Synopses & Reviews
The note read: Bedtime is canceled. Maggie thought of it. Her brother wrote it. A journalist read it. This was big news. He reported it.and#160;Before they knew it,and#160;the whole city discovered that bedtime had officially been canceled,and#160;so no one wentand#160;to sleep!
Cece Meng, author of I WILL NOT READ THIS BOOK andand#160;TOUGH CHICKS, delivers once again with a pitch perfect cautionary tale, a wry parody of our information-glutted age, and heart-warming brother and sister adventure. Illustrated byand#160;French artist, Aurand#233;lie Neyret, who makes her U.S. debut with wit and whimsy.
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Review
"A puckish tale of impulsive sibling violence and remorse in a family of Kevin Henkes-like mice." Kirkus Reviews
"This clever take on the push-pull of sibling relationships gets a charming boost from the pen-and-watercolor illustrations." Booklist, ALA
The watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings work nicely to enhance this humorous cautionary tale.
School Library Journal
Review
"A few reads of this ought to tire out kids before their not-canceled-after-all bedtimes."
and#8212;Booklist
"Meng playfully expands and exaggerates children's efforts to put off the inevitable lights-out and turns a universal tug of war into a hilarious tour de force."
and#8212;Kirkus
"Meng's writing is clear, direct, and funny, and Neyret's digitally created illustrations have an appropriately comic and cartoonish tone."
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Synopsis
Samantha's parents warn her not to hit her brother. But Samantha likes to hit him, and does not think she will be sorry.
She's wrong, of course.
As the consequences of Samantha's actions grow more and more outlandish with every turn of the page, surreal twists and subtle visual humor add to the fun. Siblings of all ages are sure to recognize the contentious yet ultimately loving relationship in this lighthearted cautionary tale about a common childhood impulse. Drawing inspiration from greats like Arnold Lobel and Charles Schultz, a talented young picture book creator makes his debut in a remarkably fresh and pleasing way.
Synopsis
In her fourth book, award-winning author Cece Meng delivers theand#160;delightful story ofand#160;Maggie and her brother, whoand#160;write a note to get out of their bedtime. But when the note ends up on the desk of a newspaper reporter, they get much more than theyand#160;wished.
About the Author
Josh Schneider is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of Tales for Very Picky Eaters, The Meanest Birthday Girl, Bedtime Monsters, and Princess Sparkle-Heart Gets a Makeover. His first book for Clarion, You'll Be Sorry, was named "Book That Provides Best Ammunition to Parents Weary of Warning Their Kids About Socking Their Siblings" by Publishers Weekly magazine. Josh lives in Chicago with his wife, Dana.