{"product_id":"a-monstrous-bedtime-isbn-9780063335615","title":"A Monstrous Bedtime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award Shortlist \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOregon Book Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Thoroughly charming. A creature feature worthy of every child’s nightly routine.” \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBedtime routines are important for a good night's sleep—even for the monster under your bed! Award-winning author-artist Kerilynn Wilson cleverly subverts expectations with this cozy and endearing read-aloud for fans of \u003ci\u003eGoodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood Night, Gorilla\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA glass of water, a fan whirring gently, a story, and a song. Close your eyes. Time to sleep.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if the monster under your bed can’t fall asleep? How do you help \u003ci\u003eit\u003c\/i\u003e? Join one little girl determined to help her monster with a special—monster-sized!—version of her nightly ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeceptively simple text skillfully captures the comfort young children take in routine, while colorful artwork—full of subtle detail—casts the monster as a friend and co-conspirator. Kerilynn Wilson’s imaginative take on evergreen themes makes\u003ci\u003e A Monstrous Bedtime\u003c\/i\u003e a must-have for every bedtime. For fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Going to Bed Book, Everybody in the Red Brick Building,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSleep Like a Tiger.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An ode to bedtime anxieties and a love letter to the rituals that soothe them. . . . A departure from more classically monstrous bedtime fare, this narrative removes fear from the equation entirely, offering an innovative, collaborative spin on the relationship between child and monster. . . . Reminiscent of Maurice Sendak’s work. . . . Thoroughly charming. A creature feature worthy of every child’s nightly routine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bedtime gets rebooted with a ‘monstrous’ twist in Wilson’s exuberant, imagination-fueled picture book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wilson’s digitally colored pen-and-ink illustrations in relaxing blues and glowing yellows and pinks are decorated with swirls of music and other cheerful details to discover with each re-read. A pitch-perfect addition to any little monster’s nightly routine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wilson’s clear and simple sentences leave room for several impressive spreads done in exuberant pen and ink. Readers will enjoy combing through the images and poring over the details. . . . A fantastical story about a child’s friendship with a monster is sure to elicit thoughtful laughter and suspenseful page turns.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48587975098597,"sku":"NP9780063335615","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063335615.jpg?v=1773959672","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-monstrous-bedtime-isbn-9780063335615","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}