Synopses & Reviews
Ruby wants Max to stay out of her room, but Max wants in. He just has to see what?s inside of her jewelry box. When the sign on her door fails to keep him out, Ruby tells Max her own version of the Greek myth Pandora?s Box. Will the story of one overly curious bunny who learned her lesson about snooping teach Max his? ?A perfect offering for those who enjoy the skewed tales of James Marshall and Jon Scieszka.? -- School Library Journal ?Clever and great fun?fans of the droll, mischievous bunny will welcome him back.? -- Booklist Rosemary Wells is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, including Max?s Christmas, Max?s Dragon Shirt, and Noisy Nora (Dial and Puffin). She is also the author of the McDuff picture books, illustrated by Susan Jeffers (Hyperion). She lives in Westchester County, New York.
Review
Praise for Max and Ruby's Bedtime Book
"Brightly illustrated and filled with her customary cheer, Wells's latest Max and Ruby book should entice both old and new fans of these lively siblings, and leave them hoping that this isn't really 'the end of the end.'"—Publishers Weekly
"Added to one's home collection, this book is sure to be requested at many bedtimes."—Children's Literature
"Punchy dialogue serves this inviting and oversized layout well; light pastel spreads suit each whimsical story line and its sweetly realized conclusion. A solid selection particularly for those already enamored by this lovable bunny duo."—School Library Journal
"This short-story collection from the steady hand of Wells displays the mischievous sweetness of the Max and Ruby stories with their candy-heart coloring."—Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
It's time for bestselling bunnies Max and Ruby to go to bed--but first, a story
Max and Ruby want to hear story after story before bed, so Grandma tells one more... And then another She tells them their favorite stories--the ones about the things they did when they were younger bunnies. Bursting with Wells's exuberant pictures, this large format book will delight fans of the beloved bunny siblings who star in their own show on Nick, Jr.
"Added to one's home collection, this book is sure to be requested at many bedtimes."--Children's Literature