How to Put an Octopus to Bed

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker · Illustrated by Viviane Schwarz

An octopus takes charge of bedtime, but can he handle the chaos?

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34 pages· 777 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

When a little octopus decides it's his turn to put his parents to bed, chaos ensues! With eight arms to manage bath time, pajamas, and teeth brushing, bedtime becomes a hilarious adventure. Will this determined octopus succeed in his mission, or will bedtime turn into a tangled mess? Dive into this rhyming tale and discover the fun of bedtime from a whole new perspective. Perfect for wiggly readers, this story promises laughter and a fresh take on nightly routines.

From the publisher

A new instant bedtime classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! It’s time for bed and this little octopus is more than happy to volunteer! He’s all ready to put his parents to bed! Bath time, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, and tucking everyone in is a whole new challenge when the kid is in charge (and especially when everyone has eight arms!). From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz comes a romping, rhyming, hilarious tale sure to entertain wiggly bedtime readers everywhere. - Perfect for children who are learning good bedtime, bath time, and toothbrushing habits- Silly and clever rhymes make this a perfect read-aloud book for parents and children.- From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train Any child who loves Dinosaur vs Bedtime, I Am Not Sleepy and Will Not Go to Bed, and Llama, Llama, Red Pajama will love How to Put an Octopus to Bed! Read-aloud book for kids ages 3-5Toddler book about brushing teethGoodnight books for toddlers Sherri Duskey Rinker is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series and Steam Train, Dream Train. She lives in Chicago with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons. Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including There Are Cats in this Book, There Are No Cats in this Book, and Is There a Dog in this Book? She can usually be found in her studio in London, unless she’s outside researching and sketching.

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