It's flap book time! Today's read is for the youngest readers out there and has things to pull and watch. It centers around bedtime preparations but should pack humor too...don't you think by looking at it? I'm curious how much nonsense this will hold and how it will flow.
BEDTIME BLITZ!
by Matthew Van Fleet
Paula Wiseman Books
Board Book / Flap Book
22 pages
ages 0 to 3
COMING SEPTEMBER 3rd!!!
From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Matt Van Fleet comes an antic-filled novelty book starring a humorous cast of animals getting ready for bed!
It’s getting late, the sun’s almost set, and it’s time for bed! A group of frantic animal friends rush through their bedtime routine: taking a bath, putting on their pajamas, brushing their teeth, reading a story, and then finally putting their heads on the pillow and saying goodnight.
It’s getting late, the sun’s almost set, and it’s time for bed! A group of frantic animal friends rush through their bedtime routine: taking a bath, putting on their pajamas, brushing their teeth, reading a story, and then finally putting their heads on the pillow and saying goodnight.
MY TIDBITS
Bedtime gets a new level of fun with this read...and it's sure to become a favorite.
Already the animals on the front invite in with their friendly smiles and waves. Then, there's the first lever right on the cover. So, this one catches the attention right away. Bedtime preparations hit one by one, starting with a big bath full of animals (scrubbing away with bubbles and the next lever of motion) and ending with an exciting pillow fight. Still, it does settle for a last moment of calming vibes, which settle to dreams and sleep.
This is a very solid board book with levers made from plastic to make them extra strong. The moving images are placed behind a clear, plastic window to protect the moving parts and help them last longer. The levers work easily and click into place to keep them from easily ripping out and ruining the fun. That means it's not a light book, but I do appreciate the robust thoughts and enjoy how smoothly they work.
The movements aren't overly extreme but stay calm while promoting fun. There's always a sense of group fun thanks to the row of animals. The lighter coloring and simple lines fit well to the age group well.
The text is written in lyrical rhyme, which flows very nicely and leads through the scenes nicely. Only the last page didn't rhyme, which bothered me but not the kids. They enjoyed the book just the way it is and gave it an immediate 'again'.
And here he is...
Matthew Van Fleet’s innovative books have been introducing children to basic concepts for more than twenty years. His uniquely designed board books invite toddlers to touch, press, pull, lift, and even sniff as they explore colors, shapes, numbers, letters, opposites, and more. His New York Times bestselling titles include Cat, Heads, Alphabet, and Moo, as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tails and Dog. His books have sold more than eight million copies and have been translated around the world. He lives with his family in New York. Visit him online at VanFleetBooks.com.
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