Things That Go Bump in the Day
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Things That Go Bump in the Day

By Melinda Beatty, Charlene Chua (Illustrator)

Vampire Vlad battles mysterious daytime noises to find rest.

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32 pages· 285 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Vampire Vlad struggles to sleep as daytime noises stir his imagination. Each creak and clang sends him racing to his tired mother's room. Can Vlad conquer his fears and find peace? Discover how this young vampire learns to calm his mind and embrace the day’s rest. A charming tale of overcoming nighttime jitters, perfect for anyone who finds bedtime a little daunting.

From the publisher

The sun is out and it’s time for vampire Vlad to go to bed, but it’s easier said than done with all the creepy, creaky daytime noises that keep him (and his mother) from getting a good day’s rest. Vampire Vlad is all tucked in, ready for bed. But his imagination runs wild when he hears all the daytime noises happening outside. A clickety-clack, a skreek and a clang? Who knows what that could be! With each new sound, Vlad races to his patient and reassuring, but tired mama’s room until he learns how to calm himself down and finally get a good day’s rest. Melinda Beatty’s clever text and award-winning illustrator Charlene Chua’s imaginative illustrations make the perfect bedtime read (during the day or night) for anyone a little nervous to go to bed.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
285
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about bedtime and dreamsBooks about overcoming fearsBooks about parent-child relationships
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 6, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593616642

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