  | Time for bed, old house Author: Bates, Janet Costa | |
| Price: $21.38 | ||
Summary:
Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop's house, but he's a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it's not quite time to go to bed yet-first, he needs Isaac's help in putting the house to bed. Quietly and slowly, they move from room to room, turning out lights and pulling down shades, as Grandpop gently explains the nighttime sounds that Isaac finds unfamiliar. Then they read the house a bedtime story.
| Illustrator: | Ford, AG |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 2.60 Points: .5 Quiz: 515419 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (08/15/21)
School Library Journal (+) (08/01/21)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (+) (00/07/21)
The Hornbook (00/09/21)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/01/2021 PreS-Gr 2—There are many ways to get a child ready for bedtime, from a simple story and lights out to other, more serious efforts at creativity. Isaac is excited to spend time with his grandfather, but nervous about sleeping away from home for the first time. Clever Grandpop has the just the right idea to ease the child's fears. He asks him to help put the house to bed first. Although Isaac has little idea what that means, he carefully follows the older man's lead. Together, they walk quietly through the house, enter each room, gently close window shades, and turn off lights to make the old house "dark and cozy." Along the way, Grandpop explained each click, squeak, and creak Isaac hears, telling him, "This old house makes sleepy sounds, just like you." The realistic illustrations of Grandpop's old house, its interior, and the outside landscape make this tale even more tender. The art is as charming and endearing as Isaac and Grandpop's bedtime adventure. VERDICT The rituals of bedtime, as encompassing and timeless as the bonds between generations, elevate a simple tale and make it an essential purchase for every collection.—Maegen Rose, Rye Country Day Sch., - Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
