The Going-To-Bed Book
 | Little Simon, 1982, Board book Customer Rating: 171 reviews Recommend |
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Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
For a little one who is reluctant to go to bed, sometimes a silly book is just the ticket. And when it comes to silly books, Sandra Boynton is the undisputed queen. In The Going to Bed Book, an ark full of animals watches the sun go down and then prepares for bed. They take a bath ("in one big tub"), find pajamas, brush their teeth, do exercises up on deck (imagine an elephant jumping rope, a moose lifting weights, and a pig doing handstands), and finally say good night.
The moon is high. The sea is deep.Boynton's inimitable animal characters have graced the pages of scads of picture books over the years. She has an extraordinary knack for knowing what appeals to small children: simple rhymes, goofy animals in goofy settings, and sweet, comforting stories. This book, along with her many other board-book titles (Moo, Baa, La La La!, But Not the Hippopotamus, and others) will surely remain a favorite. (Baby to preschool) — Emilie Coulter
They rock
and rock
and rock
to sleep.
Title: The Going-To-Bed Book
Sales Rank: 161 in Books
Author: Sandra Boynton
Publisher: Little Simon, Revised edition, 1982-11-30, Board book, 14 pages, ISBN: 0671449028
Package Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches, 0.3 pounds
- toddler loves and mom does too!
- We read this at least three times a week at bedtime. I never get tired of reading it and my 14 month old loves the pictures. Very creative and engaging, a must have for bedtime. More reviews
- Make Going To Bed Fun
- Sandra Boynton has left her mark on the children's book industry and this is a great example of why she's been so successful. The story and illustrations just appeal to kids and there's no secret that this is her formula. Make going to bed fun and maybe, just maybe, it won't be such a chore!
Another bedtime story I'd recommend is Ladybug… More reviews
- Very cute book
- I love Sandra Boynton. I love the illustrated characters, the simple rhymes and so, evidently, do children. The Going to Bed Bed Book looked perfect for my toddler at bed time, so I couldn't resist picking it up recently at a local bookstore. The board-book format means less destruction, so if you can just keep 'em from chewing it, the book should last a long… More reviews
- Excellent Book!
- My son absolutely adores this book. He looks forward to reading every night before bed! … More reviews
- The Going To Bed Book
- This book is ideal for infants and toddlers. It is well illustrated and the wording holds their attention with its lyrical flow. More reviews
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