Snelste verhaaltje voor het slapengaan ooit

by Louise Fitzgerald

Met Het snelste verhaaltje voor het slapengaan ooit! van Louise Fitzgerald en illustrator Kate Hindley wordt elke avond voorlezen een feestje. Dit superleuke en interactieve prentenboek wordt gegarandeerd een bedtijdfavoriet!

Dit is het snelste verhaaltje voor het slapengaan ooit. Ja, dat hoor je goed. Het is maar tien woorden lang. Maar ho, wacht eens even. Is je kussen opgeschud? Zijn je knuffels goed ingestopt? Zit je klaar om zelf de bladzijden om te slaan? (Want je voorlezer slaat weleens een pagina over…) Dan kan het voorlezen nu beginnen. Of… toch niet?

Met dit grappige prentenboek, in een vrolijke vertaling van auteur Lotte Stegeman, hebben (groot)ouders en hun kinderen er een bedritueel bij. Kinderen zullen voortaan graag op tijd naar bed willen om dit verhaal te horen! De kleurrijke, paginagrote illustraties vullen het interactieve verhaal perfect aan.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

Published September 21, 2023

Reviews

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This bedtime story is only ten words long. But first we have to warm up our voices to read the story. Then we have to remember to give a big stretch and a yawn. We have to make sure we are comfy in bed with all our pillows. Then we have to double check that we have all our stuffy toys. Our story needs a special fanfare with a little drum and a toy horn. Once everyone is snuggled up, we can finally hear the ten-word story. And we can finally sleep tight.

This book is so fun and cute! I love all the distractions that go on and on until we can finally be ready to read the "bedtime story". I just know my nieces will be dissolving into giggles at our sleepover tomorrow when we read this together!

The illustrations are really cute and hilarious! All the animals are doing silly things in the background trying to get ready for bed. Every page is full of funny things that add to the story. Adorable!


Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author/ publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

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This is a super fun story that will make your kids giggle! They will love that they get to do all of the warmup stuff before the actual story…because the story itself tells them to! The illustrations are cute and well-done, and the littles will enjoy getting to engage with their parents even more before bed. It will probably feel to them like they’re getting away with something, which is always a hit.

Look for this at the beginning of April!

Thank you to NetGalley and Nosy Crow, Inc for an eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

[Bibibabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gutenachtgeschichte für wenn die Kinder abends noch nicht schlafen können

"Die allerkürzeste Gutenachtgeschichte der Welt" ist ein lustiges Bilderbuch für Kleinkinder. Im Buch wird die Geschichte erzählt, aber nur nachdem die Kinder sich zum Schlafengehen vorbereitet haben. In den meisten Seiten geht es also um die Vorbereitungsschritte vir der eigentlichen Geschichte. 

Das Buch ist sehr schön illustriert. Es gibt viele Tier-Figuren, die das Einschlafsritual begleiten. Sie werden nicht vorgestellt und es gibt streng genommen keine Handlung bezüglich dieser Figuren. Sie gehen ins Bett und es fühlt sich doch ein bisschen an, als würde man auch für diese Figuren vorlesen. 

Meine Kinder haben ein paar Abende Spaß gehabt, die Geschichte zu hören, aber das Interesse hat nicht lange angedauert. Das finde ich ehrlich gesagt nicht verkehrt, weil das Buch Tätigkeiten verlangt, die die Kinder dann aufregen, zum Beispiel Kuscheltiere sammeln. Wir wissen jetzt, dass unsere Kinder 18 Kuscheltiere haben. Bis sie alle gesammelt haben kann es also ein bisschen dauern. 

Ich denke, die Geschichte eignet sich für Abends, wo die Kids wirklich noch nicht müde genug sind, um einzuschlafen.

[Ms. B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fans of bedtime stories with active children and harried adults (i.e. Interrupting Chicken, Olivia, illustrations that remind you of Richard Scarry's or interactive read alouds (i.e. The Monster at the End of this Book, Pigeon) will enjoy this.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this title.

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ready for the quickest bedtime story ever? It only consists of ten words. However, you have to be perfectly prepared for it. Getting ready for the story is extensive and not an easy feat. Everyone has to be tucked in with fluffed pillows, including the stuffed animals. There are vocals to prepare yourself to read the quickest bedtime story with the best voice possible.

