Just One More? (Soft-To-Touch Book) by Nancy Markham Alberts

by Nancy Markham Alberts

Is there a stratagem for delaying bedtime unknown to children? Possibly not, but the small bear in Nancy Markham Alberts' captivating text wants to climb a tree, search for honey, and catch a fish— decidedly a different way to avoid going to bed! Kind, loving mother bear acquiesces, much to the young bear's surprise. Observant readers will know exactly why the young bear is allowed to stay up and live out their best hopes for putting off the inevitable. Acclaimed for the beauty of this paintings of the animal world, John Butler's remarkable talent is enhanced by a translucent flocking technique that renders the lovely paintings wonderfully soft-to-the-touch. Like Bless This Mouse (Handprint), also illustrated by John Butler, this book is an exquisite tactile experience to share at bedtime.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published September 27, 2007

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preread at the library. This one has touchy feely pages which I'm sure would be a hit for tactile youngsters. I'm not sure my son will notice or care, but I'll have to see. The story is cute about a baby cub always asking for one more of something before he has to go to bed and mama indulges him since it is their last night before a long hibernation. Made me wonder why humans don't hibernate...

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't even know what this book was about. All I know, is that the bears were fuzzy. Probably too long for storytime, and the best part is petting the bears, anyway.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute book and the kids love to feel the fuzzy pages.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not exactly Pat the Bunny, but it has texture that is fun to touch, and is also about delaying going to bed at night.