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By Karma Wilson. 2017
As Dormouse dreams--and snores--his way from winter to spring, he imagines going on fantastical adventures with his best dormouse friend.…
Whimsical illustrations feature other animals entertaining themselves with dart games, cross-country skiing, flying airplanes, and more while Dormouse hibernates. Readers can also follow the friend's journey to Dormouse's house, where she wakes him up for some real life pleasures, including daydreaming. This is the perfect bedtime book to snuggle up with when spring isn't coming fast enough.By Colin Meloy. 2020
A silly and sublime bedtime book from the New York Times bestselling children's book author Colin Meloy.Giggle your way to…
sweet and silly dreams! A simple goodnight routine turns marvelously madcap in this cleverly rhymed picture book. Instead of settling down to sleep, Dad bakes bread, Mom fixes the roof, and Grandma plays cards with a ghost. And between the dog, the cat, Sister, and Brother, there's at least three different wars being waged! A modern classic perfect for read-aloud fun and bedtime alike.• A wildly fun read-aloud book for families• A laugh-out-loud book perfect for any child who struggles with getting ready for bed• Written by the lead singer of the Decemberists, the silly and clever rhymes make Everyone's Awake fun for both parent and child.Fans of Goodnight Already and Dinosaur vs. Bedtime will find Everyone's Awake to be a perfect path to a good night's sleep.• Children's books for kids ages 5-8• Family read-aloud books• Books for bedtimeColin Meloy is the lead singer and songwriter of The Decemberists, and the author of several children's books, including the New York Times bestselling Wildwood series. He lives in Portland, Oregon.Shawn Harris is an artist and musician who lives in Northern California. He is the illustrator of several award-winning children's books including Her Right Foot and What Can a Citizen Do?By Eva Markert. 2020
Amos's mum has married the nice Mr Baldwin and calls him Henry. Amos doesn't know what he should call him,…
so he sticks with "Mr Baldwin" for a start. Amos has loads of fun with him. Mr Baldwin has a talking budgie and the longest handkerchief in the world. He takes Amos to bed every night and tickles him until he's had enough or he thinks up funny stories with him. And he is always there when Amos needs help. Amos therefore realises one day that Mr Baldwin is not just Mr Baldwin, but his dad, and indeed the best dad in the whole world!By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2020
A new bedtime classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site!It's time for…
bed and this little octopus is more than happy to volunteer! He's all ready to put his parents to bed! Bath time, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, and tucking everyone in is a whole new challenge when the kid is in charge (and especially when everyone has eight arms!). From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz comes a romping, rhyming, hilarious tale sure to entertain wiggly bedtime readers everywhere.• Perfect for children who are learning good bedtime, bath time, and toothbrushing habits• Silly and clever rhymes make this a perfect read-aloud book• From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream TrainAny child who loves Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, I Am Not Sleepy and Will Not Go to Bed, and Llama, Llama, Red Pajama will love How to Put an Octopus to Bed!• Read-aloud book for kids ages 3–5• Toddler book about brushing teeth• Goodnight books for toddlersSherri Duskey Rinker is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series and Steam Train, Dream Train. She lives in Chicago with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons.Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including There Are Cats in this Book, There Are No Cats in this Book, and Is There a Dog in this Book? She can usually be found in her studio in London, unless she's outside researching and sketching.By Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd. 1975
In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and…
the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight. One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a must for every bookshelf and a time-honored gift for baby showers and other special events.By Ralph Fletcher. 2005
The colorful boyhood of a popular author comes to life in this personal account Imagine learning from a nosy classmate…
that your mother is having yet another baby. To Ralph's classmates, news of one more Fletcher baby is just "scuttlebutt." But for Ralph, the oldest of nine, being part of a large family means more kids to join in the fun―from making tripods in the woods and "snicking" up the rug, to raising chicks and even discovering a meteor (well, maybe). It doesn't feel like there's life beyond Marshfield, Massachusetts. Then one day Dad's new job moves the family to Chicago, and there's so much Ralph has to leave behind. In this humorous and captivating memoir, Ralph Fletcher traces the roots of his storytelling.By Mélanie Watt. 2009
HERE'S THE STORY, IN A NUTSHELL: I NEVER sleep. It's way too scary. I could have bad dreams about ghosts,…
dragons and polka-dot monsters! So I stay awake by keeping myself busy night after night after night ... But avoiding sleep results in severe side effects, like exhaustion. That's when I find out something alarming: all my dreams are about to come true! A squirrel like me wouldn't want that to happen, so I set up a Plan and try to shed some light on the problem. But things get messy! Will I survive this ordeal? Will I thank my lucky stars? Will I get some much needed shut-eye? READ MY NUTTY ADVENTURE TO FIND OUT ... *Caution: This story is not suitable for unicorns.By J. S. Pinillos. 2020
¿Te atreves a soñar junto a tus hijos? ¿Te gustaría hacerlos felices en sus sueños?¿Quieres que duerman a gusto, sintiéndose…
