Is It Time? [Paperback]

Marilyn Janovitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996

A wolf cub gets ready for bed with help from its dad in this gently, rollicking rhyme. The adult wolf keeps checking his watch as the cub brushes its fangs, puts on its pajamas, climbs into bed and goes to sleep. "After just a few readings, this rhyme will begin to work its way into a family's bedtime vocabulary".--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-With his father's help, a young wolf cub gets ready for bed-he bathes, brushes his teeth and fur, puts on pajamas, and is tucked in. With its chantlike rhythm, this cumulative rhyme will appeal to even the most reluctant bed-goers. Janovitz's cartoonlike illustrations, done in watercolors and soft colored pencils, add charm to the words. The technique of using stark white as a background is successful in helping the pictures truly stand out. A whimsical bedtime choice.
Rachel Fox, Port Washington Public Library, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Ages 2-5. Bedtime and bath time are perennially hot topics for preschool story times. This book, with a simple, jaunty text and expressive, economical drawings, will fill the double bill for cozy-sized groups as well as lap use. A wolf cub asks his papa, "Is it time to run the tub?" "Yes, it's time to run the tub." "Is it time to rub-a-dub-dub?" "Yes, it's time to rub-a-dub-dub." A catchy refrain builds as the two go from brushing fangs and combing bangs to dressing for bed and tucking in Ted. The clean, soft pencil and watercolor pictures strike a good balance between the characters' wolfish qualities and more human ones. The verbal repetition also makes this a pleasing choice for novice readers. Julie Corsaro --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558585451
• ISBN-13: 978-1558585454
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,352,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars such affection conveyed in the drawings!, July 28, 2000

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Jeffrey Jonas (Elizabeth, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is It Time? (Paperback)

I'm not a dog/canine person but Marilyn's wolf father and cub are draw with such affection, they convey joy and kindness what's not hinted at all in the writing! The illustrations tell their own story, placing this book high on the bedtime-read bed-shelf. The text has just enough repetition to combine the best of a sing-along song without being insulting to the reader. A pure delight!

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice bedtime book, June 29, 2008

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AmeliaBedelia - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is It Time? (Hardcover)

This is a nice bedtime book about a wolfcub going through his bedtime routine. It includes taking a bath, brushing teeth (fangs), brushing hair, dressing for bed, tucking in teddy bear, kiss goodnight, turning off the light.

It's a question and answer type storytelling--for example, "Is it time to run the tub? Yes, it's time to run the tub. Is it time to rub-a-dub-dub? Yes, it's time to rub-a-dub-dub."

It gives gentle encouragement for a reluctant child...you could perhaps go through each step in the process while you read the book, and do each thing that the wolfcub does.

5.0 out of 5 stars helps kids with bathtime/bedtime ritual, February 17, 2008

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motivated mom (silver spring,md usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is It Time? (Paperback)

This sweet little book helps little ones see the comfort and ritual of bathtime/bedtime. The simple little drawings express the delight of the bath and the nurturing of the parent. Great for babies or new readers to try on their own.