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No Nap! Yes Nap!
Mama says, NAP.
Baby says, NO NAP!
Baby wants to CLAP, DRINK, READ....Anything but NAP!
Margie Palatini brings her signature humor to this rollicking sing-song read-along, inviting readers on a fast-paced chase through every room in the house as we follow Mommy on her quest to settle Baby down for nap. Dashing from family room to living room, both on the table and under it, through the kitchen and even hiding in the laundry basket, acclaimed artist Dan Yaccarino creates a hilarious romp in his signature retro style that culminates with mommy and baby collapsed - AT LAST -- fast asleep in a chair.
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Baby says, NO NAP!
Baby wants to CLAP, DRINK, READ....Anything but NAP!
Margie Palatini brings her signature humor to this rollicking sing-song read-along, inviting readers on a fast-paced chase through every room in the house as we follow Mommy on her quest to settle Baby down for nap. Dashing from family room to living room, both on the table and under it, through the kitchen and even hiding in the laundry basket, acclaimed artist Dan Yaccarino creates a hilarious romp in his signature retro style that culminates with mommy and baby collapsed - AT LAST -- fast asleep in a chair.
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32 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2014
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July 26, 2015
Our LO (18 months) was immediately drawn to the beautifully engaging illustrations in this book. We loved them - crisp, and capturing the essence of 'mommy' and 'little one,' and the few elements that identify 'home.'
The plot, however, repetitively emphasizes negative behavior patterns - parent-child power struggles over nap time. Mommy: "Yes nap." Baby: "No nap, no no no." Both my husband and I got uncomfortable while reading - feeling a strong pull to change the plot line. I'm also not a fan of the baby talk. (While I will not say it's a right or wrong choice to speak that way, it is a philosophical parenting choice - choosing to speak to your child in a way that's simple but similar to how you speak with others, versus using baby talk.)
While cute (on an adult level) and definitely based on real-life, I prefer to read things emphasizing positive behaviors at this stage in our eager-reader's development. Perhaps when we can hold a shared discussion, and talk about what if's, and identifying poor, good, better, and best choices in behavior, then I would consider adding this back into our repertoire. It sends the wrong message for now.
Then again, had I simply read it in advance, I would've come armed with a few builds to make the story a teachable moment. I didn't do my homework in advance. Shame on me - Lesson learned!
The plot, however, repetitively emphasizes negative behavior patterns - parent-child power struggles over nap time. Mommy: "Yes nap." Baby: "No nap, no no no." Both my husband and I got uncomfortable while reading - feeling a strong pull to change the plot line. I'm also not a fan of the baby talk. (While I will not say it's a right or wrong choice to speak that way, it is a philosophical parenting choice - choosing to speak to your child in a way that's simple but similar to how you speak with others, versus using baby talk.)
While cute (on an adult level) and definitely based on real-life, I prefer to read things emphasizing positive behaviors at this stage in our eager-reader's development. Perhaps when we can hold a shared discussion, and talk about what if's, and identifying poor, good, better, and best choices in behavior, then I would consider adding this back into our repertoire. It sends the wrong message for now.
Then again, had I simply read it in advance, I would've come armed with a few builds to make the story a teachable moment. I didn't do my homework in advance. Shame on me - Lesson learned!
March 21, 2018
First sentence: Mama says, Nap. Baby says, NO NAP! Nap, yes, says Mama. Yes yes yes! Nap, no! No no no!
Premise/plot: Will Baby take a nap? How long will it take to get Baby to nap? Will Mama need a nap too?!
My thoughts: I like this one. I do. I think the enjoyment--in part--comes from not overthinking it. How can you overthink a picture book? By worrying about the dangers of baby talk. By seeing the short, simple incomplete sentences as a threat to your child's language acquisition. By judging the mom for everything she does or doesn't do right. By seeing the BABY not as humorous or realistic but as a super-dangerous role model, a threat or danger to your own child. Read what you want to read to your child, with your child. Be as scrupulous as you want. But here's the thing...in my personal opinion...kids aren't taught to misbehave or be naughty through books. Naughtiness comes naturally. Even if you never pick up No Nap! Yes Nap! chances are that a power struggle over nap time will occur at your house if you have a little one.
Text: 4 out of 5
Illustrations: 4 out of 5
Total: 8 out of 10
Premise/plot: Will Baby take a nap? How long will it take to get Baby to nap? Will Mama need a nap too?!
My thoughts: I like this one. I do. I think the enjoyment--in part--comes from not overthinking it. How can you overthink a picture book? By worrying about the dangers of baby talk. By seeing the short, simple incomplete sentences as a threat to your child's language acquisition. By judging the mom for everything she does or doesn't do right. By seeing the BABY not as humorous or realistic but as a super-dangerous role model, a threat or danger to your own child. Read what you want to read to your child, with your child. Be as scrupulous as you want. But here's the thing...in my personal opinion...kids aren't taught to misbehave or be naughty through books. Naughtiness comes naturally. Even if you never pick up No Nap! Yes Nap! chances are that a power struggle over nap time will occur at your house if you have a little one.
Text: 4 out of 5
Illustrations: 4 out of 5
Total: 8 out of 10
March 21, 2021
A mother tries to convince her baby to take a nap.
This picture book portrays the common parent-child power struggle when it comes to nap time and bed time, which it renders comic. The mother is making the classic mistake of attempting to negotiate with her child as if she were her equal instead of being the parent and enforcing rules and boundaries. Small children intuitively understand whether or not adults are presenting themselves as an authority and have no qualms about taking full advantage of the situation.
The text is simple and straightforward, mimicking early childhood speech. The illustrations are humorous, whimsical, and vaguely Midcentury Modern.
