
By Anne Wynter, Oge Mora (Illustrator)
Noises disrupt a building's sleep, sparking a nighttime adventure.
In a bustling apartment building, a sudden cry shatters the night, setting off a cascade of sounds that rouse its residents. As children and even a cat stir from slumber, the night unfolds with unexpected commotion. Yet, as the chaos subsides, a new symphony of sounds emerges, gently guiding everyone back to their dreams. What begins as a noisy interruption transforms into a soothing lullaby, inviting curiosity about the night's surprises and the comforting return to sleep. Discover how the night’s disturbances become a harmonious bedtime tale.
A fresh, urban take on bedtime stories in the spirit of The House That Jack Built and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, from debut author Anne Wynter and Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora.Everybody in the red brick building was asleep. Until . . .WaaaAAH!Rraak! Wake up!Pitter patter STOMP!Pssheew!A chain reaction of noises wakes up several children (and a cat) living in an apartment building. But it’s late in the night, so despite the disturbances, one by one, the building’s inhabitants return to their beds–this time with a new set of sounds to lull them to sleep.
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