Little Big Nate: No Nap!

by Lincoln Peirce

Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!

The star of the bestselling Big Nate book series is back in another board book adventure for preschool-aged children.Big Nate doesn't want to take a nap. But once he does drift off to sleep, he's delighted to find his imagination can take him to some fascinating places. The second book in the Little Big Nate series by bestselling author Lincoln Peirce is an interactive joy for young children and their parents.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Graphic Novels Comics

12 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2020

About the author

Lincoln Peirce is a cartoon artist from Portland, Maine. He lives with his wife and two children, and occasionally gives lectures to students about cartoon creating. Peirce writes the comic strip "Big Nate". Peirce's comic strip, Big Nate, is featured as an island on the famous children's website, Poptropica. Big Nate appears as the first cartoon on The Maine Sunday Telegram in the comics section.

He studied art at Colby College in Maine were he began cartooning. He also studied at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture before teaching art and coaching basketball at a New York highschool for 3 years. He currently plays hockey with "an old men's league" and describes it as his best sport as a child. In an interview with the Washington Post, Peirce stated that his last name is pronounced "purse" and is not a misspelling of "pierce."

Lincoln Peirce was a member of the "Surviving as a Print Cartoonist" Panel at the Maine Comics Art Festival with fellow cartoonists Corey Pandolph (Barkeater Lake, Toby: Robot Satan, The Elderberries), Norm Feuri (Retail, Gill) and with Mike Lynch moderating. On the panel Lincoln revealed he is currently working with some animation and licensing projects including the addition of a Big Nate island to the online game Poptropica.

Reviews

[Reading_ Tamishly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now that's the best representation of a kid's imagination during nap time in the classroom!

Nate hates nap but it doesn't mean that he loves to think what other various things he could do instead of napping.

I love Nate already!

Looking forward for more in this series.

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC.

[Josiah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lincoln Peirce's second "Little Big Nate" board book is even more appealing than the first. Nap time is at hand for preschooler Nate Wright and friends, but the very idea makes him grumpy. Why nap when there's a world of fun to engage in? There are games and toys to play with, sweet treats to snack on, and daring adventures that would take Nate to the edge of destruction en route to victory. Fighting burglars as a superhero doesn't sound half bad; neither does teleporting back in time to ride a woolly mammoth. Nate could journey to the far reaches of our world in a hot air ballon, or explore the solar system and trot on the moon. All these possibilities beckon...but a quick nap first couldn't hurt.

Action and adventure tug strongly at the minds of the ambitious. When we want to get started on a fantastic journey, rest and relaxation feels like a hindrance, but it prepares us to face the challenges ahead with maximum efficiency. Deep, restorative sleep is a wise prelude to adventure, and once Nate wakes up, look out: he'll be ready to use his cleverness and creativity to take on the world.

Little Big Nate Draws a Blank was amusing, but this followup book makes better sense and has more substance. Nate's personality is true to form, and I'm glad we get a glimpse of Francis, Teddy, and Dee Dee as preschoolers on page one. This series has real potential; Lincoln Peirce's forays into juvenile literature have been a smashing success. His stories and humor are such fun.

[Sharah Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter and I used to read Big Nate books when she was young, so it's great to see there is now a Little Big Nate series. This fun children's book is great for Pre-Schoolers who don't want to sleep! Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my digital copy.

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not to many kiddos like taking naps. To much to do and see. Little Big Nate tells us why he doesn't like taking naps and it was a great twist that will be a winner for both parents and little ones.

Taking naps helps children grow and have big imaginations. Plus give much needed time for parents to take a break. This one is a winner.

A Special Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Big Nate collection, but the previous one I’ve read from these more childish/young kids collection left me out a bit. This one was surprisingly better. Still from very young one, but the writing, the sentences, all felt funnier and more fun to read.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this clever bit of reverse psychology, a preschooler who yells "No nap!" ends up waking up from one.

[Literature Lattes · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Little Big Nate: No Nap!" by Lincoln Peirce is a cute children's book about a young boy that just doesn't want to take a nap! Luckily, he falls asleep and goes on adventures in his dreams! Is napping really such a bad thing?

This book was cute and our family enjoyed it. We enjoyed the bright colors and images. The dream scenarios were fun and engaging for children. Our family all liked the "eat cookies all day" part of the dream. The only thing that we did not like about the book was that it was so short. We wish there would have been either more examples of dreams within the sequence or maybe more elaboration. Overall this was a great book that we would recommend to friends with young children.

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was received as an ARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I absolutely loved reading this book and from the brilliant mind of Lincoln Pierce comes a book for our younger readers about the most hated activity for a toddler...Naptime! Being a former employee of a daycare center, I know the struggles for scheduling and executing naptime for our children and how they just want to move around and play all day. The imagination of Nate is unreal and very relatable to young children. I know our parents and young ones will enjoy this series and this book very much.

We will consider adding this title to our PIC BOOK collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Little Big Nate: No Nap!' with story and art by Lincoln Peirce is a toddler sized adventure of the middle grade comic strip star.

It's nap time, and Little Big Nate would rather do anything except that. He imagines himself playing sports and fighting dragons. He fights the nap so hard, he doesn't realize he has already fallen asleep.

