I'm Still Up!

Written & illustrated by Antoinette Portis

Part of the I'm Up! series

A baby resists sleep as the world around them settles into slumber.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings

22 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where the sun sets and everyone drifts to sleep, one baby remains wide awake. As Mommy, Daddy, the cat, and the dog all succumb to slumber, this little one defies bedtime. 'I'm Still Up!' captures the playful struggle of resisting sleep with charming illustrations and rhythmic text. Will the baby finally join the rest in dreamland? This delightful board book invites young readers to explore bedtime routines and discover the joy of winding down, perfect for fans of 'Sheep in a Jeep' and 'Llama Llama' series.

From the publisher

A soothing and humorous bedtime story with a baby who is still up! This is the ideal board book for baby to read before lying down to sleep. The sun is DOWN but the moon is UP, and so is the baby! They are not sleepy…not at all. Perfect for babies and their loved ones, I’m Still Up! is a joyful story about the age-old struggle of bed time, and a soothing reminder that when Mommy and Daddy, the cat and the dog and even the sun are sleepy, baby might be, too. By repeating shapes, words, and language, I’m Still Up! will help your baby learn new words and routines while you read a bedtime story. Sweet, humorous, and adorable, Antoinette Portis’s illustrations and simple text are perfect for fans of the Sheep in a Jeep and Llama Llama series, and Leslie Patricelli’s board books.

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