![]() This delightful story captivates readers with familiar bedtime struggles and absolutely lovely art. The dad is present, but does not participate in the bedtime routine. ![]() ![]() All (human) characters are Black, and the child is not identified by gender, making it easy for all kinds of kids to see themselves in this lovely, rebellious child. Zunon's animals are filled with interesting patterns, shapes, and colors that will appeal to young children and adults alike. The very real message here is that bedtime is an adventure with young children, and sometimes it helps when parents play along, but you'll probably end up slumbering with your tot in the end. The mother is wonderfully creative and patient in guiding the bedtime routine. ![]() ![]() In this sweet bedtime story, a familiar-seeming toddler resists going to sleep through a series of animal-inspired delaying tactics (hissing like a snake about monsters, hanging onto mom like a koala, and bounding out of bed for a drink like a fox hunting for water). Parents need to know that Bedtime for Sweet Creatures, is by award-winning author and poet Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. ![]()
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