Time to Sleep

Written and illustrated by Denise Fleming

Animals delay their winter nap, sensing the season's change.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 715 ratings

32 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD410L

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Bookroo's summary

As winter approaches, Bear senses the chill and knows it's time to hibernate. But before she can sleep, she must inform Snail, who tells Skunk, who tells Turtle. Each animal, reluctant to settle down, experiences the signs of the coming season in their own way. Finally, Ladybug rushes to share the news with Bear, only to find her already asleep. Will the forest creatures ever embrace their winter rest? Join this charming journey through the forest as each animal finds a way to delay bedtime just a little longer.

From the publisher

Young children join Bear, Snail, Skunk, and Turtle as they try to avoid going to sleep for the winter, in a vividly illustrated bedtime companion by the creator of the Caldecott Honor Book In the Small, Small Pond.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 431
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD410L

Themes & topics

Books about hibernation Books about science and nature Books about animals Books about winter

What readers & critics say

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4.0

“I felt like both the story and the illustrations were both a little lackluster, but if you're looking to help kiddos learn more about hibernation I like that this book shows lots of different animals that hibernate (snails, woodchucks, etc.)... not just bears!”

Marmee

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