Posted on: Sunday, March 6, 2005
Bedtime books for preschoolers
By Janis Campbell
Knight Ridder News Service
Reading at bedtime or just before a nap is a great way to help preschoolers settle into a routine.
Here are new offerings:
"ABC: A Lift-the-Flap Alphabet Book" by Francesco Pittau and Bernadette Gervais; Chronicle, $15.95
An innovative alphabet book that talks about the letter shapes. For instance, lift C's flap and find a crescent moon. The book includes cards for an alphabet bingo game.
"Now I Eat My ABC's" by Pam Abrams; Scholastic, $7.99
This book is exactly what the name implies, a culinary tour of the alphabet. Photos by Bruce Wolf make this a tasty board book offering.
"Marc Just Couldn't Sleep" by Gabriela Keselman; Kane/Miller, $15.95
Another bedtime treat. Marc can't get to sleep because of bedtime worries and fears. Luckily, his mom is there. The illustrations of young Marc by Noemi Villamuza are darling.
If you have a child with a pacifier habit that you would just as soon break, the first book could do the trick. Ross also has a perfect book for the reluctant sleeper in "I Don't Want to Go to Bed." Both books feature the Little Princess character.
A little paisley elephant that no one wants is caught in quite an adventure, but finds a loving owner. Flowers, stripes and bright prints make this book appealing.
"Alice the Fairy," Blue Sky Press/Scholastic, $15.95
David Shannon is an award-winning illustrator and author who knows how to capture young children's imaginations with bright humor.
This time, he has crafted a magical book about a little girl caught up in her day as a make-believe fairy.
This book will delight the little girl in your house.
This book features the popular Sanrio character. Hello Kitty visits her grandmother for the weekend.
If you can't visit a grandma or grandpa, maybe you can send a letter.
Even if your preschooler makes marks instead of writing, it's fun for him or her to send something by mail.
Grandma and Grandpa may not be able to read the beginner's writing, but they'll love it.
"Bunny Mail: A Max and Ruby Lift-the-Flap Book," Viking, $15.99
With author-illustrator Rosemary Wells' stamp on it, this book will deliver fun to your house.
"I Want My Pacifier" and "I Don't want to go to Bed" both by Tony Ross; Kane/Miller, $4.95 each
"Paisley" by Maggie Smith; Alfred A. Knopf, $15.95
"Hello Kitty visits grandma!" by Elizabeth Smith, illustrated by Jean Hirashima, $12.95
