I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight (Pop-Up Book) [Hardcover]

Deborah Norville (Author), Rachael A. O'Neill (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Veteran TV journalist Norville tackles the medium with which she's most familiar in her first children's book, a lift-the-flap/pop-up title about television's negative influence on a child's bedtime dreams. Watching TV or playing video games before bed inspires scary visions of monsters for the young protagonist, while quieter pursuits such as reading books or painting model cars conjure peaceful images of "a world of chocolate rivers with fields of candy trees." Norville's message here is bound to be a parent-pleaser and may coax (or perhaps even frighten) some young TV-addicts into changing their ways. But readers may have trouble following the rhyming, occasionally stilted story (an awkward tense change in one spot doesn't help). A vexing format hides most of the text beneath flaps (as many as three scattered across a spread), which must be lifted in the proper sequential order to avoid confusion. Smaller flaps hide spot art, adding to the puzzlement. O'Neill's bold-hued, at times garish paintings have a rough, oil-on-board texture, and her androgynous child protagonist is limited to two expressions throughout: wide-eyed apprehension and sweet, smiling sleep mode. Ages 3-7. (Nov.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 12 pages
• Publisher: Golden Books (October 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307106098
• ISBN-13: 978-0307106094
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,557,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deborah Norville is a veteran broadcast journalist with nearly three decades reporting experience. The anchor of the nation's top-rated syndicated newsmagazine, Inside Edition, she is credited with bringing new strength and respect to the program. Inside Edition is regularly seen by roughly five million daily viewers nationwide, as well as 30 foreign countries.

Norville brings curiosity and energy to her work. She made national headlines and received awards for her gripping reporting from inside the Davidson County, NC jail, reputed to be the nation's toughest. There Norville lived behind bars, treated like any other inmate to give viewers a rare glimpse at what jail life is really like. Her eye opening reports underscored how little 'rehabilitation' truly goes on.

She stepped behind a microphone to give viewers the inside story on the music business. Writing and recording a pop song and later shooting the music video to go with it. She has taken her viewers in an F-16 over the destruction of the World Trade Towers in 2001 and brought them to the crash site in Colombia where only four people survived the horrific crash of an American Airlines jet. Norville also conducted the first interview with Paula Jones after her lengthy legal battle with President Bill Clinton.

Deborah Norville is also an accomplished author. Her first book, Back on Track: How To Straighten Out Your Life When It Throws You A Curve (Simon & Schuster, 1997), a motivational self-help book which draws upon her experiences at NBC's Today Show. I Don't Want To Sleep Tonight (1999, Golden Books) offers children and their parents suggestions to keep scary dreams away at night. It became one of Golden Books strongest sellers. I Can Fly (2001, Golden Books) followed with advice on building children's self esteem.

Norville is a sought after lecturer, speaking on current events, work/family balance and motivation. Her website www.dnorville.com offers advice for busy moms (including menus and shopping lists), homework tips, and observations of the world around us. She and her husband, Karl Wellner, have three children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every parent needs this book!, November 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight (Pop-Up Book) (Hardcover)

I have been having a rough time with my 3-year old in the evenings - she does not want to go to sleep. I saw Deborah Norville on the Today Show and thought I would give the book a try. My daughter LOVED it! She walks around holding the book, playing with the flaps, and asking me if it is bedtime yet!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book full of lift the flaps and pop-ups, November 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight (Pop-Up Book) (Hardcover)

A parent's dream. My little one and I were going through a difficult time with night-terrors. I saw Deborah Norville on the Today Show and I loved the warm and loving way she confronted the same situation. Now my son and I snuggle up and explore this wonderful book with a supportive message. We are already seeing the results of turning off the TV and reading this story together before bed!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book!, November 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight (Pop-Up Book) (Hardcover)

I liked this book immensly, and it is one of my 3 year old's most requested read-alongs. If you want to teach your child the value of reading, that it's ok to shutoff the TV and the video games, this is the book for you!!