  | What happens while you sleep Author: Russelmann, Anna | |
| Price: $22.56 | ||
Summary:
What exactly happens in your brain while you sleep? A whole lot! When Malu goes to sleep, Hippo and Campus not only sort out all the new impressions that Malu has collected during the day, but they even help her find her lost teddy bear! This makes Malu very happy when she wakes up.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Buchner, Judith |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/01/21)
School Library Journal (08/01/21)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/01/2021 PreS-Gr 2—When we close our eyes at night, what is actually going on inside our heads? In this cerebral tale, readers take a peek inside the brain of Malu to find the thinker Conshus, closing his shutters after Malu's busy day at the zoo. As she sleeps, Hippo and Campus, two colorful, childlike characters, sort through the memories of her day, filing them away where they are needed. Russelmann tackles the mystery of sleep and dreaming, turning it into an adventure. Illustrations in chalk and watercolor are bright and whimsical, but a clunky writing style weighs the story down. The concept of how the various parts of the brain process the thoughts of the day is interesting, but the overall plot isn't strong enough to keep readers engaged. VERDICT Although a valiant attempt to explain some aspects of the brain to children, this title is not recommended.—Erica Deb, Matawan Aberdeen P.L., NJ - Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
