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Grododo
Après une journée bien remplie, César s'apprête à faire un gros dodo. Il pose un verre d'eau sur sa table de nuit, range ses pantoufles sur son tapis, vérifie qu'il n'y a pas de monstre sous son lit, serre son doudou fort, très fort contre son cœur, puis s'endort sur ses deux oreilles...Mais à peine endormi, un TAC, TAC, TAC, réveille César.Il sort et découvre un oiseau qui est en train de mettre des cadres aux arbres. Il peste et retourne se coucher. Il recommence tout : Il pose un verre d'eau sur sa table de nuit, range ses pantoufles sur son tapis...Cette fois, c'est un « CROUTCH, CROUCH, CROUCH » qui le réveille en sursaut ! C'est un écureuil qui casse tranquillement ses noisettes... César s'énerve. L'écureuil s'en va. Il faut tout recommencer : les pantoufles, vérifier le monstre sous le lit, le verre d'eau, le doudou...C'est un « SQUIIIIK » qui réveille César, cette fois. C'est la souris sur sa balançoire...César s'énerve, la souris pleure. On frôle la catastrophe. Mais César ne perd pas le nord (ni le sommeil). Il se recouche et finit enfin par s'endormir profondément...et...se met à ronfler !C'est un grand « BOUM, BOUM, BOUM ! » qui va encore réveiller César... (Le lecteur découvre un monstre sous le lit qui râle. Il ne peut pas dormir avec les ronflements).
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First published January 1, 2016
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Michaël Escoffier
145 books45 followersMichaël Escoffier was born in France in 1970. He discovered his passion for writing and telling stories at a young age. He lives in Lyon, France, with his wife and two children.
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November 22, 2018
The cover of this book is odd, in that it doesn't really reflect what you're going to see on the inside. I wasn't even sure if I liked the style of illustration here. It grew on me by the end, but it's kind of dull and muted, and the characters have strange expressions at times. I'm not sure how appealing it would be for kids.
The story is somewhat cute, with Charlie trying to get some sleep, only to be interrupted by noise after noise, and getting more befuddled as his sleep deprivation worsens. The squirrel cracking nuts (with a nutcracker!) was fun, but I didn't like how Charlie ended up treating his neighbours. I get that he was frustrated, but he was awfully mean to the poor little mouse who just wanted to play on the swings; after threatening the mouse with a big cat and making it cry, he then screamed at the poor thing. (So I wasn't very sympathetic when, at the end of it all, Charlie himself was called out by the monster under the bed for snoring too loudly.)
So this book was just mediocre for me. I'm not sure how well it would go over with kids, either.
The story is somewhat cute, with Charlie trying to get some sleep, only to be interrupted by noise after noise, and getting more befuddled as his sleep deprivation worsens. The squirrel cracking nuts (with a nutcracker!) was fun, but I didn't like how Charlie ended up treating his neighbours. I get that he was frustrated, but he was awfully mean to the poor little mouse who just wanted to play on the swings; after threatening the mouse with a big cat and making it cry, he then screamed at the poor thing. (So I wasn't very sympathetic when, at the end of it all, Charlie himself was called out by the monster under the bed for snoring too loudly.)
So this book was just mediocre for me. I'm not sure how well it would go over with kids, either.
June 11, 2019
Poor Charlie can't get any sleep. Just when he settles down with his teddy bear, has checked for monsters under the bed, and begins to drift off...TAP TAP TAP or CRONCH CRONCH CRONCH...the more tired he becomes, the more discombobulated his sleep regimen becomes. I love this book because it is relatable from a child's AND an adult's perspective and the ending was perfect. As much as I really loved this story, the artwork was my favorite thing about this book...the muted colors, the simple detail, Charlie's expressions--great for a bedtime read or anytime.
August 9, 2018
This book made me laugh out loud. Alena enjoyed it too. I like the illustrations. I relate to poor Charlie who is trying so hard to sleep and begins to lose his mind a bit, or at least his routine gets shaken up. Yes, I relate.
November 3, 2017
Careful, there. If you think the story is told in the noisy interludes, you would be mistaken. Don't skim over the lengthy bedtime routine as Charlie's increasing agitation leads to comical but surprisingly subtle errors. You might miss them at first glance.
February 24, 2022
I would love to have this book in my future classroom! I think that this book would be a fun and interactive read aloud to do with my future students because of the words in it like SQUEEEEEEAK, and Waaaaaaaaaaa.
June 21, 2018
Charlie is rude and inconsiderate. Of course, the other animals are, too, and all Charlie wants to do is to go to sleep. There is nothing redeeming about any of the characters. The only funny part is, at the end Charlie is so tired that he puts his slippers in the water glass, hugs his rug and looks for teddy bears in the night stand. Adults can relate to being that exhausting. The twist ending is slightly seen, but at the same time is a bit of a surprise.
