Hide and Sleep

by Melanie Walsh

At bedtime Princess Poppy decides that, instead of going to bed, she is going to hide, trying several hiding places before finding the perfect one

Hardcover

First published September 15, 1999

About the author

Melanie Walsh (born 18 July 1964) is an English writer and illustrator of children's books. She studied at Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art.

Walsh has published 46 works in 98 publications. Her books have been translated into nine different languages.[1]

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This simply story is about a child who does not want to go to bed. Poppy would rather play hide and seek! She hides in the hamper, behind the couch and in the dog bed. Finally, she hides under her blanket, and falls asleep for the night.
The artwork is very bright and colorful. The illustrations look like they were made in a collage style. The illustrations do a very good job of disguising Poppy in all of the places that she hides.
This book would be well suited for a toddler story time. This book could be changed into a flannel board story and it would be enjoyed immensely by the children. The words are very simple and are written in large type, also making the book perfect for reading to a single child. If read to an individual child, this book could help introduce the child to reading basic words on their own.

[Thia]

sleeping, hiding