How Will I Ever Sleep in This Bed? [Hardcover]

Della Ross Ferreri (Author), Capucine Mazille (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

The adjustment from crib to big-kid bed can be a scary one. But with a little imagination and lots of plush toys, it won't be so bad.

It's time to make that move to a big-boy bed--but one little boy feels a teeny-bit intimidated. It's just so HUGE and empty. Who better to help fill the space than his endearing and cuddly stuffed animal friends? Now the bed's not so big, but is there any room left for him?
Capucine Mazille's friendly pictures present a very appealing young hero, and give every plush creature its own distinct personality.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS–A slight, rhymed story about a child who feels lost in his new, big-boy bed. His solution is to have nearly all of his stuffed-animal friends join him. Predictably, once his companions are ensconced, there isn't enough room for him. After a good deal of rearranging and most of the toys jettisoned to the floor, the little guy snuggles down with his favorite lamb and drifts into dreamland. Expressive, warm-toned, kid-friendly spreads and a simple text make this title appropriate for sharing. While a number of books deal with this childhood transition, libraries may want to purchase this title because of its basic language and approach.–Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402714920
• ISBN-13: 978-1402714924
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars delightful book!, December 2, 2005

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Happy Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Will I Ever Sleep in This Bed? (Hardcover)

Even at age 5, my daughter is sometimes hesitant to sleep alone in her big bed. Reading this book together has helped her feel more secure in that it encourages her to take her stuffed animal friends to bed (instead of me!)

We both love the delightful story and adorable pictures!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun book if you are learning to sleep in your own bed!, November 14, 2005

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Margaret O'Hair - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Will I Ever Sleep in This Bed? (Hardcover)

I think this is THE BOOK
to get when your child is learning
how to sleep on their own in their bed.

Unfortuately, my bookstore was out of it. . .I can see why! but luckily I can have it delivered from my friendly Amazon bookstore!

A keeper!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great author, great family!, December 9, 2005

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M. Chodaba (Highland, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How Will I Ever Sleep in This Bed? (Hardcover)

I just had the privilege to read this book 2 days ago. I have the great privilege of knowing the author, Della, and her family personally as I have been their dental hygienist for years. Believe me, that in itself is an honor and a privilege! But to see this book and to read it is an honor and a thrill! This will be a WONDERFUL Christmas gift for any baby/toddler on your gift list. The story is beautiful...filled with the love and compassion that Della gives to her own children. It is a well written and soft-hearted story...the kind of storybook that your children will just love to snuggle up with. It is the kind of book that adults will like to read to their children...it will be reminiscent of your own childhood! The story line makes you feel comfortable and loved. It will be a Godsend for children who are making that transition from the crib to the bed...let's face it, that's probably the first of many of our major transitions in life! If there could only be such a nice book for all of the many changes we go through in life! To make a long story short, it's a beautiful book...your little one will adore it!