Awake to Nap [Board book]

Nikki McClure (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 2006 | Age Level: 2 and up

This striking, high-concept board book showcases McClure’s distinctive collection of alphabet papercuts. Created while her son was napping, each is accompanied by a letter of the alphabet and features a baby exploring the world in some way. Charmingly, the book ends at the letter N, when baby nods off to sleep.

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About the Author

Nikki McClure lives in Olympia, WA.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 16 pages
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books (October 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570615071
• ISBN-13: 978-1570615078
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.4 x 6.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful images but lacking in content, May 1, 2009

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Marjorie Chardin - See all my reviews

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I love Nikki McClure's artwork and nearly bought multiple copies of this book at once to distribute among "expecting" friends. But I'm glad I purchased just one copy (for my nephew's first birthday), as I don't think I'll be buying more. Per the norm, the pictures are beautiful and touching, but I'm actually worried this will confuse my young nephew as he learns the alphabet. The concept of stopping at "n" to nap is cute, but not exactly a lesson in toddler academics. Not to mention, many of the alpha-words aren't going to mean much to a small child. In short: I suspect this is more for artistically-minded mothers than for their children. Also, I was a bit surprised by the small size. The dimensions are mentioned here (6in x 6in) but I wasn't quite prepared for how little that was. But I suppose that's typical of board books...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loves this book!, December 16, 2006

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Kassandra Bradberry "mom2sol" (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book because I am a fan of Nikki McClure's art. I attempt to purchase her calendar every year but sometimes I'm too slow and miss it This year I got smart and ordered it a couple of months ago along with this book.

I was expecting the book to be more for me, however, my 1 year old adores it. She signs "again" when we're done reading and I have to start over again, and again...

The art work is lovely and the words are very soothing. My daughter especially loves the "K- Kale Kiss" and kisses the book at this part.

Well done. I'm also sad when it ends (like I'm guessing my daughter is) if only life hadn't gotten so busy we might have the whole alphabet. But I guess we'll settle for, "Awake to Nap" and keep reading it again, and again...

5.0 out of 5 stars lovely baby gift, April 2, 2008

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Ellen (Bainbridge Island, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Nikki McClure's partial alphabet book perfectly encapsulates my experience of being a mother and an artist. You start off with a grand scheme, and only part of it ever comes to fruition before the baby wakes up, snacks need to be offered, etc etc etc. It's a lovely little bon-bon of a book, with very sweet images.