl is dreaming about

what worries the father about his daughter's sleep

what spirits surround the sleeping girl

what the father wishes for his little girl

sleep is similar to death

sleep is powerful over sleepers

sleep is necessary for everyone

sleep leaves sleepers vulnerable to dangers

Different creatures share important characteristics

Dreams are superior to real life

Sleep is necessary for growth and restoration

Animals protect and care for their young

Babies and trees share similarities

Babies develop like leaves on the branches of trees

Babies and animals both sleep and dream of great deeds

"My Little Girl" refers to the dreams of a sleeper, while "Sleepyheads" does not mention the content of dreams

"My Little Girl" addresses a sleeper directly, while "Sleepy Heads" talks about sleepers

"My Little Girl" discusses both pleasant and scary dreams, while "Sleepyheads" discusses only pleasent dreams

"My Little Girl" ends with the sleeper waking up, while "Sleepyheads" ends with the sleepers continuing to sleep.

Both use figurative language

Both personify sleep

Both explore the idea of sleep as necessary for growth

Both explore the idea that sleep is the brother of wishes