FICTION

Shh! This Book Is Sleeping

by Cédric RAMADIER
tr. from French. illus. by Vincent Bourgeau. 20p. Random. 2016. Board $8.99. ISBN 9780553538755.
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Toddler-PreS—Youngsters familiar with the bedtime routine will enjoy turning the tables in this gentle, interactive French import. A pink mouse encourages readers to assume the parental role by getting the book (depicted on the recto as a pair of eyes, a nose, and a mouth on a soothing blue background) ready to go to sleep ("Ask it, 'Are you warm enough?' Tell it, 'Here's your blankie.'"). The design is simple yet elegant—with plenty of white space on the verso and bold, primary colors throughout—and toddlers and their grown-ups will love seeing the sweetly expressive book fall asleep. A delightful addition to the bevy of bedtime tales.
Reviewed by Staff , Jan 01, 2016

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