Just a Nap

by Mercer Mayer

Mom says to take a nap, but we just aren't ready for one.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

24 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1989

About the author

Mercer Mayer is an American children's author and illustrator. He has published over 300 books, using a wide range of illustrative styles. Mayer is best known for his Little Critter and Little Monster series of books.

Reviews

[Archit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kids are always throwing tantrums about going to bed early. Whenever you request them to go to bed now, they declare it a wrong time. This little critter has the same problems. Will we be able to solve it?

[Mallory · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

I NEVER wanted to nap! I had too many things to do as a 4 and 5 year old, and napping just got in the way. My parents bought this book for me and we read it so many times that I memorized it and pretended like I could read it (before I could officially read). I have some of the best memories of laying down for a "nap" and reading this with my mom or dad. This was an absolute favorite.

[Viviana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is J’s favourite book right now so we are reading it multiple times a day !!! It was also one of my favourites growing up. We are reading the same copy that I grew up with so the pages are covered in crayon and have been taped back in many times. Great memories!

[Alicia Zuto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable children’s book that is relatable for me as an adult who denies my need for sleep. Complaining that I’m not tired but I’m grumpy about everything. We don’t want to realize what a great antidote a nap is,only after it’s over or if we are t being talked into it.;)

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little sister tries to get out of nap time because she is just not tired. Infer that she really is tired when she falls asleep at the end.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kids enjoyed these, particularly the humour. And they’ve aged well.

[Bismah · Rating 3 out of 5]

So so

[Leahna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute book. I think it was written about my granddaughter! She and I read it together and she loved it.

[Marilyn Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a perfect book for those who dont like taking naps. Namely children. Also while taking naps the fears that run through a typical childs head. All the things that could occur, yet through reading this book children can see the solution to and find laughter as the story unfolds.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age: 4 - 8

[Victoria McMahon · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book from childhood, I love this book so much

[Brittany Quigley]

little creature has to take a nap, but doesn't want to
tries everything to fall asleep
eventually falls asleep even though she isn't tired

[A Hoppy Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
We all know that there's no such thing as just a nap.