Time for Bed

Time for Bed

Time for Bed

Written by Mem Fox & illustrated by Jane Dyer

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28

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Sep 1, 1997

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What's Time for Bed About

Publisher Summary

Day is done. Darkness is falling everywhere, and little ones are getting sleepy. This gentle book, with its rythmic verse and peaceful, loving illustrations, will lull toddlers whether it’s bedtime, nap time, or simply time for a snuggle.

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animals bedtime bedtime and dreams

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The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

Mem Fox is the author of many acclaimed books, including Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.

Illustrator

Jane Dyer is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Cookies series by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, as well as numerous other award-winning picture books. She lives and works in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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Book Details

ISBN: 9780152010669
Publication Date: September 1, 1997
Publisher: Red Wagon Books Harcourt Brace
Original Publication Date: January 1, 1993
Page Count: 28
Audience: Board
Reading Age: 0 - 3 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN): 97224717
WorldCat Number (OCLC): 39261759

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