Synopses & Reviews
Both spirited and soothing, this bedtime read-aloud story is the perfect preface for a trip to dreamland.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The sun has set, and sleepyheads all across the land are tucked into their cozy beds.andlt;BRandgt;Rabbit is snoozing in the weeds, and Duck is snuggled in the reeds.andlt;BRandgt;Bear is nestled in his cave, and Otter is rocking on a wave.andlt;BRandgt;But thereand#8217;s one little sleepyhead whoand#8217;s andlt;Iandgt;notandlt;/Iandgt; in his bed.andlt;BRandgt;Where, oh where, could he be?andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;This sweet, snuggly, and silly bedtime book with irresistible illustrations is sure to prepare little ones for a cozy nightand#8217;s sleep.
Review
andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"Sleepyhead readers explore a hushed woodland at dusk, where they discover animals nestled in their cozy places at bedtime. Yawning little listeners will fall immediately and effortlessly into the rhetorical rhythms of this surefire good-night book. Gentle narration, soft exclamations and soothing "s" sounds surface again and again, streaming together sweetly. The earthy, mellow artwork, with its dusky greens and browns and thick linework, comforts too. . . . A superb execution of soporific shapes and sounds perfect for the bedside table."
Review
"Through rhyming text and cozy illustrations, readers are brought around the property of a farm and into a house at night to seek out all the sleepyheads. . . warm and inviting. A glowing crescent moon is visible with every page turn, and all the sleepyheads are endearing and cuddly. This book will make an excellent addition, especially where pajama storytime is popular."
About the Author
Sandra J. Howatt is a former dance instructor who now writes childrenand#8217;s books.andlt;iandgt; Sleepyheadsandlt;/iandgt; marks her picture book debut. Sandra lives with her family in Texas. Visit her online at SandraJHowatt.com.