Author: Rachel Burk
Illustrator: Julie Dowling
Publisher: Creston Books, 2014, fiction
Age Range: 3-8 years
Theme/Topics: bedtime, rhyme, story within a story
First Page: "How about a bedtime story?" Mama asked.
Sami shook her head. "I don't want to go to bed. I'm not tired yet."
"All right," said Mama. "Why don't you pick out a book to read later?"
Synopsis (from Amazon): Like most children, Sami puts off going to bed for as long as possible. But reading a story about Little Bear's bedtime ritual inspires Sammy, just as the young reader will be inspired by this soothing story and clever book-within-a-book concept. A bedtime book that both parent and child will relish reading one more time, Don't Turn the Page! features a surprise ending that reinforces the sense that it's bedtime for everyone.
Resources:Rachelle Burk has several activities to go along with the book (including coloring pages, a maze, and creating your own "bedtime buddies") at her website. Check them out!
Why I LOVE it: It is SUPER creative. It's a bedtime book that is actually calming - AND fun (VERY hard to do!). The illustrations are beautiful. The book within a book is sweet. The kids' delay tactics are SO typical. Mama is clever. The end is cute. It's lovely. What's NOT to love.
Hope you'll give this book a look - and check out the OTHER perfect picture books for today at Susanna's blog - and Susanna's ever-growing list of wonderful picture books.
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. Psalm 45:1
This looks so cute! We love hedgehogs, even have a small collection, including puppets!
ReplyDeleteIt really is, Julie! And hedgehogs are ADORABLE. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh. A calming bedtime book? I'll need to find this one.
ReplyDeleteYou sure do :) It's lovely. Thanks for stopping by, Stacy!
DeleteI like your review of this book! I'm interested and will check it out. Sounds like a great gift book for young kids.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right, Patricia. I may need to pick up a few and send them to my friends with youngsters. I'm glad you enjoyed my review - and that you enjoy the book even more. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI like the cover art of Don't Turn the Page! Thanks for sharing a rhyming PB. I need to read this story for RhyPiBoMo too.
ReplyDeleteThe art is gorgeous throughout. And Manju - the whole books doesn't actually rhyme - only the "book within a book" - but Angie said it counted ;) (This was the fave I shared LAST Friday) . Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI just read this a couple of weeks ago - what a sweet bedtime story. also... hedgehogs!
ReplyDeleteCan't beat sweet and hedgehogs. :) Thanks for stopping by, Sue!
DeleteSuch a sweet story, what's not to like! Thanks Joanne!
ReplyDeleteExactly :) Thank YOU, Diane, for stopping by!
DeleteSorry if I'm repeating myself but my comments haven't been showing up on a number of blogs so I'm not sure if they are being received. I laughed when I saw the title as usually the kids all say, "Turn the page, turn the page!". Adorable illustrations.
ReplyDeleteI only got one comment - so for here at least, you're good. :) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThis is our s econd book about writing! And I love picture books about writing. Thanks for this selection, Joanne. I'm getting it. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it, Clar :) Thanks for stopping by!
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