Sleepy Time

by Gyo Fujikawa

As night approaches, sleepy children prepare for bed. Also shows how different animals sleep.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

20 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Gyo Fujikawa was an American illustrator and children's book author. A prolific creator of more than 50 books for children, her work is regularly in reprint and has been translated into 17 languages and published in 22 countries. Her most popular books, Babies and Baby Animals, have sold over 1.7 million copies in the U.S. Fujikawa is recognized for being the earliest mainstream illustrator of picture books to include children of many races in her work, before it was politically correct to do so.

-Wikipedia

Reviews

[La Coccinelle]

I haven't read a Gyo Fujikawa title in decades! I know I had a few of her books when I was little. I don't recall this one, though. It's really cute, a simple bedtime book that shows adorable children getting ready for bed. It also shows how a few animals sleep.

I can see this being a bedtime favourite for winding down after a long day. The pictures are relaxing to look at, and the text isn't too overwhelming.

Overall, this is a lovely bedtime book for young children.

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[Ashley Paulsen]

Night Night! Don’t let the bed bugs bite! This book is a perfect bedtime story for kids ready to sleep! I recommend this book 100%

[Mary]

Pretty much always love picture books illustrated by Gyo Fujikawa, and this is no exception.

[Laralee Lynch]

I liked the style of the pictures, but the text was really not too my taste. Uninspired.

[Annie MacPherson]

Cute illustrations, but no narrative arc

[Rachel]

18-mo.-old Evalyn's absolute favorite right now. She love the children, the puppies, the kittens, the farm animals, and -- especially -- turning the book upside-down when we come to the page about the "lazy sloth." I have loved Gyo Fujikawa's darling illustrations since I was a child -- it's nice to share them with my own children now that I'm grown.

[Nielson]

Originally published in 1975, this Sleepy Time reprint is a great book for youngsters before bedtime. The books talks about bedtime routines, where one might sleep, and it also covers how some animals sleep. The old-fashioned pictures give the book a very retro feel.

[Sylvester (Taking a break in 2023)]

2.5*
3* art
2* words/story

Love the sleepy-time genre (yes it IS a genre). Nothing better than reading a lovely rhythmical sleep-inducing story to a fresh-from-the-bath and cuddly Squirt. Especially all different animals going to sleep. This one has some weird lines, but sweet pictures.

[Kimberly]

Cute bedtime story for kids and great pictures.

[Cws]

BB-Fuj

[Jake Yaniak]

There is an irony in the fact that, while virtually all children's books end with 'bedtime', Sleepy time ends with the rising sun and the words, 'Good Morning'.

[Cheyenne]

Cute little book about getting ready to go to sleep. Really cute illustrations.

[Kari]

Super cute pictures... my granddaughter loves this book

[Hilary]

I love the super cute pictures, but the story is a little choppy and doesn't really flow.

[Espresso]

I like this book because it shows a routine for bedtime and allows kids to see how important things like hygiene are for health.