Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! I took a little PPBF blog break, but I am back with four straight weeks of awesome picture book reviews…and of course, on Mother’s Day which is this Sunday, May 10, I’ll be posting all of the #50PreciousWordsforKids stories…oh my gosh…the ones that have come in are amazing! So, please make sure you come back to read them.

But meanwhile, here’s another story you will want to read. It is launching on May 12! And thanks to the generous publisher, EK Books, you might be the lucky winner of a copy!  I’m really excited about it – the author, Sharon Giltrow, lives in Australia…maybe if I return there, we’ll get to meet in person. And the illustrator is one of my Storm Literary Agency sisters, Katrin Dreiling…love her art!

BEDTIME DADDY

Written by Sharon Giltrow

Illustrated by Katrin Dreiling

Published by EK Books (2020)

Ages: 3-7

Themes: Bedtime routines, family, humor

Synopsis: From Amazon:

Putting Daddy to bed can be hard work. Especially when he starts crying! This story will show you how to wrestle your daddy into his pajamas and read just one more bedtime story. “I’m thirrrrrrrrssssssty,” says Daddy. “I need to poop … I’m hungry … But I’ll miss you,” he says, while he looks at you with cutie eyes. You’ll have to battle the bedtime excuses and use go-away monster spray until Daddy finally goes to sleep. Bedtime can be a mission for many, but with these gorgeous illustrations of a little bear and his dad, this is the perfect role-reversal bedtime story to help put any fussy child to bed in a fun and positive way. Full of heart and humour, Bedtime, Daddy! is for anyone who wants to try and put a grown-up to bed. 

Why I love this book:

• Kids will think it is hilarious that the little bear is putting Daddy bear to bed – humorous role reversal that is very well done!
• Charming illustrations will keep the kids engaged and turning the pages!
• There is always a need for good bedtime books!

RELATED ACTIVITIES:

Make a BEAR craft

Photo courtesy: https://homeschoolpreschool.net/bear-crafts-for-kindergarten/

How will you pick just one? I have no idea…they are all so cute. And some of them obviously use toilet paper rolls – empty ones, thank goodness. For details: https://homeschoolpreschool.net/bear-crafts-for-kindergarten/

With libraries and schools shut down, festivals and bookstore events cancelled, it is so very important for us to help keep books alive…and their authors, illustrators, and publishers. I know we can’t buy every book we love, but please do what you can:

• If you can, buy the books you love (from your indie bookstore if possible…many are shipping books with no mailing costs like my local https://www.toadbooks.com/
• Please review books that you love on Amazon, Goodreads, or B&N.
• Tell your friends about the books you love.
• Shout out on social media!

Don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway – what was the favorite bedtime story you read with your children when they were little?

For more wonderful picture book reviews and activities, please hoop over to Susanna HIll’s Perfect Picture Book Friday.

And make sure to come back on Sunday – Mother’s Day to read all of the #50PreciousWordsforKids stories.

I love encouraging kids to discover the storyteller that lives in their hearts