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I'm Not Sleepy!
In this new installment in Jonathan Allen's successful series, our ever-argumentative hero, Baby Owl, is definitely NOT ready for bedtime. Other animals stay awake during the day, so why shouldn't he? He isn't yawning, he's thinking Owls are very wise, and they spend a lot of time thinking, you know. So why does everyone seem to think Baby Owl is sleepy? He's not He's really not He's. . . fast asleep.
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First published January 1, 2010
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April 24, 2011
A young owl insists that despite all of the yawning he is not sleepy. Finally Papa Owl has just the solution for this now grumpy little one.
June 21, 2021
I found this incredibly boring.
I started out with two stars because the art on the cover made me laugh, baby owl does indeed look very sleepy and it's funny, so I was expecting amusing art in the contents as well.
Alas, I did not find it.
The story was very apt. Children often do fight sleep and make all kinds of excuses. But, it was told in a boring way. It did not grab my attention, I mostly just wanted it to be over so that I could go on with my day.
Story: Boring
Art: Meh
Cost: $6.95, reasonable for a children's picture book.
I started out with two stars because the art on the cover made me laugh, baby owl does indeed look very sleepy and it's funny, so I was expecting amusing art in the contents as well.
Alas, I did not find it.
The story was very apt. Children often do fight sleep and make all kinds of excuses. But, it was told in a boring way. It did not grab my attention, I mostly just wanted it to be over so that I could go on with my day.
Story: Boring
Art: Meh
Cost: $6.95, reasonable for a children's picture book.
December 27, 2022
گرافیکِ جذابی نداشت، محتوای به خصوصی هم نداشت!
March 23, 2020
I loved this book, I think it would be a perfect read for young children when they have nap time at school or when you are putting your little ones to sleep. The owl insists he isnt tired as he fights to keep his eyes awake. It just takes a little push from grandma and grandpa owl to assure him that it is bed time. The illustrations were very cute and the owl is adorable!!!
September 26, 2017
I thought this book was very cute and I would read this to my classroom or even have it in my own library.The story line was very cute I thought and it was easy to follow. The pictures were very detailed and was my favorite part.
July 18, 2021
This book was fun to read. My baby brother really liked it, especially when I made funny voices! Also, the drawings in the book were comical which made the book even more hilarious 😆 I definitely recommend it
February 18, 2022
It’s morning and the baby owl in this story needs to go to bed. However, he is very adamant that he is NOT sleepy. Other animals catch him yawning and stretching and closing his eyes, but he insists that he is not ready yet to go to bed.
October 28, 2017
Very adorable story baby owl
January 17, 2019
Cute easy to read story. Any parent with a sleepy kid can relate
February 20, 2020
This is a wonderful bedtime book, whether for nighttime or for naptime.
May 7, 2020
I love this book! Super cute and funny.
September 8, 2020
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December 13, 2020
Very cute book, especially with the illustrations of the little grumpy owl. He was so cute and constantly falling asleep all the time despite saying “I’m not sleepy”.
January 23, 2021
LOVE doing the voices for the animals is this delightful book!! A fave over here for my kids.
April 21, 2021
Baby Owl is obviously sleepy, why does he fight going to sleep? What allows him to go to sleep? What do we fight and why? What allows us to do the things that we are fighting?
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December 30, 2022Worst.
March 14, 2023
Very cute story! Our daughter loved pointing at the little owl
March 23, 2023
داستان کوتاه برای بچه های زیر ۵ سال. جذاب و دوست داشتنی
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April 17, 2023چه محتوایی بود ؟!
August 18, 2023
baby owl is determined to stay awake because he isn't sleepy no matter that everyone else thinks so. Preschool and up
November 9, 2024
I'm Not Sleepy! (I'm Not...) by Jonathan Allen – Tell your inner adult not to comment about all the animals that owls eat talking to their predator and this is a cute bedtime story! Happy Reading!
January 29, 2020
Sweet story about bedtime for a little owlet and the efforts his grandma makes to help him settle down.
August 24, 2010
In this new installment in Jonathan Allen’s successful series, our ever-argumentative hero, Baby Owl, is definitely NOT ready for bedtime. Other animals stay awake during the day, so why shouldn’t he? He isn’t yawning, he’s thinking! Owls are very wise, and they spend a lot of time thinking, you know. So why does everyone seem to think Baby Owl is sleepy? He's not! He's really not! He's. . . fast asleep.
May 16, 2011
Grumpy little owl is back again...he's not sleepy! No, really, he's not. Okay, he is sleepy but he's in denial and children who fight the process of bedtime may relate to his frustration. Baby Owl is a bit grumpy/whiny for me but in the bedtime story mix this is a solid choice for older toddlers/younger preschoolers.
June 1, 2012
Pre-class book-
Audience: This book is intended for PreK-2nd because it is still a picture book but has simple sentences for the reader to explore.
Appeal: I really liked this book because I would be able to implement the reader's theater reading strategy into the classroom. The book would also be able to reach out to the students who are not so willing to do something.
Audience: This book is intended for PreK-2nd because it is still a picture book but has simple sentences for the reader to explore.
Appeal: I really liked this book because I would be able to implement the reader's theater reading strategy into the classroom. The book would also be able to reach out to the students who are not so willing to do something.
November 16, 2012
A tiny little owl is NOT sleepy! He's only yawning because he's bored and...well, you'll have to read this story of the "I'm Not Sleepy" little owl to find out what he says he is! Adorable pictures accompany text with the perfect cadence for storytime read-alouds or tucking your own little ones into bed.
October 15, 2014
Book Review: "I'm not…" series
"I'm not…" book series have readers giggling from start to finish. Owl, the central character has an attitude and spunk. However with his loving parents and Owly, he manages to make it through his adventures.
I enjoy the series for the author reveals the issues toddlers face as they grow up.
Recommend ages:0-3
"I'm not…" book series have readers giggling from start to finish. Owl, the central character has an attitude and spunk. However with his loving parents and Owly, he manages to make it through his adventures.
I enjoy the series for the author reveals the issues toddlers face as they grow up.
Recommend ages:0-3
April 12, 2011
Rated and reviewed by Dylan, aged 7:
The story is about a baby owl who does want to go to sleep. My favorite part was when the baby owl said, but make it a nice long story. I'm not at all sl- and then he falls asleep. That part was funny.
The story is about a baby owl who does want to go to sleep. My favorite part was when the baby owl said, but make it a nice long story. I'm not at all sl- and then he falls asleep. That part was funny.
July 12, 2013
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! Perfect for read-alouds - so many characters that you can use fun voices with. The baby owl is so sweet and such the typical toddler. One of my son's bedtime favorites. <3
June 10, 2010
Bedtime storytime?
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