Time for Bed, Old House

Written by Janet Costa Bates · Illustrated by AG Ford

A boy's first sleepover turns into a magical bedtime ritual with his grandfather.

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32 pages· 604 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~360L

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Bookroo's summary

Isaac's first sleepover at Grandpop's house brings a mix of excitement and nerves. As night falls, Grandpop introduces Isaac to a unique bedtime ritual—putting the house to sleep. Together, they move through the house, turning off lights and drawing shades, while Grandpop explains the unfamiliar nighttime sounds. This gentle routine, complete with a bedtime story for the house, helps Isaac feel at home. Will this new tradition ease his fears and make the night memorable? Discover the warmth of family and the comfort of new rituals in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

At Isaac’s first sleepover, he gets to help Grandpop with a very special routine–putting the house to bed–in a story that’s just right for children visiting a new place, or for adopting a new ritual at home. Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop’s house, but he’s a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it’s not quite time to go to bed yet–first, he needs Isaac’s help in putting the house to bed. Quietly and slowly, they move from room to room, turning out lights and pulling down shades, as Grandpop gently explains the nighttime sounds that Isaac finds unfamiliar. Now it’s time to read the house a bedtime story (Isaac is good at reading the pictures). By the time the house is settled in for the night, Isaac and Grandpop are ready for bed, too. Janet Costa Bates’s tender story and A. G. Ford’s cozy illustrations will have families–and extended families or friends–eager to take a wise Grandpop’s cue and embrace a new nighttime tradition.

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