At last—a bedtime book that is rhythmic and soothing, but also filled with fun.

Nighttime has come, and the little bunnies are in bed. Good night, good night, sleep tight.

But wait, what's that noise? Chuga-chuga-chuga. Sounds like the bunnies have left their beds. Mama and Daddy come to their room and lay down the law. No more tracks, no more trains, they say. And all is quiet until . . . zoom, zoom, vroom! Sounds like the bunnies are at it again. Will Mama and Daddy ever get them to sleep? Or will the parents fall asleep first— exhausted? And then what will those mischievous bunnies get into?

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2–Three bunny siblings find much better things to do than go to sleep. Each time their parents look in on them, they are playing with cars or trains or pretending to be cowboys and even a marching band. Despite numerous warnings, the noisy little creatures just cannot stay in their beds. Finally the house is quiet, but when the youngsters creep down the hall and discover their parents fast asleep, they plan to play all night long. But soon a new noise is heard, the snoring of bunnies who have played themselves to sleep. A simple pattern moves this tale along. Mama and Daddy are trying to wind down for the evening with a bit of reading and some tea and carrot cake, but loud sounds from the bedroom send them repeatedly upstairs to admonish their children and put them back in bed. The colorful, folksy gouache illustrations bring real personality to the text with expressions of exasperation, amusement, and joy. The text is placed in and around the art and has a large, bold font to emphasize the raucous sounds of the little rabbits. Despite the winning illustrations, the tale seems a bit stale and overly long.–Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH
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From the inviting jacket picturing three bunnies jumping on their beds to the last good-night line, the antics of these mischievous cuties will command repeated bedtime readings. After tucking in their little bunnies and saying good night, Mama and Daddy settle down to read. Soon, however, telltale sounds reveal that the bunnies are not in their beds. "Click Clack": the bunnies are setting up train tracks on the floor. "Clip Clop, Clip Clop": they are riding hobbyhorses. "Zoom, Zoom": they are racing cars. Mama and Daddy are stern: "No more tracks, no more trains, no more horses, no more cars. No more mischief!" In the end, the bunnies still seem to have outsmarted their parents; but have they? The simple design, charmingly attired bunnies, and witty details (Mama is reading Hare Raising Stories)in the gouache illustrations add a cozy layer of warmth to this fresh, engaging take on a familiar scenario. The sound effects, rendered in large type, will inspire a chorus of giggles as well as plenty of participation. Good night; sleep tight. Julie Cummins
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Lexile Measure : AD360L
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 0375839615
Grade Level : Preschool - 2
ISBN-13 : 978-0375839610
Product Dimensions : 10.81 x 0.41 x 9.46 inches
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade; 1st Edition (January 23, 2007)
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Reading level : 3 - 7 years
Language: : English

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Sweetness

Must Have!

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019

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My students (2-3 year olds) LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. My co-teacher and I read this with a lot of character but we do that for every book, and this just happens to be one that they can’t get enough of reading. We read it nearly everyday transitioning to nap time. As they are going to bed they’ll say “good night, good night, sleep tight” it’s so cute! Planning to get copies for parents to read at home.

For those that think that the book sends the wrong message to children, I’d like to say as a teacher, it’s all about the message YOU send them. It is not practical to read any book to a child as is and not provide them context. You give children pre-reading and comprehension skills by talking about what’s going on in the story, why it’s important, and how it relates to their life. For example, in my class while reading the story I’ll stop and say “Oh, yesterday M was like the bunnies and didn’t want to stay in her bed. Then when nap was over she didn’t want to wake up and was very cranky! Do you think the bunnies are going to be cranky in the morning? Should they go to bed like mommy and daddy said?” Reading to children is more than the words on the page. Have conversations with them, they understand more than you think.

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Carly

Teaches a poor lesson-disobey your parents

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019

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I rely on reviews heavily when buying products. The reviewers really failed me here. I only found one other reviewer that had the same issue I did...I am amazed by this. The bunnies don’t go to bed after being told. This occurs the entire book...like 4 times. In fact, it’s the entire premise. The bunny’s really never go to bed...they just fall asleep. I don’t understand why society consistently sees (mistakes) disobedience as cute or funny. I wasn’t amused and won’t be sending this message to my child.

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JustMe

Just okay

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2019

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I got this in my Amazon book box for ages 0 mos - age 2 and this was an okay book, it wasn't the best in my box, at least not for our family. I found it cute and engaging but if I were looking at it in store I would have put it back. i will keep it, though, my kids will enjoy it but it won't be my favorite to read to them.

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Ben and LarissaTop Contributor: Children's Books

This is a fun read, and has been a favorite of my ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017

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Mama and Daddy Bunny put their three little bunnies to bed again, and again, and again only to find the bunnies keep getting out of bed and getting into mischief! This is a fun read, and has been a favorite of my four-year-old's since he was a little over two. We all love Marisabina Russo's books. She has such a way of illustrating the joy, frustration, laughter, and small dramas of family life. This book does just that -- brings laughter to the daily challenges families experience around bedtime. Both perspectives (the children and the parents) are conveyed. The illustrations are just so charming. This book is a little long, but the repetitive phrasing and vivid onomatopoeia maintain a preschool-aged child's attention.

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Product Faulty

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019

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I didn't really care for the story, but the pictures were nice and I like the addition of the onomatopoeias. Unfortunately I returned this item because it had two blank pages in the middle of the book. Based on the context, it was missing two pages, not that two blank pages were added in. Since I didn't really find the story appealing, I requested a refund instead of a replacement. I'm hoping anyone who buys this book gets a complete book.

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Julie Q

No more mischief, bunnies!

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020

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My two year old son is absolutely in love with this book. He's hugely into bunnies but also loves the phrases that repeat and joins right in. The illustrations are delightful, including the slight bags under the bunny parents' eyes after their third or fourth visit to their children's room. It's a huge hit in our household!

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Vē

We love this book!

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019

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My toddler typically enjoys books with a higher picture to word ratio. I imagine it's a developmental imperative. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book was so engaging that the amount of words wasn't off-putting for them. The story is cute, the illustrations are pleasing and it's a great bedtime book.

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Laura M.

Our new favorite bedtime book

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019

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I received this book with my Amazon Prime subscription box. It is fantastic. Tons of fun and just the right amount of repetitive. My 10 month old loves all the "noises" the bunnies make. Will buy again and again as gifts for expecting parents.

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queenb

Will Always Remember This Book

Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2015

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I have read this a thousand times to my son, and every time I get to the "zzzzzz" part, he laughs hysterically. Will always remember this book!

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