Ira Sleeps Over (Paperback)

by Bernard Waber (Author) "I was invited to sleep at Reggie's house..." (more)
Key Phrases: Tah Tah

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Sandpiper (August 13, 1975) Language: English ISBN-10: 0395205034 ISBN-13: 978-0395205037 Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,821 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #5 in  Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( W ) > Waber, Bernard #20 in  Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Festivals > Non-religious #91 in  Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Family Life > New Experiences

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• Lyle and the Birthday Party (Lyle the Crocodile) by Bernard Waber in Back Matter
• Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile) by Bernard Waber in Back Matter
• Lovable Lyle (Lyle the Crocodile) by Bernard Waber in Back Matter
• Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (Lyle the Crocodile) by Bernard Waber in Back Matter
• An Anteater Named Arthur by Bernard Waber in Back Matter

 

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars As a teacher I give this an A+., April 25, 1999 By A Customer This review is from: Ira Sleeps Over (Hardcover) This book is wonderful. As a second grade teacher, I read it so often to my class that the paper back book pages have fallen out. I'm purchasing the hard back version now. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best read-aloud books, November 14, 1998 By  [e-mail] "stynsberg" (Roseau MN) - See all my reviews Great book to read to the family at bedtime. It is definitely on of the best books to read aloud. You are forced to sound like a seven-year-old boy as you read. Addresses the fear of what one's best friend might think when he finds out that you still sleep with a teddy bear. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars "Is that your teddy bear?", November 14, 2006 By  Matthew (Boulder, Colorado) - See all my reviews Ira has a dilemma - he is thrilled to be invited over to Reggie's house for his very first sleep over, but his older sister got him really thinking. At home Ira sleeps with a teddy bear named Tah Tah. He's never slept without him. But what will Reggie think if he knew Ira slept with a teddy bear? What would Reggie say if he learned the bear's name is Tah Tah? "Suppose Ira doesn't like sleeping without his teddy bear. Suppose he absolutely hates sleeping without his teddy bear. Should he take his teddy bear with him? Will Reggie laugh at him?" Ira Sleeps Over is an outstanding, read-aloud bedtime tale. It is written with a firm grasp of kindergarten logic and will appeal to children and parents alike. Bernard Waber did a wonderful job of properly pacing the dialogue and it really is a delight to read out loud. There are a couple characters, providing an enjoyable opportunity to affect different voices and even different styles for the same character at different times. The book runs 48 pages, but it is very easy to finish in under ten minutes. My wife and I frequently read it to our two boys. It is a favorite of our 4-year-old and occupies a proud place among the top bedtime books on our shelf.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and touching This is one of our all time favorite read-alouds! Ira's voice is perfectly written, and his teddy bear dilemma is really gripping. Read more Published 2 days ago by Lindley C. Traynor 5.0 out of 5 stars this is my favorite book as a child. bought it for my cousins kid Ira Is The Best! Love This Book! Buy This Book! Published 15 days ago by Eric A. Brouker 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read Aloud Book Sleeping over at a friend's house for the first time is a major milestone in childhood that is often marked by a little anxiety. Read more Published 1 month ago by Robin Gaphni 5.0 out of 5 stars Pass it on to your kids! Being a parent of two I know how important it is to find books that help your children feel more secure about who they are through during every passage of their childhood, and the... Read more Published 5 months ago by Miss Dahl 4.0 out of 5 stars Taylor's Review In Ira sleeps over Ira sleeps over Reggie's house. And the problem was when Ira's sister kept on saying don't bring your teddy bear and said Reggie will laugh. Read more Published 5 months ago 5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR ALL YOUNG READERS! This book is great for boys and girls alike, but especially poignant for young boys who still want their sleepy pals but also want to be thought of as grown-up! Read more Published 12 months ago by Miss Judy 2.0 out of 5 stars Ghost story climax too scary. Not having read the book nor able to check it out from a library, I relied totally on reviewers 5 star comments when deciding to purchase this book. Read more Published 14 months ago by Barbara West 5.0 out of 5 stars I wish there were more than two Ira books These books are perfect. His ear for spoken language is dead-on. It's a joy to read aloud. Published 21 months ago by Roma Mix 5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Bedtime Story This is one of the sweetest bedtime stories, getting kids ready for sleeping over with a reassuring message. Best of all, it features two little boys. Read more Published 23 months ago by Karen E. Lindenberg 5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful This is timeless kiddie lit story: Ira is invited to his first sleep over. Ira's older sister, however, casts doubt in Ira's mind. Read more Published on June 12, 2007 by Patricia Thiel Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (August 13, 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395205034
• ISBN-13: 978-0395205037
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,821 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #5 in	Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( W ) > Waber, Bernard
  #20 in	Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Festivals > Non-religious
  #91 in	Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Family Life > New Experiences

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As a teacher I give this an A+., April 25, 1999

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This review is from: Ira Sleeps Over (Hardcover)

This book is wonderful. As a second grade teacher, I read it so often to my class that the paper back book pages have fallen out. I'm purchasing the hard back version now.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best read-aloud books, November 14, 1998

By	[e-mail] "stynsberg" (Roseau MN) - See all my reviews

Great book to read to the family at bedtime. It is definitely on of the best books to read aloud. You are forced to sound like a seven-year-old boy as you read. Addresses the fear of what one's best friend might think when he finds out that you still sleep with a teddy bear.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Is that your teddy bear?", November 14, 2006

By	Matthew (Boulder, Colorado) - See all my reviews

Ira has a dilemma - he is thrilled to be invited over to Reggie's house for his very first sleep over, but his older sister got him really thinking. At home Ira sleeps with a teddy bear named Tah Tah. He's never slept without him. But what will Reggie think if he knew Ira slept with a teddy bear? What would Reggie say if he learned the bear's name is Tah Tah?

"Suppose Ira doesn't like sleeping without his teddy bear.
Suppose he absolutely hates sleeping without his teddy bear.
Should he take his teddy bear with him? Will Reggie laugh at him?"

Ira Sleeps Over is an outstanding, read-aloud bedtime tale. It is written with a firm grasp of kindergarten logic and will appeal to children and parents alike. Bernard Waber did a wonderful job of properly pacing the dialogue and it really is a delight to read out loud. There are a couple characters, providing an enjoyable opportunity to affect different voices and even different styles for the same character at different times.

The book runs 48 pages, but it is very easy to finish in under ten minutes. My wife and I frequently read it to our two boys. It is a favorite of our 4-year-old and occupies a proud place among the top bedtime books on our shelf.