When Bumblebees Go to Sleep

PreS-K–This rhyming board book combines lilting language with facts about where, when, and how bumblebees sleep. A round and fluffy bumblebee, increasingly sleepy as the yellow sun begins to fade, takes a final few sips of nectar as “flowers whisper, Gather round/ Rest your wings and settle down.” Pink sunset gives way to a purple night as Bumble winds down, finds an inviting blossom, and prepares for sleep: “Hush now Bumble, don’t you worry/ Blossom beds will hold you tight/ tucked in safely through the night.” The rhythmic pace slows as the full-bleed scenes darken and Bumble’s eyes grow heavy, until “Peaceful, snoozing, all night through/ Bumble’s sleeping/ Just like you.” Rich colors and lively, inviting pictures complement the soothing lullabylike language to end a small child’s day. A short end note with bumblebee facts is included.