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Buglette, the Messy Sleeper
All sleepers will adore Buglette—a tidy little bug by day, a messy little sleeper at night. That's when she tosses and turns and kicks and flips while she dreams of doing BIG things like building mountains and kicking balls over the moon. Her quirky habit annoys her family—after all, what if her messy sleeping wakes the scary crow?—until her big dreams help her to save the day. Whimsical watercolor illustrations of a ladybug family and an endearing story about being different, dreaming big, and learning to be brave will appeal to children with wild imaginations—messy sleepers or not.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published May 10, 2011
About the author
Bethanie Deeney Murguia
20 books37 followersBethanie Deeney Murguia earned an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. Bethanie lives with her family and her forty pound lap dog, Thunder, in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has created numerous picture books and is currently working on the WAGNIFICENT early middle grade graphic novel series and a middle grade graphic novel for Candlewick Press.
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August 17, 2020
When I stayed in a hotel with my friends there were three in the bed. I started out on the edge and somehow ended up in the middle.
April 1, 2024
kid likes it, makes me read it aloud over and over, nice that it's charming. the crow foreshadowing is deft.
January 31, 2018
Buglette is a tidy little bug, but that all goes out the window when she falls asleep. Her dreams are just to exciting for her to be still at night, which may lead to trouble.
This is a pretty cute book but I do have to say the concept/conflict is pretty odd... Is "messy sleeper" actually a thing? Anyway, there's some nice drama and the kids enjoy it.
This is a pretty cute book but I do have to say the concept/conflict is pretty odd... Is "messy sleeper" actually a thing? Anyway, there's some nice drama and the kids enjoy it.
May 21, 2011
From the first page, I could not stop smiling. This is simply a delightful book that will charm everyone who reads it. From the humorous way the little bug is presented to the vibrant illustrations, there is nothing to detract the reader from enjoyment. Although there are some slightly scary moments, they are dealt with so deftly that the child will not have time to be afraid before he is smiling again at the antics of "the messy little sleeper's nighttime escapades.
Buglette is a charming little bug with both a serious and an imaginative side to her personality. During the day she does her chores and keeps everything spic and span. At night, although her bed is prepared for proper sleeping, she tosses and turns as she acts out the marvelous things she dreams about.
One night, Buglette's siblings, Red and Spot, create a shelter within which they hope she can sleep without disturbance. Whoa, that never happens, though, instead...Buglette tosses and turns throwing her acorn shelter off her body and sending it down through the leaves where it bounces off her sibling’s head. His cry wakes the crow and their enemy arrives, about to eat Spot. Buglette saves the day by gathering the courage she exhibits in her dreams and floating down to the crow, with the help of a blanket. She throws the blanket over the crow, temporarily blinding him. He becomes frightened, disoriented and flies away, never to return to scare them again.
Buglette saved the day. Her dreams were not so bad, after all, for they taught her courage and skills she wouldn't have even dreamed of had she slept a bit more peacefully. No one ever complained about the disturbances her dreams caused, ever again. She was now the hero instead of the pain in the neck!
The author has done a masterful job with the illustrations. They are vibrant and enticing, making the reader love the little bug family. The colors are warm and purples are used freely. Purple is the color of dreams so it is apt and children will identify with it. Purple is the color of fantasy and imagination. If there is a little girl that does not love the color purple, I have not come across her! The texture of the paper and the size of the book makes it easy to handle and a pleasure to read. In a short story of simple words and expressions coupled with wonderful drawings, the author has created a magical world for a child to enter and learn about how to face fear, march to the beat of their own drummer and develop courage, as well. I absolutely loved this book and will have great pleasure reading it to my two latest twin granddaughters when they are a bit older!
Buglette is a charming little bug with both a serious and an imaginative side to her personality. During the day she does her chores and keeps everything spic and span. At night, although her bed is prepared for proper sleeping, she tosses and turns as she acts out the marvelous things she dreams about.
One night, Buglette's siblings, Red and Spot, create a shelter within which they hope she can sleep without disturbance. Whoa, that never happens, though, instead...Buglette tosses and turns throwing her acorn shelter off her body and sending it down through the leaves where it bounces off her sibling’s head. His cry wakes the crow and their enemy arrives, about to eat Spot. Buglette saves the day by gathering the courage she exhibits in her dreams and floating down to the crow, with the help of a blanket. She throws the blanket over the crow, temporarily blinding him. He becomes frightened, disoriented and flies away, never to return to scare them again.
Buglette saved the day. Her dreams were not so bad, after all, for they taught her courage and skills she wouldn't have even dreamed of had she slept a bit more peacefully. No one ever complained about the disturbances her dreams caused, ever again. She was now the hero instead of the pain in the neck!
The author has done a masterful job with the illustrations. They are vibrant and enticing, making the reader love the little bug family. The colors are warm and purples are used freely. Purple is the color of dreams so it is apt and children will identify with it. Purple is the color of fantasy and imagination. If there is a little girl that does not love the color purple, I have not come across her! The texture of the paper and the size of the book makes it easy to handle and a pleasure to read. In a short story of simple words and expressions coupled with wonderful drawings, the author has created a magical world for a child to enter and learn about how to face fear, march to the beat of their own drummer and develop courage, as well. I absolutely loved this book and will have great pleasure reading it to my two latest twin granddaughters when they are a bit older!
