Have you ever looked for something to read? Okay, let's be more specific. How about something to read at BEDTIME? You know, it has to have a bit of story to catch your interest, but something to calm and soothe the mind? I know what you're thinking, why not count sheep? Well, sheep aren't everyone's cup of tea, no offense to our woolly friends, and quite frankly, they could probably use the night off once in a while! Today's featured trio of books are just the ticket! Available now from Dover Publications, they have a little something for every little reader! Catch a glimpse below, then catch me for the review...
by
Mark Sperring
Illustrated by
Tim Budgen
Ages 3+ | 32 Pages
9780486851891
Dover Publications
About the book...
Who wants to count sheep when you can count pretty, prancing UNICORNS?
This rollicking, rhyming bedtime story with unicorns on every page is a fun and easy way for children to practice counting — and is sure to become a favorite part of every family’s bedtime routine.
Step into a world of adventure and wonder with the Twenty at Bedtime series, featuring Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and other delightful stories with cute, cuddly characters that both children and parents will look forward to snuggling up with at the end of every day.
by
Mark Sperring
Illustrated by
Tim Budgen
Ages 3+ | 32 Pages
9780702304231
Dover Publications
About the book...
Who wants to count sheep when you can count stomping, roaring DINOSAURS?
This rollicking, rhyming bedtime story with dinosaurs on every page is a fun and easy way for children to practice counting — and is sure to become a favorite part of every family’s bedtime routine.
Step into a world of adventure and wonder with the Twenty at Bedtime series, featuring Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime and other delightful stories with cute, cuddly characters that both children and parents will look forward to snuggling up with at the end of every day.
by
Mark Sperring
Illustrated by
Tim Budgen
Ages 3+ | 32 Pages
9780702304231
Dover Publications
About the book...
Who wants to count sheep when you can count busy, boisterous North Pole ELVES?
This rollicking, rhyming bedtime story with elves on every page is a fun and easy way for children to practice counting — and is sure to become a favorite part of every family’s bedtime routine.
Step into a world of adventure and wonder with the Twenty at Bedtime series, featuring Twenty Elves at Bedtime and other delightful stories with cute, cuddly characters that both children and parents will look forward to snuggling up with at the end of every day.
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So...which one is your favorite?
Hard to decide, right?
Exactly my thought!
I love the BRIGHT and COLORFUL images that each title contains. I love the fact that they are all inclusive so that no little reader has to feel anything other than AMAZING choosing any of the three books to count away to dream land! I love the clever riddles, and rhymes that fill each page, giving us a few words for our journey, but not too much to kick start our minds once again. I love that each book as a who's who as it were in the very beginning, so that as you meet up with each unicorn, dinosaur, or elf along the way, you can recognize them as they play their part in the story! I love how each one contains a little pearl of wisdom regarding the importance of a good night's sleep, whether it be for the big man in red, paleo adventurers, or those kissing unicorn's goodnight.
Each book is filled to the brim with enough imagination and creativity to usher wee ones off to sleep, while stoking the fires of their subconscious to create a dreamland of their own...not to mention the extra practice with numbers because SOMEONE has to count all those AMAZING friends we're introduced to on each page! A great addition to family libraries to give a new spark to their bedtime reading routines, but I do believe the brilliant nature of the illustrations just might have little ones asking for these outside of nighttime hours as well! Whether you're a fan of unicorns, dig dinos, or want to get in the holiday spirit, you can't go wrong with this cute and clever trio of stories!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mark Sperring is the creator of several bestselling children’s book series and has more than 45 books in print. Author of The Naughty Naughty Baddies, Hot Dog, Four Silly Skeletons, and many, many more, Mark is influenced by all things wonderful. He hopes to one day borrow Max’s boat and go and live with the Wild Things. Until then, he resides in Bristol, UK.
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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Tim Budgen is a freelance illustrator who can usually be found with a pencil in one hand and a sketchbook in the other. Illustrator of When You Adopt a… picture book series and Little Shark, Big Shark for Random House’s Step into Reading Series, Tim has also published many whimsical works with Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Disney/Lucas Films, Highlights, and others. Tim lives by the sea on Hayling Island, UK, with his wife and their pets, Baxter and Alfie.
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Enter for the chance to win a 3-book set of the Twenty at Bedtime series!
Five (5) winners receive:
- A paperback copy of Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime
- A paperback copy of Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime
- A paperback copy of Twenty Elves at Bedtime
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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Dover Publications. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Friday, October 13, 2023
Twenty at Bedtime Tour Kick-Off
Monday, October 16, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Book Giveaway of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Book Spotlight of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Friday, October 27, 2023
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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Friday, November 3, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Monday, November 6, 2023
Book Spotlight of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Friday, November 10, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Monday, November 13, 2023
Book Review of the Twenty at Bedtime Series
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
