Bernard's Nap [Hardcover]

Joan Elizabeth Goodman (Author), Dominic Catalano (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

A little elephant has trouble falling asleep at nap time.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-When a baby elephant refuses to take his nap, family members each take a turn trying to lull him to sleep. Mama sings Bernard the "Elephant's Lullaby," Papa reads him a sleepy story, and Grandma sits by him with her knitting needles peacefully clacking. However, all they succeed in doing is putting themselves to sleep, while contrary Bernard continues to insist he is not tired-until the house becomes so quiet that he gets into bed and goes to sleep on his own. Pastel illustrations depict an appealing elephant family whose members barely fit on the pages. A palette of rich, muted tropical hues adds interest to an average text.
Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

A small elephant has family members determined for him to nap. These rounded relatives have the tables turned on them. The youngest of children will catch on to humor of Bernard's gentle adventure. A 1999 Parents' Choice® Silver Honor Winner. (Kemie Nix, Parents' Choice®). -- From Parents' Choice®

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press; 1st edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563977281
• ISBN-13: 978-1563977282
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,916,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars First grade class enjoys "Bernard's Nap"., October 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bernard's Nap (Hardcover)

Recently my first grade class listened as I read "Bernard's Nap" and it seemed they thoroughly identified with the nap-delaying tactics employed by Bernard. Their eyes sparkled as he was not only able to put off napping for a bit longer, but was able to tuck in all the adults in the process. The pictures were soft and comfortable and filled with interesting and unusual details because Bernard's family are elephants, and as my childrens said, they live in an 'elephant world'!