A Monstrous Bedtime - by Kerilynn Wilson (Hardcover)

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Book Synopsis

Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award Shortlist

Oregon Book Award Finalist

"Thoroughly charming. A creature feature worthy of every child's nightly routine." --Kirkus Reviews

Bedtime 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 Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Good Night, Gorilla.

A glass of water, a fan whirring gently, a story, and a song. Close your eyes. Time to sleep.

But what if the monster under your bed can't fall asleep? How do you help it? Join one little girl determined to help her monster with a special--monster-sized!--version of her nightly ritual.

Deceptively 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 A Monstrous Bedtime a must-have for every bedtime. For fans of The Going to Bed Book, Everybody in the Red Brick Building, and Sleep Like a Tiger.

Review Quotes

"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." - Kirkus Reviews

"Bedtime gets rebooted with a 'monstrous' twist in Wilson's exuberant, imagination-fueled picture book." - Publishers Weekly

"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." - Horn Book Magazine

"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." - School Library Journal