This picture book portrays the common parent-child power struggle when it comes to nap time and bed time, which it renders comic. The mother is making the classic mistake of attempting to negotiate with her child as if she were her equal instead of being the parent and enforcing rules and boundaries. Small children intuitively understand whether or not adults are presenting themselves as an authority and have no qualms about taking full advantage of the situation.
The text is simple and straightforward, mimicking early childhood speech. The illustrations are humorous, whimsical, and vaguely Midcentury Modern.
June 12, 2017
Picked this book up in the library, excited read it with my kid who doesn't like to take naps by herself. Get to the part where the kid finally agrees to take a nap and where does she do it? On the mom's lap!!!!! What mother wants her kid to think that's an appropriate place to nap!?!?! Most moms have to work hard to get that to stop.
August 26, 2018
It's a really quick book, with simple rhymes, and really cute art. This feels somewhat more for the parents, cause they deal with this back and forth of yes and no every day all day. It's nice to laugh about it every so often, and if it helps keep your kid quiet, or put them to sleep, it's a good story in my book.
November 6, 2019
Simple enough text that your child will be truly reading it before s/he reads even a Bob Book. But I don't care for the power struggle between mom and kid. I've enjoyed works by both of these authors before but this just doesn't work for me.
January 15, 2020
While adults will certainly relate to this one, I'm afraid it sends the wrong message to kids. The repeated disrespect and disobedience from the baby reinforces negative behavior patterns. I won't be using this in story time. The illustrations are awesome and pull it from 1 star to 2.
January 24, 2018
This book is cute and reflects the struggle of putting your child down for a nap.
May 4, 2019
BCFL Checkout. A read to herself, then to me at library return.
May 29, 2019
Trying to get the baby to nap with many other activities. Eventually, everyone gets a nap. (Also, the words no and yes feature heavily here.)
June 5, 2019
Getting Baby ready for a nap. B
September 22, 2019
Cute story. My 2 year-old grand daughter liked it. Only grown ups appreciate the humor of the mommy wanting the nap. May encourage baby to protest her nap if she doesn't already do so on her own.
August 19, 2020
Mama wants baby to take a nap but baby has other plans! Chaos ensues. What will convince baby that it's time for everyone to have a rest?
March 10, 2022
Weary Mothers of toddlers and energetic toddlers will enjoy this active on the way to nap time. Sweet ending.
January 8, 2017
A simple and perfect for making sounds and actions with baby book about a mother trying to convince her child to nap. any age group.
April 25, 2015
This wasn't my favorite story by Margie Palatini, but it speaks of something that is certainly familiar. The endless debate that the very young wage against taking a nap. I don't know what it is about a nap that seems so reprehensible, but no child ever seems to want to go along with one without putting up a fight. They must really believe that they are going to miss something if they close their eyes. The fact that a bedtime story finally wins out, but also causes the parent to fall asleep with the child is what really won me over. That's happened to me, and I'm sure it's happened to many other people as well. This might seem like a book for children, but it's really a plot that parents will relate to more than their children.
May 18, 2016
A baby/toddler picture book about a mom trying to get her little one down for a nap. And of course it isn't nap time yet - running, drinking, and playing must be done first. And that favorite word the toddlers like to say - No!
I think any mom can identify with the mom in this story - trying to persuade her little one to take a nap. Not sure would work for storytime - better for one on one reading. Full color illustrations.
I think any mom can identify with the mom in this story - trying to persuade her little one to take a nap. Not sure would work for storytime - better for one on one reading. Full color illustrations.
September 10, 2014
I loved this book. I'm reading other people's reviews and have no idea where everyone is coming from. The art here is adorable and sweet, the story is simple but in the hands of a solid story-teller, golden for a baby storytime. The fight between mom and child is timeless, and frankly as an adult, I still have the fight every day with my inner mom. Maybe I should move to a country that believes in siestas . . .
December 10, 2014
Not one of Palatini's best, but I could identify with this as I swear this is the conversation I have with my toddler every time it's nap time. However, I really disliked the illustration of the mother - she was waaaaay too skinny.
October 31, 2014
Nothing really creative to this story. Even the illustrations failed to stand out. It is targeted towards the pre-reader, so a toddler might find the scenes of fighting naps as humorous, but I really think that, even with a toddler, this book would have a short shelf life.
February 23, 2016
Relatable, hilarious, and a hit in storytime. Illustrations are chunky and cute and language mimics choppy baby-talk with lines like "NO NAP. Baby drink!" but it totally works and parents didn't seem worried about improper grammar.
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March 30, 2016Baby finds all sorts of ways to resist a nap until Baby and Mama finally find themselves napping together.
Age: 1+
Practice: Talking (This book will engender a great deal of discussion among young children who do not want to nap.)
Age: 1+
Practice: Talking (This book will engender a great deal of discussion among young children who do not want to nap.)
August 13, 2016
Lively illustrations perfectly complement the words to tell the story of a mother trying to wrangle her child for naptime. As a parent, I thought it was great. I shared it with my wife who also really enjoyed it, but we won't be reading it to our son any time soon. This one was just for us.
November 1, 2013
Cute story about the power a toddler has to resist taking a nap. Energetically illustrated.
September 9, 2014
Baby provides plenty of distractions when Mom insists that it's naptime. Funny situations, repetitive text, ink illustrations colored digitally. PreK-2.
September 17, 2014
I really liked the drawings, but the "story" wasn't much of anything. I did like that the mom participated in some of the things the baby was doing to try to get out of her nap.
August 12, 2014
Much more appealing for parents than kids, I think.
A little repetitious in a way that made me crosseyed. I giggled in the end, though.
A little repetitious in a way that made me crosseyed. I giggled in the end, though.
August 21, 2015
Simple words, funny pictures.
August 27, 2014
Perfect rhythming book, short and sweet.
September 19, 2014
baby time, possibly....
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