These are pretty simple board books with not many words. Readers of Big Nate will recognize nods to the long running series. The art is fun with a young Nate and some drawings that look they are drawn by young readers.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who would have guessed Big Nate's younger self would be used to launch into a critical study of the whole "it was only a dream" series of Dallas, with appendices regarding other uses of the "actually, the character's fallen asleep already" trope in literature?! Well, you don't get that here, either, but what you do get is an improvement on the first LBN board book, with our hero both showing the imagination of a most typical kid, and protesting the benefit of staying awake at the same time. This is more of its own thing as opposed to just advert for the main titles, so comes with a firmer recommendation.

[Chelsea Shoemake]

NetGalley digital ARC

By Lincoln Pierce
Published by Andrews McMeel

Nate doesn’t want to nap. He’s has too many things to do, like be a knight slaying dragons, fly in outer space as an astronaut, or fight crime as a superhero. There’s no time for napping… or is there? Enjoy Nate’s dreams as he finally drifts off to sleep, where our imaginations can go wild.

Big Nate is extremely popular in my library, and by all accounts it stems from word of mouth between students. I can’t wait to share this with students who already love Big Nate but are either aren’t “big” enough for them, or who want to share their favorite character with younger siblings at home.

[E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Big Nate: No Nap! had such wonderful illustrations and my 2-year old and I enjoyed reading this together. I didn't like, however that on page one it says that "Nate hates naps." Hate is such a strong word and I skipped over this when reading. I don't want my son to know hate yet. Nate doesn't like naps would have been so much better. I know one word seems trivial but it's a strong little word.

[Bookaholic__Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super quick and cute read about a little guy who thinks he is too big for naptime. Nate can do so many things if he can stay awake....but in his dreams and imagination the things he can do have no limits.

Overall this was a quick and easy read. Great rhymes and easy sentences. Perfect for a new reader.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

[Yannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, I love the illustrations. This book is really colorful and an easy read. I just find it really funny and I think, younger kids will love it. It will also help mothers in encouraging children to sleep more which is also good. I just thought that it was longer than what I actually read.

[Monica Exley · Rating 4 out of 5]

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A fun story for all the little ones out there to enjoy. The story is short, sweet, and to the point. Let your imagination run wild because you can be and go anywhere in this book. Target population is most likely toddlers; especially toddlers that don’t like to nap. I recommend this book. So sweet.
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[joyce w. laudon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute title that has rhyming text and brightly colored, engaging illustrations.  Young children learn that Nate does not like to nap...will he fall asleep or won't he?  Little ones will enjoy seeing what Nate would like to do instead and discovering if he does indeed have that nap.


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Big Nate No Nap by Lincoln Pierce is a charming board book for toddlers. The bright colors and adorable pictures allow toddlers to use their imaginations. I enjoyed the short rhythmic words and look forward to reading more of this series as our son gets older. This was the perfect introduction for him. Hopefully it will make nap time a breeze!

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a comical story about fighting your nap, but dreaming of all the adventures you could take. It was cute and lighthearted. The illustrations are colorful and simple, and I liked how when it was Nate’s thoughts they appeared to be drawn with crayon. Overall, it was a simple and fun read.

3.5 stars

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Big Nate: No Nap! is a cute and colorful book that will engage preschoolers. Its a great book to encourage nap time daydreaming or sleep. The crayon drawings are lively and fun. This would be a great addition to a preschool classroom!

[Matt Sweeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet tale highlighting the power and joy of little boy dreams. With engaging rhymes and humorous pictures, this one is sure to capture your little boy's imagination. This one will easily find itself on the young child's nightstand.

[Jennyfer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Big Nate hates naps. Don't all little kids? This is a cute journey through all of the things a child would rather be doing instead of wasting time sleeping.

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

[Violet ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really short. I liked the cute, colorful pages and the rhyming throughout, but ny eight and four year old where not fan of this one. Its definitely one for smaller age children? Maybe one to three years old? I feel like for that age group it would be ideal.

[Ada · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute book! Very easy to read, with lots of colour and fun. The ending was really sweet and Ada thought it was hilarious. Definitely one we will read again and friends will love, if we get it for them.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bright, funny, and realistic describe this board book! Great for toddlers and PK who can wholly relate to not liking naps. Rhyming text and a surprise ending make this extra great. Great for tired parents and caregivers who will relate to Nate's habits too! I hope to see more like this!

[oohlalabooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

My toddlers and I have read this many times, we love it so much! It’s a quick and easy, it has bright colors and it kept them engaged and repeating the words. Perfect book! Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an ebook ARC. This is my honest review.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am in love with these board books about Big Nate. They are a fun introduction to a popular character that are approachable and entertaining. This time we get to learn what Nate would like to do other than take a nap.

[HeatherH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Big Nate hates nap time. But he dreams of all the things he could be doing instead and before he knows it, nap time is done and full of fun! Short and sweet, this was a fun little story perfect for toddler aged kids.

[J.D. DeHart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lincoln Peirce is always charming, and this book is no exception. I recommend this Little Big Nate book, along with Peirce's other works, for reading in the classroom, school library, and at home. I love this author's creativity!

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nates hates to nap. He'd rather play. This is a short book, but very to the point. I love how it shows all the places our dreams can take us. This book would be extremely helpful for kids who protests nap time

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Big Nate hates taking naps, he would rather do lots of other things like fighting crime or being a knight. When he wakes up, he discovers that he has had lots of fun in his dreams. The dream illustrations remind me of David Shannon's illustrations. Colorful and rhyming