October 18, 2025
Un racconto delicato e incantato che parla di amicizia, diversità e accettazione. Attraverso le avventure dei due protagonisti, la storia accompagna i lettori in un mondo sospeso tra realtà e magia, dove la gentilezza diventa la chiave per comprendere l’altro. Un libro poetico, illustrato con dolcezza, che invita a guardare il mondo con occhi curiosi e cuore aperto.
February 5, 2018
The main character is just too rude. The story comes across rough.
October 29, 2023
Young Charlie has such a hard time falling asleep. Meanwhile, the hilarious facial expressions pictured here may haunt your dreams, Goodreaders.
Sometimes the words have a beguiling sarcasm, another plus. (To me, at least.)
"Excuse me, Squirrel, are you planning to crack nuts ALL NIGHT?"
FIVE STARS for an original picture book, with enough depth to the humanity pictured here -- through exclusively animal characters, yet -- to delight kids and adult readers, both.
Sometimes the words have a beguiling sarcasm, another plus. (To me, at least.)
"Excuse me, Squirrel, are you planning to crack nuts ALL NIGHT?"
FIVE STARS for an original picture book, with enough depth to the humanity pictured here -- through exclusively animal characters, yet -- to delight kids and adult readers, both.
September 6, 2017
Poor Charlie the Rabbit, just trying his best to get some sleep, interrupted by an oblivious bird, a squirrel preoccupied with winter, and a little mouse out for a midnight joyride on the swings. The book ends with a delightfully unexpected surprise.
As someone who *loves* to sleep and thrives on routines, I found this book absolutely hilarious.
As someone who *loves* to sleep and thrives on routines, I found this book absolutely hilarious.
May 26, 2019
2.5 I appreciate the humor and the ending made me smile. But as a teacher... not sure yet if it's a good fit for a class read aloud. Some kids might get humor and relate to the nightly interruptions. Others may just think, "What makes her think this is what I want to hear at storytime?? This rabbit is a jerk!"
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December 27, 2021Poor Charlie can't get to sleep. Every time he closes his eyes another startling noise begins. With strong onomatopoeic interludes and a zinger of a final line, this would be a fun readaloud. The repetition and limited sentence structure would also work to build the confidence of an early reader.
March 10, 2022
Lovet this so much! From the quirky art to the unfolding of the story...and the humor in how Charlie got considerably more tired as the story went on might have made me snort laugh...a little...maybe. Great twist ending too!
July 25, 2024
Ha! I did not see that ending coming. The illustration was hilarious. I really liked all the pictures and the artistic style of this book. Charlie the rabbit keeps getting ready for bed and falling asleep when another forest animal wakes him up with loud noises.
August 30, 2017
funny!
September 8, 2017
I'm a fan of this author and illustrator team. Cute and expressive and funny! This book would pair well with NOISY NIGHT by Barnett and Biggs.
November 1, 2017
Charlie really wants to go to sleep, but keeps getting waken up by various noises.
November 8, 2017
So clever! But that is some kind of unattractive cover.
December 6, 2017
charlie just can't find enough quiet to go to bed. Will everyone finally quiet down enough for him to sleep. toddler and up
January 12, 2018
Loved the illustrations
February 6, 2018
Poor Charlie cannot get to sleep because everyone else is making too much noise, in this very funny book.
April 25, 2018
Such a fun read with clever pictures.
November 10, 2018
Poor Charlie gets more & more discombobulated as critters keep waking him up in the night.
December 27, 2018
Loved it. It was a super funny book. (G, age 6)
So funny! (R, age 3)
They read it so many times this past week. (mom, 35)
So funny! (R, age 3)
They read it so many times this past week. (mom, 35)
June 22, 2019
Quirky illustrations, funny story. Would work well for a storytime about bedtime or sleep or noise.
April 14, 2018
The duo behind the very funny Brief Thief and Me First! is back with a tale of going to sleep gone awry. Charlie is a very tired rabbit who just wants a good sleep; unfortunately, noisy and annoying interruptions keep happening! There is great wordplay in this one, so lest you think the repetitions of Charlie's bedtime rituals are unnecessary- they are definitely not! Readers who enjoyed Greg Pizzoli's Good Night Owl might especially like this one.
May 8, 2017
Der Hase Cäsar freut sich nach einem langen Tag endlich schlafen zu gehen. Wie jeden Abend stellt er ein Glas Wasser auf seinen Nachttisch und seine Pantoffeln auf den kleinen Teppich, überprüft, dass sich kein Monster unter seinem Bett versteckt, drückt seinen Teddy, schliesst ein Auge, dann das zweite und schläft auf beiden Ohren ein. Doch plötzlich schreckt er hoch. Wer wagt es, ihn beim Schlafen zu stören? Er schaut nach und sorgt für Ruhe. Aber die währt leider nicht lange. Cäsar wird immer wieder geweckt, wird immer wütender und müder, so dass sein Zubettgeh-Ritual immer mehr durcheinander gerät.
