Publisher Description

A new board book edition of the bedtime book Kirkus Reviews called "empowering" and "nicely child-centered." Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him-and, of course, his stuffed bunny-through the nighttime routine from bath to bed. Includes a bedtime routine checklist.

Author Biography

Theo Heras is a performer, speaker, book reviewer, and a children's librarian. Passionate about literature and programming for babies and toddlers, Theo published the picture books Hat On, Hat Off, Baby Cakes, Where's Bunny? and The Haircut. She has also recorded two albums: What Will We Do with the Baby-o?, and Seashell, Sing a Song to Me. Theo lives in Toronto, Ontario.Renné Benoit is the award-winning illustrator of more than 15 books for children. She has won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award for Children's Literature for Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion; the OLA Silver Birch Express Award for The Secret of the Village Fool; and the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize for Fraser Bear and Goodbye to Griffith Street. Big City Bees was nominated for the Governor General's Award. Renné lives in St. Thomas, Ontario.

Review

Praise for Where's Bunny?2022 CCBC Spring Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection2019 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice2018 Reading Rockets "Summer Reading Guide" selection "[T]he illustrations set the action right in front of viewers who will reach for the baby reaching up at them. Put this into use for nap times or to aid new parents in the midst of sleep training. A loving path to sleepytime, and ideal for board book collections that see wide circulation."—School Library Journal"[T]he children are being lovingly supervised, but the visual centering of the children allows for fluid reading of the text....[R]eaders may well see a newly literate older sibling reading aloud to a younger one-an empowering possibility....A nicely child-centered iteration on a common theme."—Kirkus Reviews"[A] sweet story....By using a warm color palette without strong contrasts, the watercolor-and-digital art suggests coziness, happiness, and familial love....VERDICT A soothing bedtime story perfect for one-on-one sharing with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers alike."—School Library Journal"Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him - and, of course, his stuffed bunny - through the nighttime routine from bath to bed....Where's Bunny? will make bedtime a happy time for the whole family and is unreservedly recommended for daycare center and preschool collections."—Midwest Book Review"Told with sparse language, Where's Bunny? will appeal to the very young. Its soothing pace makes it an ideal bedtime book....The illustrations are simple, interesting, and cheerful...Refreshing, too, is the depiction of children of colour. Young children are sure to be soothed by the content, pace, and illustration of Where's Bunny? Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine"This book allows readers to decide what a family should look like and offers a refreshingly positive BIPOC image. Younger children will be drawn to the big baby faces. Parents will appreciate the positive sibling relationship illustrated throughout this work."—Canadian Children's Book Centre"Theo Heras makes her text simple and readable for those just learning to decipher books, and it is sweetly appropriate for a concept book about bedtime routines....Thankfully Theo Heras does more than just assert a concept. There is a story here, one of sibling affection and a young child's bond to his stuffed animal, that is elevated with Renné Benoit's artwork....Another invitation that is extended to readers comes by way of Pajama Press's unique picture book format for the very young...It has been a winner since its first use. More embraceable than the board books typical for the very young, these softly padded books make for a sweet tactile experience to reading."—CanLit for LittleCanadians"This book is helpful with a bedtime checklist that could have parents of young children establishing their own bedtime routine."—Resource Links Magazine"Bedtime books are a great way to introduce routine to children, and make getting ready for bed a pleasant time. The drawings here show happy and content children at each point in the routine to help with this message. I really think the drawings are so cute. I also liked that the book showed diversity without being about diversity. This book is a great choice for little ones."—Canadian Bookworm"A board book that shows the unwavering love of an older sibling as a sister helps her little brother through the bedtime routine, Where's Bunny? takes listeners through that bedtime routine while also making sure that Bunny isn't forgotten."—Where The Board Books Are

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Long Description

A new board book edition of the bedtime book Kirkus Reviews called "empowering" and "nicely child-centered." Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him--and, of course, his stuffed bunny--through the nighttime routine from bath to bed. Includes a bedtime routine checklist.

Review Quote

Praise for Where's Bunny? 2019 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice 2018 Reading Rockets "Summer Reading Guide" selection "[T]he children are being lovingly supervised, but the visual centering of the children allows for fluid reading of the text....[R]eaders may well see a newly literate older sibling reading aloud to a younger one-an empowering possibility....A nicely child-centered iteration on a common theme."--Kirkus Reviews "[A] sweet story....By using a warm color palette without strong contrasts, the watercolor-and-digital art suggests coziness, happiness, and familial love....VERDICT A soothing bedtime story perfect for one-on-one sharing with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers alike."--School Library Journal "Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him - and, of course, his stuffed bunny - through the nighttime routine from bath to bed.... Where's Bunny? will make bedtime a happy time for the whole family and is unreservedly recommended for daycare center and preschool collections."--Midwest Book Review "Told with sparse language, Where's Bunny? will appeal to the very young. Its soothing pace makes it an ideal bedtime book....The illustrations are simple, interesting, and cheerful...Refreshing, too, is the depiction of children of colour. Young children are sure to be soothed by the content, pace, and illustration of Where's Bunny? Highly Recommended."--CM Magazine "Theo Heras makes her text simple and readable for those just learning to decipher books, and it is sweetly appropriate for a concept book about bedtime routines....Thankfully Theo Heras does more than just assert a concept. There is a story here, one of sibling affection and a young child's bond to his stuffed animal, that is elevated with Renn

Description for Sales People

Part of our Toddler Tough imprint, which promises a high-quality format with sturdy boards Includes a parental guide on the back cover with the following categories: Sibling Story: Model healthy sibling relationships Routines & Skills: Reinforce the steps for simple hygiene activities and a bedtime routine Simple Text: Point to items in the illustrations as they are mentioned in the text Family Reading Ages 1-3: Read together to foster learning development Well reviewed by Kirkus Reviews , School Library Journal , and Midwest Book Review Selected for the 2019 Cooperative Children's Book Centre Choices and 2018 Reading Rockets "Summer Reading Guide" Part of the same collection as Hat On, Hat Off and Baby Cakes Meets the demand for books about children of color engaged in everyday activities Models good sleep hygiene Includes a bedtime checklist on the final page with words and images to help reinforce bedtime routines for very young children Reinforces a positive attitude toward bedtime routines Develops vocabulary through relatable sensory language ("warm water tickles toes, soapy suds, fluffy towel," etc.) Develops very early literacy comprehension skills; the child will see him/herself in the experiences depicted: enjoying bath toys, "Swimming!" "Oh-oh hair wash," "Again! Again!" Fountas & Pinnell level G Lexile level AD 260 World rights available

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A new board book edition of the bedtime bookKirkus Reviewscalled "empowering" and "nicely child-centered." Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him--and, of course, his stuffed bunny--through the nighttime routine from bath to bed. Includes a bedtime routine checklist.

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Helped by his big sister, Baby and his stuffed bunny navigate the bedtime routine including bath, story, song, and goodnight kisses and hugs.

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