Any kid would enjoy a not-quite-ordinary bedtime book every once in a while. Race You to Bed by Bob Shea is one of those books!
The interplay between bright/bold and soft/pillowy graphics make this book a beauty to behold. Textures and patterns bring life to simple, 60s-inspired objects and animals in this tale, all about a whispy-white rabbit (with very long ears and very stretchy legs) who’s racing your kids to bed.
He races to and fro, in and around things, interacting with random objects along the way (a sailing skateboard, for instance), never breaking his stride. Our kids love the bunny’s expressive and exaggerated eyes. They giggle all throughout the audible race to the finish line, the animated and whimsical (and sometimes suspenseful), short and sweet journey that it is.
Who will get there first? Why, you’ll just have to wait and see.
This book is a prize for any little sleepyhead who’s reluctant to settle down at night for a good night’s rest. (Parents can rejoice in this book’s achievements, as well!)
You can purchase Race You to Bed from HarperCollins.com, several terrific online booksellers…or look for it in the new children’s books section at your nearest bookstore.
Win it! Thanks to HarperCollins Children’s, I have an extra copy of Race You to Bed for one of my readers!
Here’s how to enter:
1) MANDATORY: Leave me a comment below telling me another HarperCollins Children’s book you think your kids would love.
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4) For a fourth entry, twitter about this contest using @MuseReviews within your tweet, then tell me in a separate comment that you twittered!
I’ll close this contest next Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congrats to winner #77, Quanda, the winner of this book!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Allison (2 years ago)
Love from Head to Toe by Eric Carle.
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Andria (2 years ago)
A Very Marley Christmas looks cute.
Elaine, clothed much (2 years ago)
I loved Where the Whild things are!
Megan (2 years ago)
Where the Wild Things Are is a classicly loved children’s book!
kari (2 years ago)
I’d love a copy of Where the Wild Things Are for my little one.
Sarah (2 years ago)
The kids in my library adore Fancy Nancy!
Danielle (2 years ago)
frog and toad all year
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Winning Readings (2 years ago)
I’d love to read: Fancy Nancy
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TRACY HEYER (2 years ago)
Love Where The Wild Things Are. Thanks.
Kelly Ann T. (2 years ago)
Holt likes My Monster Mama Loves Me So. Its a cute book.
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Rachel C (2 years ago)
Goldalicious looks like a cute book b/c we love the Pinkalicious book!
Sarah (2 years ago)
I think the would like Frog and Toad
Together.
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Cindi (2 years ago)
“Russell the Sheep” and all of the books about him would be fabulous in our home!
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Wendy M (2 years ago)
My kids would love the book “What Do You Say Dear?”
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Lauren Marsh (2 years ago)
the Lilly series by kevin henkes
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abi (2 years ago)
Goldilicious looks like a fun book
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McKim (2 years ago)
I would like the book Where The Wild Things Are for my son.
Katrina (2 years ago)
I always loved a light in the attic….my duaghter would too
lori berman (2 years ago)
Love “Where the wild things are” Read teh book all the time as a kid
Carrie (2 years ago)
I would like to read:
Duck and Cover
by Jackie Urbanovic
renee (2 years ago)
I think my daughter would like A Light in the Attic.
Courtney (2 years ago)
love Fancy Nancy
Wendy (2 years ago)
Where the Wild Things Are.
cindy (2 years ago)
the light in the attic! i think my little guys needs to read that soon!
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Jeanine (2 years ago)
I like the book Ellen Tebbits
By Beverly Cleary
phxbne (2 years ago)
Pinkalicious looks fun
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Gale (2 years ago)
My girls already love Purplicious and Pinkalicious, so we couldn’t go wrong with Goldilicious!!!!! Thanks~
Heidi Kratzke (2 years ago)
Fancy Nancy would be a hit at my house!
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Sarah (2 years ago)
My daughter loves Biscuit & we’re having issues with Phonics so we’d love Biscuit Phonics Fun
angie (2 years ago)
one of our favorites a light in the attic
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Terra Heck (2 years ago)
My daughter would like Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. Thanks.
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Vicki Wurgler (2 years ago)
I picked the book
Little Bear
Nancye Davis (2 years ago)
My daughter would also like to read “Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse” by Laura Numeroff.
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Rosanne (2 years ago)
They would love the Giving Tree
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