Bedtime!

by Christine Anderson, Steven Salerno (Illustrator)

It’s bedtime. But Melanie is far too busy to sleep. The tower she is building needs to be BIGGER—what if elephants come over to play? Yet Mom is just as stubborn as Melanie, and somebody is going to take a bath, put on her princess pajamas, kiss Daddy goodnight and get under the covers for a bedtime story. The only question With irresistible illustrations by Steven Salerno, this hilarious picture book—based on a real event in the author’s life—will light a mischievous gleam in the eyes of parents and children everywhere.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 16, 2005

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Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melanie is a little jealous when her Mom finds someone else to tuck into bed, read a bedtime story to, and pin a pretty pink bow into beautiful hair...But, when she misses daddy's special nighttime kiss, she knows she really missing out on all the best things about bedtime.

Used for "Family Jammie Storytime"-November, 2009.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taken from an actual event in the author's life, Melanie ignores her mother's call for bedtime, and continues to build her block castle. As her mother continues the bedtime rituals, Melanie soon discovers that being ignored isn't much fun when the shoe is on the other foot.

[Lacy | literary_lacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great bedtime story that would be good to read as your nightly routine! My daughter particularly enjoyed it!

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very sweet story about a little girl named Melanie who is too busy for her nighttime routine, so her parents substitute the dog for those events. The narrative is humorous and the colorful illustrations are terrific. I can imagine that this would be a perfect story to read with younger children who can relate to Melanie being unable to break away from her playtime.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

When melanie is too busy playing to go to bed as she is told, her mother gives special treatment to the dog. Cute story for reluctant sleepers.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous children's book! Possibly my favorite!