May 16, 2011
Buglette is a charming book with beautiful illustrations that bring this sweet story to life. Buglette has big dreams which cause her clean room and bed to become messy, as she tosses and turns acting out her dreams. It also causes a problem when she wakes the crow. Buglette maybe small, but this little accidental heroine proves her size has nothing to do with her bravery. My kids really enjoyed reading about Buglette's adventure in her dreams. Buglette even got a few laughs out of them when she awakes each more to find her room is a mess. Aside from the story, I absolutely loved the illustrations and their warm colors. If you're looking for a fun read before time, I recommend picking up Buglette.
May 4, 2019
Buglette had big dreams at night and she tosses and turns so much that in the morning her bed is very messy. Her mother worries that such tossing and turning will draw the attention of the crow. One night it does. Buglette bravely saves her family by tossing a blanket over the crow’s eyes.
Terribly cute bugs in this story.
“Buglett had dreams.
BIG dreams.
And in the morning…
Buglett woke to a most untidy bed. Mama Bug shook her head and said, ‘Why can’t you be more like Spot and Red? Such neat little sleepers.’
‘But Mama, I was building the tallest mountain ever!’ said Buglette.”
Terribly cute bugs in this story.
“Buglett had dreams.
BIG dreams.
And in the morning…
Buglett woke to a most untidy bed. Mama Bug shook her head and said, ‘Why can’t you be more like Spot and Red? Such neat little sleepers.’
‘But Mama, I was building the tallest mountain ever!’ said Buglette.”
November 6, 2011
Buglette is a very tidy bug...except when it comes to sleeping. For such a tiny bug, she sure has big dreams that make her thrash and roll and twist! Her family becomes worried that her messy sleeping will wake the crow, and when it does, who is the heroine? Our little buglette!
I wasn't crazy about this book but it was still cute. The illustrations are cute and the crow is especially menacing. Some of the text seemed a little forced but I think kids would really like Buglette's imaginings and heroics.
I wasn't crazy about this book but it was still cute. The illustrations are cute and the crow is especially menacing. Some of the text seemed a little forced but I think kids would really like Buglette's imaginings and heroics.
July 19, 2011
Buglette, the Messy Sleeper is a charming, sweet book. The story follows Buglette, who happens to be a very neat bug by day, and a very messy sleeper by night. She has fantastic dreams that she lives out physically while she sleeps much to the dismay of her bug family. When a crow attacks one night, Buglette's messy sleeping saves the day and no one complains about it any longer. This book would appeal to bug enthusiasts and dreamers.
September 6, 2013
Buglette is a tidy bug, but her action-packed dreams cause her to be a messy sleeper who awakes with blankets and pillows scattered everywhere. Her family worries that her nighttime actions will draw the attentions of the crow, but when they do Buglette is ready to take him on. Watercolor illustrations. PreK-2.
February 16, 2012
The illustrations remind me a bit of Sylvia Long... just not as detailed and with a certain Kimochi quality. (http://www.kimochis.com)
Buglette is a little bug with big dreams. She ends up saving the night by scaring off crow just in time to save her younger sibling.
Buglette is a little bug with big dreams. She ends up saving the night by scaring off crow just in time to save her younger sibling.
June 12, 2011
We have a weakness for bugs in our family...just the ones that star in picture books. Buglette is no exception...a tidy bug by day but a floppy wild sleeper by night as her dreams take her places and end up creating potential distress for the bug family. Illustrations are intricate and adorable.
February 28, 2012
These illustrations are adorable and the book is just lovely.
April 13, 2011
Oh this is cute....can't wait to see the final copy. I put this in the same category as Cloudette. Makes you smile, and would be a fun read-aloud for young children.
May 13, 2011
Bug with big dreams.
June 18, 2014
An overactive sleeper finds inspiration for saving her family from a real-life predator from the adventures that make her toss and turn in her dreams. Adorable illustrations and a forgettable story.
August 2, 2011
Pretty cute story with great illustrations. The crow is particularly menacing (great tone!)
October 4, 2011
Such adorable illustrations.
October 7, 2011
This is such a cute bedtime story! My kids love this book.
Reviewed on MK's- http://mundiekids.blogspot.com/2011/0...
Reviewed on MK's- http://mundiekids.blogspot.com/2011/0...
December 4, 2014
Everyone can identify with the adorable Buglette! A precious story about finding the courage in yourself and the good in everyone.
January 4, 2012
Darling illustrations, but the story was just "okay."
January 10, 2012
Best book ever! You simply must read!!!
October 7, 2012
Very cute story that will keep you smiling! The artist who did the pictures for this book couldn't have done a better job!
May 12, 2014
Age: Preschool
Insect: Not defined
A unique concept but I was a bit perplexed by the severity of messy sleeping.
Insect: Not defined
A unique concept but I was a bit perplexed by the severity of messy sleeping.
July 29, 2014
This book was cute. I think my Kindergarteners would like it.
June 13, 2011
Very cute! My four-year-old loved it.
January 24, 2012
I liked the illustrations a lot, the bugs were adorable but the story didn't grab me.
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