Perfect Picture Book Friday is back! Very exciting. A big part of the excitement is being able to introduce books that I have read and that I don’t want anyone to miss. So today I want to tell you about an adorable book for naptime/bedtime.
Written by Carole Gerber
Illustrated by Tracey Campbell Pearson
Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2014
Ages:1 to 3
Themes: Naptime, Bedtime, Language Fun
Opening:
When I tuck you in,
what do I see?
Two little eyes shining at me.
I see two little ears
that I want you to tweak
and a round little nose.
Can you push it? Beep! Beep!
Brief Synopsis: (from School Library Journal) A stuffed bunny cavorting on the endpapers as well as a puppy, bunny in its mouth, standing guard by a bed in the following scene, usher children into this delightful bedtime ritual.
Resources: Reading the book encourages parent/child interaction as different body parts are introduced in the bedtime ritual. And HERE are some fun bedtime games.
Why I Like This Book: There can never be enough bedtime books and this one is sure to be a favorite. The rhythmic rhyme uses simple language that will have the toddler chiming in with the parent. Didn’t you want to chime in when you read the opening?? The illustrations are a perfect fit. Cozy and delightful! I especially loved the puppy and the bunny being a part of the bedtime ritual. There is no doubt that this is a Perfect Picture Book!
Susanna Leonard Hill, most magnificent host of Perfect Picture Book Friday, has compiled a categorized list of the books that have been reviewed. It’s an incredible resource for parents and teachers. For me as a writer, it has been a way to build my library list each week. To access the list, click HERE.
Penny Parker Klostermann 
Oh, I read about this book several weeks ago. Fun to see it here. I’ll see if it will work bedtime magic on Enzo to get him to bed!
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Here’s hoping it works that bedtime magic for Enzo 🙂
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Sounds like a really cute book. Thanks!
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Thanks for coming by, Darshana! It is VERY cute!
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As long as you keep any pen in your hand, I know you’re creating, Catherine!
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Very sweet!
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It’s really sweet, with the right amount of playful humor…just right for bedtime.
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It’s so true that there can’t be enough bedtime books! I’m a little bummed that my little ones aren’t so little anymore so I can’t read this to them (can you imagine my calling my 18 year old in his dorm room and reading a bedtime story to him? LOL!).
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Mine is 31. So no bedtime stories here. But if I read them before I go to bed, I think I sleep comfy and cuddly (hee hee) 🙂
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This is a keeper, Penny! I think we can never have enough great bedtime books – I’ll try to get this for my little granddaughter.
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I think you and she would love sharing it,Vivian.
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Oh, this book looks so cute, Penny! I love bedtime books. And now I have granddaughters, I have a reason to by them 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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That’s the best reason ever, Susanna. And thanks for PPBF! It is such an awesome community and resource.
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That is adorable. Love how lyrical it is. Have to admit like Julie I did think of Step in Time for a split second there. Thank you so much for sharing this gem.
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Another Step in Time reference! That makes me laugh all over again. I loved that song in the movie. One of my faves! Thanks for coming by, Diane.
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Your pick DOES sound delightful … we still do tuck-in time with our one remaining teen! Thank you for spotlighting this one!
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Sounds like a close family. I’m sure your teen has great memories and probably feels a connection to books.
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Two reasons that make me want to pick this up and devour – er… I mean READ it. 😉 –
1. The opening is great!
2. The dog looks like our basset hound, Clyde. 😉
Great review! 😀
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Those are two awesome reasons. I bet Clyde will enjoy the book, too!!!
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Oooh, this sounds lovely. Perfect to read to my little grandson!
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Thanks for visiting! I know you’ll both enjoy it 🙂
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This sounds sweet and lovely. I will be checking it out. Thanks for the review.
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Enjoy it, Rosi. And it is a new release so it may not be at your library yet. I requested my library buy it and they bought 4 copies!!
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The first thing that came into my head when I read the title is the Step In Time tune from Disney’s Mary Poppins! Not great for getting down to the business of sleep! Looks delightful, Penny!
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Ha! That’s funny! Now I can’t get that tune out of my head! And I can see Dick Van Dyke and and the chimney sweeps dancing on the rooftop! Actually, I really do see it because I couldn’t resist watching it on YouTube 🙂
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Haha! Hope you enjoyed it!
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So true – children love to cavort at bedtime. Lovely review Penny!
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Thanks, Cathy. And this is a perfect bedtime-cavorting book 🙂
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You do have a knack at find beautiful rhyming picture books. The illustrations are delightful! Great choice for our list.
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Thanks, Pat. I love it when I find a jewel like this.
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You always find the great rhymers, Penny! I don’t want my ears tweaked at bedtime though, lol.
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Oh the tweaking will be saved for the little ones 🙂 Thanks for coming by, Wendy.
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Thanks so much, Penny, for your lovely review. I especially appreciate that it comes from a writer who is also represented by EMLA! (This book was sold to FSG before Joan Paquette became my agent.)
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You’re welcome, Carole. Your book is so adorable. I love having it in my collection.
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Penny, This book sounds so sweet! I can see it appealing to very young kids. Great review!
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It is SO sweet, Robin. And the rhyme is SO appealing. It would make the perfect gift for a baby shower or a toddler birthday.
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Very endearing rhyme for the younger crowd, Penny!
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Yes! Endearing is a great way to describe this book. Thanks for reading my review, Joanna 🙂
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Super cute, Penny!
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And it’s super that you came by, Catherine. As much as you love poetry, I think you’d love this one.
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I feel bad for hanging up my picture book pen at the moment Penny but I do love them and one day far in the future I’d like to do a wordless one.
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