The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton

Boynton, Sandra. The going to bed book. Newly rev. ed. New York: Little Simon, 1995. 14 pages. Boardbook. Ages 2 to preschool. ISBN: 978-0671449025.Official website: http://www.sandraboynton.com/sboynton/index.html


Animals on a cruise ship go through their nighttime routines to get ready for bed. They bath, dress, tidy, brush their teeth, exercise, and finally go to bed as the cruise ship rocks them to sleep. 


A silly bedtime book for children full of quirky characters and rhyming verses. The words flow and are fun to read aloud. Boynton's drawings are simple but effective and children understand that they are meant to be funny. It's silly but clearly communicates the process of getting ready for bed. The size of this small board board is perfect for small hands learning to hold a book and turn pages. There are many sentimental bedtime books The Going to Bed Book stands out as a favorite for many children.