A little girl imagines herself snuggling in a bear's den, curling up like a kitten, and hanging upside down from a tree with a snoozing bat, as she joins a sleepy variety of loving animal companions at bedtime. For children under three.
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Ages 1-5. Now available in a large, sturdy board book edition, this enchanting bedtime story will soothe and beguile children and adults alike. As a little girl wonders what it would be like to sleep like animals do--curled up in a basket, or hanging upside down, or lying in a hollow log--the carefully detailed pictures show her peacefully slumbering as she rests on a cat's warm fur, hangs companionably next to a bat, and is lovingly held by a raccoon. Although many of the pictures are funny, the overall atmosphere of the book is tender, dreamy and (yawn) very soporific.
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Beyond a doubt, the author and the artist possess intimate knowledge of small children. Creating a lulling bedtime audiovisual diversion, Howard's story and Cherry's pictures are mutually enhancing, revealing a child's sleepy fantasies. She lies in bed and wishes she could curl up in a basket with a cat or in a downy nest with baby birds, sometimes hugged by a friendly raccoon in his hollow log. . . . The book should appeal to parents looking for ways to settle down active little boys and girls who will tune into the narrator's imagination and lose themselves in the lovely, full-color dream scenes.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Very Cozy Book,
By Tracey Fuller (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: When I'm Sleepy (Board book)
Jane Howard lulls us to sleep with soothing adjectives such as cozy, curl, stretch, yawn and warm, while we're drawn in by Lynne Cherry's illustrations utilizing brilliant colors and life-like imagery. This is a simple bedtime story that pacifies both reader and listener. It draws you in with the repetition of the phrase, "When I'm sleepy," and keeps you in a very tranquil mood until the very end. I read this book to my children in order to calm myself down. Days are hectic for both children and their parents, and I always found this book to be of comfort to both. There is an appreciation for nature and a glance into our wildlife, their habitat, and how the animal kingdom comes to rest. The earth tones of green, orange, red and blue are found on every page. The young girl sleeps beside the animals in their sprawling or confined surroundings and appears content in every posture. This book roams through the mind of a sleepy young girl wishing and wondering what it would be like to sleep with turtles in a swamp, raccoons in a hollow log, penguins on the freezing ice or giraffes standing up. She is pictured on each page doing those things that transform the setting but not the mood of the story. In the end she discovers the place she desires most is her own cozy bed with warm cuddly blankets and a soft pillow. On the final page, fluffy white clouds above her head reveal the various animals she had imagined as she was falling asleep. I think this book is a delightful alternative to counting sheep! I would recommend it to anyone who like me is always trying to find ways to get children to relax. You cannot read this book without becoming relaxed. It's like a magic potion. Jane Howard captured the essence of falling asleep in a unique and captivating way. The illustrations seal the words inside a cozy blanket of color and style that makes this book a true work of art!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute illustrations - excellent bedtime read,
By Robotpirate (New Rochelle, New York USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: When I'm Sleepy (Board book)
My 16 month old son hands me this book almost every night. The main character is a little girl who wonders what it would be like to sleep where animals do - in different surroundings (e.g. birds nest, underwater). The illustrations are colorful and show different animals sleeping in their respective environments.
5.0 out of 5 stars
beautiful pictures,
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my daughters are 3, 7 & 10 and all love this book for different reasons. the story is simple, but so sweet. the pictures are gorgeous! it is a perfect story to relax with before a nap or bedtime. i highly recommend it!
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I wonder how it would be to sleep in a swamp or a hollow log or crawl into a cozy cave and sleep all winter. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
I wonder how it would be to sleep in a swamp or a hollow log or crawl into a cozy cave and sleep all winter. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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