Bernard's Nap - Hardcover

Goodman, Joan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563977281 ISBN 13: 9781563977282

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press, 1999

Synopsis

Readers of Bernard's Bath know what it's like to convince Bernard that it's bath time. Now it's time for Bernard's nap, and things are no easier. Mama tucks him into bed with his bear beside him. Grandma covers him with his blanket. But there is one problem--Bernard isn't sleepy! Mama sings Bernard a lullaby--and falls asleep herself. Papa tells Bernard a story--and falls asleep too. Grandma rocks in her rocking chair next to Bernard's bed--and rocks herself to sleep. No the whole family is napping . . . except Bernard! Joan Goodman's gentle text and Dominic Catalano's warm illustrations make for a perfectly adorable book for nap time, or anytime.

About this title

About the Author:

Joan Goodman, author of Bernard's Bath, lives in New York City.

Dominic Catalano, illustrator of Bernard's Bath, has illustrated many books including Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo by Larry Dane Brimner, and Frong Went A-Courting, which he retold. He lives in Oswego, New York.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-When a baby elephant refuses to take his nap, family members each take a turn trying to lull him to sleep. Mama sings Bernard the "Elephant's Lullaby," Papa reads him a sleepy story, and Grandma sits by him with her knitting needles peacefully clacking. However, all they succeed in doing is putting themselves to sleep, while contrary Bernard continues to insist he is not tired-until the house becomes so quiet that he gets into bed and goes to sleep on his own. Pastel illustrations depict an appealing elephant family whose members barely fit on the pages. A palette of rich, muted tropical hues adds interest to an average text.
Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1563977281
• ISBN 13: 9781563977282
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Catalano Dominic