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.
They rock
and rock
and rock
to sleep.
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
Book Description
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.
Card catalog description
An assortment of animals on a boat take a bath, put on their pajamas, brush their teeth, and exercise before going to bed.
Simon & Schuster
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.
About the Author
Sandra Boynton Sandra Boynton has written twenty-two books for children and adults, including Chocolate, the Consuming Passion, which spent 24 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. She has also designed more than 8,000 greeting cards, which sell 20 million each year. She has designed bestselling collections of wallpaper, mugs, T-shirts, balloons, plush toys, and stationery items. Sandra Boynton lives in Connecticut.
The Going to Bed Book
FROM OUR EDITORS
A boat full of critters get ready for bed in this oversized board book from Sandra Boynton! With zippy yet serene artwork that's sure to make any Boynton fan feel comforted for sleep time, this before-bed read follows an elephant, dog, pig, and other animals as they "take a bath in one big tub with soap all over -- SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB," put on their pj's, and crowd around the sink brushing their teeth. Of course, they can't forget a little exercise as part of their routine, and afterwards, when "The moon is high. The sea is deep. They rock and rock and rock to sleep." Boynton's relaxing words and bedtime palette -- which includes dark pastels and other nighttime colors -- combine to make a winning book that should make those eyelids a little bit heavier. Perfect for reading to your child and a fun complement to other Boynton books like Snoozers and Pajama Time!
ANNOTATION
An assortment of animals on a boat take a bath, put on their pajamas, brush their teeth, and exercise before going to bed.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
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.
About the Author:
Sandra Boynton Sandra Boynton has written twenty-two books for children and adults, including Chocolate, the Consuming Passion, which spent 24 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. She has also designed more than 8,000 greeting cards, which sell 20 million each year. She has designed bestselling collections of wallpaper, mugs, T-shirts, balloons, plush toys, and stationery items. Sandra Boynton lives in Connecticut.
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