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For one energetic three-year-old, there are countless reasons to love his new big boy bed. There's room now for Teddy to sleep with him, and his painted clay lizard, and Hippo. He can go under the bed and pretend to be a dog and scare his cat, Whiskers. Best of all, he can get out of his bed any time he wants—as long as his parents don't hear him! Written with warmth and humor, this story captures the feelings surrounding a rite of passage that every child experiences. Eve Bunting's simple, reassuring text and Maggie Smith's bright, lively illustrations are just right for beginning readers and listeners.
For one energetic three-year-old, there are countless reasons to love his new big boy bed. There's room now for Teddy to sleep with him, and his painted clay lizard, and Hippo. He can go under the bed and pretend to be a dog and scare his cat, Whiskers. Best of all, he can get out of his bed any time he wants—as long as his parents don't hear him! Written with warmth and humor, this story captures the feelings surrounding a rite of passage that every child experiences. Eve Bunting's simple, reassuring text and Maggie Smith's bright, lively illustrations are just right for beginning readers and listeners.
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Due to publisher restrictions the library cannot purchase additional copies of this title, and we apologize if there is a long waiting list. Be sure to check for other copies, because there may be other editions available.
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November 1, 2003 PreS-In this upbeat tale, Donny bids good-bye to his crib and moves into his new sleeping quarters. He familiarizes himself with his "big boy bed" by jumping on it, playing under it, and decorating it with his stuffed animals and blankie. Now he can get up whenever he wants to, and during the night, he tiptoes across the room to say good night to the current inhabitant of the crib, his new baby brother. Bunting's uncomplicated text hits the spot with its careful focus on ideas familiar to toddlers and its quiet, almost lyrical language. Done in cool shades of teal, lavender, and yellow, Smith's watercolor illustrations reflect the simplicity of the story. The open facial expressions and relaxed body language of the characters reinforce the book's positive tone. A worthwhile addition on a popular topic that will ring true with young listeners.-Liza Graybill, Worcester Public Library, MA
Copyright 2003 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
September 1, 2003 PreS. A little boy bids goodbye to his crib and steps across the room to his new bed, complete with "big boy sheets and a big boy quilt," not to mention a new book for reading in bed. After bedtime, he slides out of bed once to play and again to tiptoe across the room and whisper "Good night" to his baby brother, asleep in the crib. Written from the boy's point of view, the first-person text expresses childlike sentiments in simple language. The pleasant watercolor illustrations, bright in daylight and muted as night falls, complement the tone as well as the sense of the narrative. A very useful book for young children making the crib-to-bed transition.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2003, American Library Association.)
January 1, 2004 This amiable, reassuring book highlights the excitement young Donny feels when he moves into his new big boy bed. Now he has lots of room and new places to play--and "I can get outanytime I want." Bunting's simple text and Smith's bright, appealing illustrations recommend this book to toddlers ready to take the leap from crib to bed.
(Copyright 2004 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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