Bedtime!

by Joan W. Blos, Stephen Lambert (Illustrator)

When a toddler resists going to bed, claiming that his stuffed toys are sleepier than he is, he watches his Grandma tuck each toy into bed and read them bedtime stories before he decides to go to bed, too.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1998

About the author

Joan Winsor Blos was an American writer, teacher and advocate for children's literacy. Her 1979 historical novel A Gathering of Days won the U.S. National Book Award in the category of Children's Books and the Newbery Medal for the year's most distinguished contribution to American children's literature. She lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grandma uses a bit of patience and child psychology in getting her grandson to go to bed for the evening. This one models behavior for adults as much as for kids.

[Sarah Casabona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bedtime is about a Grandma who gets her grandson ready for bed. The little boy does not want to go to bed yet, but puts all of his stuffed animals to bed. The Grandma decides to read a book to her grandson and he finally decides to get in to bed with his stuffed animals. The major theme in the story is to take your time and relax because nothing in life should be forced. I would give this book a five star rating because I think it is important for children to make decisions of their own. I also love how this book shows the sweet relationship between a grandma and grandson. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a special relationship with their grandparent.