FICTION

Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy: A Book of Animal Beds

by Judy YOUNG
illus. by Michael Glenn Monroe. 32p. ebook available. Sleeping Bear. 2015. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781585369089.
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PreS-Gr 3—The rhythmic poetry of this selection will have children asking for more as they learn about the sleeping habits of various North American animals, including eagles, moles, moose, alligators, and beavers. The expository text that accompanies each spread provides enough content to satisfy young students and encourage slightly older kids to do further research. Ending each entry with a question, the author asks readers to compare their own sleeping habits with those of the creatures covered. The soft, lifelike illustrations of slumbering beasts enhance the text. The final page depicts a child in bed with stuffed toys, making this offering a soothing bedtime story.
VERDICT A solid read-aloud that may inspire some to seek out more information.
Reviewed by Annette Herbert, F. E. Smith Elementary School, Cortland, NY
Each two-page spread features a poem about an animal's sleeping spot, a large illustration of the animal in its natural setting, and information about the animal's habits and habitat. The poems rely on cutesy words ("black and bluey / See right throughy") for a consistent structure and rhyme scheme. The prose encourages participation by asking questions about readers' own sleep habits.
 , Sep 01, 2015

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