CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2011
"Make room for this one--with its spot-on characterization, humorous details and wordplay, this stands out even among the crowd of similar books. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Schaefer and Morgan have again paired up (
Kids Like Us, 2008, etc.), this time bringing readers an emotionally expressive and linguistically playful book about nighttime fears.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"The abundance of sounds and repetition of key phrases makes it great for reading aloud. (Picture book. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2009
A great, big glow-in-the-dark grin greets readers on the cover of this latest visit with North America's favorite shrinking violet.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2008
"With its clever resolution and understanding tone, this vibrant tale is a terrific antidote to things that go bump in the night. (Picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 2, 2008
"Is there something on the ground?" (Picture book. 3-7)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2008
"While the field is certainly crowded, it seems likely that this offbeat entry just may find an appreciative audience. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Sporting an Elvis 'do and clutching his teddy bear, young Billy confronts his fears and finds that a bump in the night doesn't have to be scary.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2007
"A nice choice for youngsters just starting to explore the outside world. (Picture book. 2-4)"
Baby Owl—accompanied only by his trusty toy owl, Owly—is out at night, sans parents, for the first time, and if he feels a bit frightened, he certainly isn't going to admit it.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2005
"This tale is a wonderful way to ease bedtime fears and may even result in children creating their own soothing game. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Nighttime, with all its shadows and sounds, can be disconcerting for even the most lion-hearted.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2005
"The gentle cadence of Thompson's tale coupled with Anderson's rich illustrations makes this an ideal candidate for the last story of the night. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Thompson's Mama Duck and her ducklings return in a tender tale about things that go bump in the night.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2004
"For all of Bright's vivid imagery and Cort's grand detonations of color as he goes about depicting this cockamamie bestiary, this is a very soothing affair, especially suitable for bedtime reading. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Sure, there are lots of things under the bed you'll be sleeping in tonight, but as Bright rhymes it, they're too busy or lazy or sleepy or scared to be bothering you.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2003
"Litzinger's bright mixed-media paintings evince a variety of emotions of fear, wonder, and relief through the gentle, soft expressive faces of the child, while the scary images have just the right touch of humor to make a menacing concept bearable. (Picture book. 2-4)"
In a child's imaginary world of nighttime darkness, the simplest noises and shadows on the wall can creep into the preschooler's mind, looming large and frightening.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2003
"Charming. (Picture book. 2-3)"
Readers who love the Stella series will be glad to see that her brother Sam has his own second story.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2002
"A perfect tale to assuage worries about things that go bump in the night. (Picture book. 3-6)"
The bolstering power of love gives a timid young cat the courage to confront his own personal bugbears.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 1997
"This tautly told story in which two stern mothers get their comeuppances is irresistible. (Junior Library Guild selection) (Picture book. 4-8)"
Any child who has been convinced of the presence of a monster at bedtime will feel vindicated by this satisfying story from Koller (A Place to Call Home, 1995, etc.).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 1994
"No source given. (Folklore/Picture book. 3-7)"
Nathaniel Willy is silly to be scared by a creaking door, but Gramma's sillier yet: each time she closes the door with a ``terrible squeak'' after kissing him good-night, he calls her back without saying why he's so frightened; and she tries to comfort him by bringing him yet another animal—cat, dog, pig, cow—until the bed breaks under the load.
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