Es gibt Bilderbücher, die kaufe ich einfach für mich. "Grododo" von Michaël Escoffier und Kris Di Giacomo war so eines. Ich habe das Cover gesehen, und mich sofort verliebt. Auch wenn ich mir dachte, dass meine Kinder dieses spezielle Buch nicht sonderlich mögen würden, konnte ich nicht widerstehen.
Die Illustrationen von Kris Di Giacomo sind nämlich kunstvoll und in grau-braun-Tönen gehalten, was eine tolle Atmosphäre ergibt. Die Geräusche, die Cäsar aufwecken, werden als immer wiederkehrende Wörter auf einer ganzen Doppelseite optisch dargestellt. Damit kann man beim Erzählen spielen und die Spannung erhöhen.
Aber genau wegen den eher düsteren, sehr speziellen Bildern dachte ich, dass meine Kinder nicht so auf "Grododo" anspringen würden. Doch ich wurde überrascht. Vor allem mein Sohn (bald 5) hat nun ein neues Lieblingsbilderbuch. Als wir Cäsar das erste Mal beim Zubettgehen begleitet hatten, lachte er sich kringelig. Kinder lieben Wiederholungen und Rituale. Michaël Escoffiers Spiel mit den kleinen Verwechslungen bringt sehr viel Humor und wird hier geliebt.
Die letzte Doppelseite bringt übrigens noch einen krönenden Abschluss, an dem vor allem die Erwachsenen ihre Freude haben.
Fazit:
"Grododo" ist ein wunderbares Bilderbuch, das ich jedem nur ans Herz legen kann. Die Geschichte spielt humorvoll mit den Ritualen vor dem Zubettgehen und besticht mit kunstvollen und atmosphärischen Illustrationen.
Vielen Dank Michaël Escoffier und Kris Di Giacomo! Wir haben ein neues Lieblingsbilderbuch!
Es gibt Bilderbücher, die kaufe ich einfach für mich. "Grododo" von Michaël Escoffier und Kris Di Giacomo war so eines. Ich habe das Cover gesehen, und mich sofort verliebt. Auch wenn ich mir dachte, dass meine Kinder dieses spezielle Buch nicht sonderlich mögen würden, konnte ich nicht widerstehen.
Die Illustrationen von Kris Di Giacomo sind nämlich kunstvoll und in grau-braun-Tönen gehalten, was eine tolle Atmosphäre ergibt. Die Geräusche, die Cäsar aufwecken, werden als immer wiederkehrende Wörter auf einer ganzen Doppelseite optisch dargestellt. Damit kann man beim Erzählen spielen und die Spannung erhöhen.
Aber genau wegen den eher düsteren, sehr speziellen Bildern dachte ich, dass meine Kinder nicht so auf "Grododo" anspringen würden. Doch ich wurde überrascht. Vor allem mein Sohn (bald 5) hat nun ein neues Lieblingsbilderbuch. Als wir Cäsar das erste Mal beim Zubettgehen begleitet hatten, lachte er sich kringelig. Kinder lieben Wiederholungen und Rituale. Michaël Escoffiers Spiel mit den kleinen Verwechslungen bringt sehr viel Humor und wird hier geliebt.
Die letzte Doppelseite bringt übrigens noch einen krönenden Abschluss, an dem vor allem die Erwachsenen ihre Freude haben.
Fazit:
"Grododo" ist ein wunderbares Bilderbuch, das ich jedem nur ans Herz legen kann. Die Geschichte spielt humorvoll mit den Ritualen vor dem Zubettgehen und besticht mit kunstvollen und atmosphärischen Illustrationen.
Vielen Dank Michaël Escoffier und Kris Di Giacomo! Wir haben ein neues Lieblingsbilderbuch!
January 16, 2020
Nous avons lu et relu Grododo tant il plait à ma fille autant qu'à moi. Les dessins sont super beaux avec une palette de couleurs assez originale pour un livre d'enfant. Il y a une sorte de répétition avec des variantes dans le récit qui agissent comme une chanson et des "bruitages" avec lesquels on ne manque pas de rigoler. Le perso est hilarant et, détestant moi même le bruit (dont il est question ici), on ne comprend que trop bien son exaspération. César est un râleur câlin qu'il vaut mieux ne pas embêter. Top !
November 14, 2017
This would totally be me. I have my routine going to bed and I need silence to fall asleep. This bunny experiences all kinds of interruptions. Then finally gets so tired that the routine gets all mixed up. I loved the pictures. The expressions on Charlie's face is so priceless. The story was not too wordy, fun enough to read for a bedtime or storytime. The ending of the story is priceless.
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