Musical Beds - Hardcover

Mara Bergman was born in the Bronx, New York, and raised on Long Island. She has written several books for children, including Bears, Bears Everywhere, illustrated by Helen Craig, and is a children's book editor. She often plays the game of musical beds at her home in Kent, England, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, one son, and their many animals.

PreS-Gr. 1. Josie couldn't sleep, because the moon was shining too brightly and the shadows on the wall looked like a witch, so she went across the hall, slipped into her parents' big empty bed, and fell fast asleep. Her sister, Ruby, couldn't fall asleep, because her room was too cool and she was hearing noises, so she also climbed in her parents' bed and soon was fast asleep. Little Rick was lonely and wanted to sleep with Dad, so he crawled into the bottom bunk, where Ruby usually slept and where Dad was now trying to read his book. Little Rick's kicks and pushes were keeping Dad up, so . . . Dad carried his sleeping children, one by one, to their very own beds and then, finally, settled down in his bed, where he fell fast asleep. Most kids will relate to the fears of the children in the story as well as their shuffling around in beds trying to get comfortable. The appealing artwork keeps the tone of the story upbeat with scenes that are bright and cheerful while still giving the feeling of nighttime. A good selection for sweet dreams at home or for a story hour with a bedtime theme. Lauren Peterson
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