THE QUICKEST BEDTIME STORY is a cute and engaging read that is full of humor. While the story itself is quick, the events leading up to it isn't. However, it is packed with fun activities for children and parents to do together before reaching the end and settling down for bedtime. The illustrations are vibrant and as silly as the text and I love how it features animals.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this as a bedtime story for children aged four and up who love animals and humor. Just be prepared to read because the book itself isn't the shortest, but it's unique, silly and engaging.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Colorful and charming illustrations fill each page of this picture book [3.5] completely as the tension rises over the course of the book. Of course, as readers quickly realize, it won't be the quickest bedtime story ever since getting ready for the reading, what with vocal warmups, stretches, getting comfy, some fanfare, and checking to make sure all members of the audience are accounted for, all needing to be handled first, before the reading even starts. While the bedtime story is purported to be only ten words long, it takes a long, long time to get to that story. The experience described here as the various animals snuggle in their beds and get ready for the story is ever so relatable, which will make readers and listeners smile as they read it and even participate at various points. Obviously, this is a must-have for anyone planning a bedtime read aloud.

[Steff Fox · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wouldn’t say that this is a bad children’s book. I mean, it’s going to get kiddos engaged. I’m sure a great many of them will have a lot of fun with the elongated bedtime story purporting to be the shortest one ever by “prepping” the kids for bed and inserting a secondary story.

All of that said, my goodness, I couldn’t stand reading this.

This is sadly the sort of book that I would probably hide from my kids if I was unfortunate enough to find it in my house. I’d actively avoid purchasing it. And I would read it quite begrudgingly were I ever asked.

Honestly, better to force the husband to read it.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Cuppa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever! is, of course, not all that short. The narrator promises that it will be and then stalls on the actual storytelling while asking the listeners to take actions that will prepare them for the very short story. The illustrations are light-hearted and fun to go along with the silly, interactive text. There is the danger that this story will rile children up more than it will help them wind down, but it is too fun to not take the chance. It would be a great story-time book or read aloud for any time of day.

[Lisa Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn't just a super cute bedtime story, it's also a fantastic way to enjoy the idea of having a bedtime routine. Who doesn't sleep better knowing you've done everything you need to do today? The pictures are bright and busy, and I'd recommend this for everyone with a small child. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

[Justine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one looked like it was going to be quick and funny. The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever! Did not disappoint hahah. My daughter’s favourite part was voice warm up and she kept going back even when we finished reading it and giggled the whole time. The art was done so well, it was realistic but cartoons and nice and bright.
Thank you to Netgalley and Noisy Crow Inc for the complimentary copy.

[Morgan the Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a lot of fun! However, the actions within it might do the opposite of what readers would want for a bedtime story: make their child ready to sleep. It's a bit too action-filled and chaotic for what I'd consider a good choice, and has some bits that I can see kids getting wrapped up and stuck on. It would work for some audiences and could have an opposite effect on others. Fair warning.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book promises the quickest bedtime story ever. It's only 10 words long. First, you have to get ready for bed and ready for a story. It's clever, similar to The Book With No Pictures. For older kids or for a second reading, you can ask kids to look for the animal who is ready for bed right away.

[Julia Shelburne · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun bedtime story! This book shows the reality of a bedtime routine, at least the reality I know to be true. I laughed out loud several times and know my toddler would enjoy this as well.

Thank you NetGalley and Nosy Crow for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

[Lisa Gisèle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own


Very fun bedtime story. Thr illustrations are a perfect match for such a fun story.

I will be buying for robby

[Lynsaroo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A ten word bedtime story? Sounds perfect! But first, we need vocal 👄 warmups, a good stretch, pillow fluffing, all the 🧸 stuffies tucked in. Oh gosh, what more could you possibly need? Sounds like bedtime at my house!

[Celine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!! What a great bedtime story! It has everything...comedy, drama, booger searches. What more could you want.? This book will have your kids rolling on the floor (or in bed).

[Annamarie Carlson (she, her)]

Meant to be read at bedtime, but could work as a bedtime storytime read aloud or for a stuffed animal sleepover storytime.

[Tina Hoggatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interactive bedtime (natch) story that involves only ten words - and a long, funny preamble. Kate HIndley's illustrations are jolly.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute, preschool and up[

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found in L4L Volume 134.

[Liz Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun little book! The illustrations are adorable, too!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet bedtime book for kids who need a little procrastination before settling down.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I should have known by the title, that this would not be a quick bedtime story, and not one that would settle them down. The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever! is only ten words, but getting ready for this story was another matter altogether. The story gets the kids involved by asking them to do a variety of things to get ready. They got to warm up their voices, get all their stuffed animals ready to listen and more. If course this got the kids going, being silly and loud, which did the opposite of what I want a bedtime story to do. They had a lot of fun with it, but next time we will read it earlier. The illustrations reminded of the Richard Scary books with whimsical animals, lots of detail and colour and a lot of fun. I know my grandkids will want me to read this one again and again, but it is NOT a bedtime story.

[Mehsi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tja, iets té chaotisch voor me en ik was ook teleurgesteld in het kortste/snelste verhaaltje. Wel leuke art en ik moest lachen om die laatste panel. Succes jongens!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny!