Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime [Hardcover]

Myra Wolfe (Author), Maria Monescillo (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: September 6, 2011 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

If only bedtime could walk the plank!

Charlotte Jane the Hearty gets all the juice out of her days with pirate-girl pizzazz! She loves swashbuckling sessions, treasure hunts, and Fantastic Feats of Daring—all of which prove she has formidable oomph. There’s absolutely no room in her day for bedtime. But can Charlotte Jane refuse to snooze and still be her hearty pirate self?

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Sketches from the Author
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I explored another style for Charlotte before landing on the final look.

This is Charlotte’s final look.

I first laid out scenes for the book with simple graphic elements.

Then illustrated them in black and white to capture the correct light and shadow.

Lastly I created the final color image.

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Review

"Monescillo's detailed and gently textured watercolors are full of insouciant pirate energy (Charlotte Jane's bravado is matched by that of her surly teddy bear, who wears an eye patch), and Wolfe's text has as much charm and verve as her heroine."—Publishers Weekly

 

"[This] bedtime story is satisfying, and casting a little girl as a pirate is downright refreshing."—Kirkus Reviews

 

 

"The use of dialogue and strong vocabulary results in a well-paced story that flows elegantly from beginning to end. The whimsical watercolor illustrations–accompanied by digitally created textures to add depth–are captivating, and perfectly complement the text. A generous helping of humorously entertaining pirate speak makes this an enjoyable choice for readers and listeners alike."—School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (September 6, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152061509
• ISBN-13: 978-0152061500
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 0.4 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #526,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! March 23, 2012

By Jim and Mandy Gamble

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My 6- and 9-year-old daughters (one of whom is named "Charlotte June") LOVE this book! Got it from the library, but decided to buy it after my sleepy Charlotte whispered, "Juicy sweet dreams, me bucko!" to me before dropping off to sleep one night. Adorable!

4.0 out of 5 stars My kids like it a lot! March 19, 2013

By L. Wickline

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My family is 3/4 night owls [me and my kiddos]. We do battle bedtime, but this story is a fun way to try to remind ourselves we need rest :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book! December 26, 2012

By Tatyana Cherkasskaya

Format:Hardcover

This is a great book for kids who don't love bedtime. It's about a girl pirate who fought sleep and won, and the consequences that followed. The language is just delicious and the illustrations are adorable. It is a big hit with my daughter.