Ten in the Bed

Description

Count down to bedtime with a pilot, a ballerina, and more in a vibrant rendition of a favorite nursery rhyme. Count down to bedtime with a pilot, a ballerina, and more in a vibrant rendition of a favorite nursery rhyme. A tiny sleepy mouse is ready to get into bed. But there are nine others lying down too. One by one the animal friends roll over and out of the bed and straight into a new adventure story. The dog princess climbs from her bed-topped tower. The rabbit astronaut takes off from her bed-rocket-ship. The bear pilot parachutes out of his bed-plane. Count and sing along until everyone is - at last - ready for a good night's sleep. Jane Cabrera's Story Time celebrates children's best-loved read along nursery rhymes and songs. These interactive favorites are given a new twist by award-winning artist Jane Cabrera and feature her bold, bright, kid-friendly illustrations. Other titles in the series include The Wheels on the Bus, Old Mother Hubbard, and Old MacDonald Had a Farm.

Jane Cabrera is a designer and fine artist, as well as the author and illustrator of almost 60 books for children. She specializes in fresh reimaginings of nursery rhymes and fairy tales; Publishers Weekly has said "her style exudes the joy of creation." She lives in England.

"The illustrations, filled with animal charm, bounce delightfully along with the text. . . . a ready-made romp for story hours, bedtimes, and just plain fun. Read it one-on-one or with a small group for some rowdy response."-Booklist "A dynamic version of the familiar counting ditty and storytime staple. The painterly illustrations featuring bright colors and bold forms and patterns are the star attraction."-Kirkus Reviews OPPENHEIM TOY PORTFOLIO BEST BOOK AWARD - GOLD SEAL