Bunny Should Be Sleeping - by Amy Hest (Hardcover)

About the Book

When Dad forgets to check on Bunny one night, Bunny gets up to check on Dad.

Book Synopsis

Bunny can't sleep because Dad forgot to check on him, so he sets out to check on Dad.

Bunny should be sleeping, but instead, he is waiting for Dad to come check on him. Dad always checks on him, but tonight, Dad is late.

Soon Dad will come. He will come in the night
to check on his little Bunny. Come on, Dad!
Check on me, check on me, check on me!

Bunny can't wait anymore-- he needs his dad! Slipping out of bed, Bunny packs a wagon of everything Dad might need: some water, a blanket, a snack, and their favorite book to share. Down the hall and through the dark, Bunny finds Dad fast asleep, oblivious to all the supplies Bunny offers him.

At last, Bunny resorts to a tap on the nose to wake Dad up. Dad checks on Bunny, and Bunny checks on Dad, who is happy to see him, if still groggy. They read their special book, and all is right with the world again.
Bestselling author Amy Hest teams up with Renata Liwska, illustrator of Deborah Underwood's The Quiet Book, for a bedtime book as adorable and warm as two sleepy bunnies. Sure to soothe children dubious about staying in their rooms alone at night, Bunny Should Be Sleeping reminds young readers that they are safe and loved even when the house is dark and quiet.

Named to the ALSC Summer Reading List!

Review Quotes

"An ideal book for an evening wind-down or a midnight consolation, the kind of story parents reach for again and again to soothe. . . ."--The New York Times

"The gray-flannel softness of Renata Liwska's artwork for 'Bunny Should Be Sleeping' suggests that this bedtime picture book will be a surpassingly cozy one."--The Wall Street Journal

★ "Reflecting the quiet tone of the text, Liwska's illustrations create a sense of softness and stillness reminiscent of a foggy morning. A beautiful, memorable picture book."--Booklist, Starred Review

★ "Quiet and reassuring, though laced with humor, the book strikes the perfect tone for bedtime reading, exuding comfort and the joy to be found in nightly routines."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

★ " In yearning text, Hest (Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone) captures the way time can move slowly when someone's on their own, the way an attentive presence can meet needs, and the sense that Bunny is learning to love well by mirroring Dad's words and actions."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Hest's rhythmic text has a soothing, lulling cadence. The soft hues and textures awash in moonlight in Liwska's digital illustrations convey the perfect mood for this warmhearted bedtime story, which features a refreshing portrayal of what appears to be a single dad caring for his son and vice versa."--The Horn Book

"As cozy as the snuggle between a toddler and caregiver, this book should be on all picture bookshelves."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Amy Hest's many acclaimed children's books include the New York Times bestseller KISS GOOD NIGHT and SOMETIMES IT'S NICE TO BE ALONE. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City.

Renata Liwska grew up in Warsaw, Poland, and now lives in Calgary, Alberta. She is the illustrator of THE QUIET BOOK and THE LOUD BOOK!, both written by Deborah Underwood and both New York Times bestsellers. For THE QUIET BOOK, Renata Liwska was awarded the 2010 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal and was named a 2010 Governor General's Literary Award finalist. Visit her online at www.renataliwska.com.