seguros y acompañados? Pues anímate a contarles los cuentos de este innovador libro. Un enfoque nuevo para dormir a los más pequeños y pequeñas de la casa.Unos cuentos en los que madres, padres, niños y niñas comparten sus sueños. Sueña con tus hijos.Comparte sus sueños.Transmíteles la seguridad de saber que estarás ahí, con ellos, en sus sueños. Para que los niños se duerman sabiendo que el amor incondicional de sus padres también los acompaña en el mundo de los sueños. Cómo quererse y confiar en uno mismo, cómo amar y respetar la diferencia, cómo contagiar la alegría o perder la timidez son algunos de los temas tratados en estos maravillosos cuentos. En definitiva, pequeñas historias que animan a soñar todos juntos, a compartir los sueños. Léeles cada noche uno de estos treinta cuentos para soñar juntos. Por el autor del best seller infantil Mi camita, con 50.000 lectores.By Eva Markert. 2020
Amelie has been wishing for a little sister for a really long time, so she is overjoyed when she learns…
that little Maya is on the way. An exciting time begins. Very soon, Amelie notices that caring for a baby isn’t always easy, and there are some things she still doesn’t know about babies. For example, that they often have no hair, cry a lot and can’t eat candy eggs. But Amelie does her very best to be a good big sister.By Eva Markert. 2020
Little Amos is staying over with his cousin Amelie for several days because his Mum is away. It is much…
more difficult for two to fall asleep than one. There is always something exciting happening! They meet a fairy and a nose biter, and Amos’s hamster disappears. In addition, they make secret plans, sneak up on Amelie’s parents, play games in the dark, and much more.By Harriet Muncaster. 2019
Fans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally ready for…
her first sleepover!When Isadora is invited to stay at her friend Zoe's house, she's so excited. Isadora has never been to a sleepover before! They're going to bake cakes, eat midnight snacks, and have endless magical giggles together. They may just have to stay up all night to fit it all in!Sink your fangs into all of Isadora's adventures! Isadora Moon Goes to SchoolIsadora Moon Goes CampingIsadora Moon Goes to the BalletIsadora Moon Has a BirthdayIsadora Moon Goes on a Field TripIsadora Moon Saves the CarnivalBy Liz Braswell. 2016
What if the sleeping beauty never woke up? Once Upon a Dream marks the second book in a new YA…
line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. It should be simple--a dragon defeated, a slumbering princess in a castle, a prince poised to wake her. But when the prince falls asleep as his lips touch the fair maiden's, it is clear that this fairy tale is far from over. With a desperate fairy's last curse controlling her mind, Princess Aurora must escape from a different castle of thorns and navigate a dangerously magical landscape--created from her very own dreams. Aurora isn't alone--a charming prince is eager to join her quest, and old friends offer their help. But as Maleficent's agents follow her every move, Aurora struggles to discover who her true allies are and, moreover, who she truly is. Time is running out. Will the sleeping beauty be able to wake herself up?By Herman Parish, Lynne Avril. 2012
A slumber party! Amelia Bedelia has been invited to sleep over at Rose's house. But sleeping is boring, isn't it?…
Luckily, Amelia Bedelia and her friends find so many fun things to do!By Sam Mcbratney. 1994
By Diana Hendry. 1999
Little Mouse keeps Big Mouse awake with his worries about nighttime noises. Big Mouse offers him earmuffs, but the quiet…
only makes Little Mouse feel lonely. By morning, both mice are sound asleep in Big Mouse's bed.By Cynthia Rylant. 2006
Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza,…
and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.By Mercer Mayer. 1968
By Valeria Wicker. 2020
This hilarious and adorable picture book about creativity, fear of failure, and embracing your imperfections is perfect for kids and…
budding artists of all ages.After an inspiring visit to the local art museum, Raven Rembrandt is eager to create her own beautiful masterpieces. But the only thing she can seem to draw are ugly doodles -- and they won't go away, no matter how hard she tries to discard them! After a few increasingly inventive attempts to get rid of them, Raven realizes that the only way to learn to love her art is to just create.Valeria Wicker's endearing and quirky art style adds humor to her sweet and whimsical story about overcoming a fear of imperfection and failure.By Daniele Lippi. 2020
Esta é a história de um dragão, ou melhor, de um pequeno dragão: O Pequeno Dragão das Nuvens. Um dragão…
que adora pular, mas não pode fazê-lo em sua nuvem macia. Esta é a história de uma garota que se torna amiga dela. Uma garota que vê nesse dragão, um companheiro de brincadeira. Esta é uma história sobre a beleza de dar e a alegria de receber. Esta é uma história sobre coragem, respeito e amizade. Um conto de fadas para todas as idades, que com sua simplicidade, trará um pouco de alegria e esplendor para o leitor. A história perfeita para fazer seus filhos adormecerem com um sorriso no rosto e alegria nos olhos (pelo menos com minha filha sempre teve esse efeito).By Daniele Lippi. 2020
Esta es la historia de un dragón, o más bien, un dragoncito: el Dragoncito de las Nubes. Un dragón al…
que le encanta saltar, pero no puede hacerlo en su nube suave y mullida. Es la historia de una niña que se hace amiga del dragoncito. Una niña que hace del pequeño dragón su compañero de juegos. Es un cuento sobre la belleza de dar y la alegría de recibir. Es un cuento sobre el valor, el respeto y la amistad. Una fábula para grandes y pequeños que les dará un poco de alegría y les asombrará a pesar de ser tan sencilla. El cuento perfecto para dormir a vuestros peques con una sonrisa en sus labios y el asombro en sus ojos (a mi hija por lo menos siempre le hacía el mismo efecto