Alfred's Book of Monsters

Alfred's Book of Monsters
Author: Sam Streed
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1580898335

Trick or treat? With nods to Tim Burton, Edward Gorey, and Neil Gaiman, this humorous picture book about a Victorian boy obsessed with monsters presents a dark and appealing world, created by debut author/illustrator Sam Streed. In the graveyard, between stone monuments for forgotten souls, lurks the Black Shuck. . . . Its one blood-red eye burns with an undying rage. After reading about the slimy Nixie, the angry Black Shuck, and the creepy Lantern Man in his beloved Book of Monsters, Alfred decides to invite the monsters to teatime with his crusty old aunty, who thinks monsters are an improper obsession for a respectable young boy.

Mermaids Fast Asleep

Mermaids Fast Asleep
Author: Robin Riding
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250076358

Mermaids Fast Asleep is a stunning and lyrical bedtime picture book that looks at how mermaids sleep in the sea. This wonderful read-aloud book about mythlogical sea creatures is the perfect nighttime read for your little dreamer, with poetical text from writer Robin Riding and dreamy illustrations by Zoe Persico.

Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues
Author: James Dean
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 006230433X

Bedtime is always fun with this hilarious bedtime story from Kimberly and James Dean’s New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series. Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don't want the day to end. Pete has an idea—how about a sleepover? Groovy! As the night gets later, it's time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete's friends aren't ready to go to sleep just yet. Then Pete has another idea—a bedtime story! But will it work? The musical text and comforting repetition are perfect for nighttime read-alouds. Kids will be eager to snuggle under the covers and drift off to sleep to this bedtime story along with Pete’s really cool friends. Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

Thank You and Good Night

Thank You and Good Night
Author: Patrick McDonnell
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 031638822X

An homage to classic bedtime stories and their creators, from a Caldecott Honor recipient and bestselling artist! Patrick McDonnell's first bedtime book captures the magic of a sleepover with friends, and reminds us to cherish life's simplest pleasures. During a fun pajama party, three animal friends dance and play, but at last everyone is getting sleepy. Is it time for bed yet? Not before taking the time to say thank you for the day, the night, and good friends.

Foodie Faces

Foodie Faces
Author: Bill Wurtzel
Publisher: LB Kids
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316423526

Food, funny faces, and feelings combine in this cute and clever board book about emotions and healthy eating. No matter how you're feeling--silly, grumpy, happy, or shy--now you can see your face mirrored back on your dinner plate! Find twenty-two different emotions inside the pages of this book, made out of everything from strawberries to pita bread to carrots (and more). You'll be amazed by how real these foodie faces look, and might even be inspired to try a new food or two!

Little Owl's Night

Little Owl's Night
Author: Divya Srinivasan
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698151119

It's evening in the forest and Little Owl wakes up from his day-long sleep to watch his friends enjoying the night. Hedgehog sniffs for mushrooms, Skunk nibbles at berries, Frog croaks, and Cricket sings. A full moon rises and Little Owl can't understand why anyone would want to miss it. Could the daytime be nearly as wonderful? Mama Owl begins to describe it to him, but as the sun comes up, Little Owl falls fast asleep. Putting a twist on the bedtime book, Little Owl's Night is sure to comfort any child with a curiosity about the night.

Hugga Loula

Hugga Loula
Author: Nancy Dearborn
Publisher: Familius
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781641702713

When you're unhappy, the first thing you really need is a hug . . . and this book, of course.

Grumpycorn

Grumpycorn
Author: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0702300640

Unicorn wants to write the most fabulous story in the world. He hasa fancy notebook. A special fluffy pen. He has everything justperfect. But Unicorn has NO IDEA what to write!When his friends try to join in, will Unicorn turn into a ... GRUMPYCORN?A must-have unicorn picture book treat from the bestselling, award-winningSarah McIntyre.