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Children's Nonfiction Bedtime & Dreams

Snooze-O-Rama

The Strange Ways That Animals Sleep

by (author) Maria Birmingham

illustrated by Kyle Reed

Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc.
Initial publish date
Mar 2021
Category
Bedtime & Dreams, Daily Activities, General, Zoology
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
1 to 5
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781771474047
    Publish Date
    Mar 2021
    List Price
    $19.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781771474733
    Publish Date
    Sep 2021
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

Discover the strange – and sometimes familiar – ways animals settle down for bed
While you brush your teeth and turn out the light, animals all over the world are getting ready for bed in their own unique ways. Otters snuggle under seaweed blankets, plump walruses use their throat pouches as pillows, and just like putting on pajamas, parrotfish cover themselves with a coat of slime before bed.
Drawing on scientific research, this nonfiction book for young readers playfully compares the ways humans and animals prepare for a good night’s sleep. On one page, a child dozes during a car ride or cuddles up to their parents in bed. Flip the page, and readers will delight in discovering how other creatures catch some z’s.
Vibrant collage illustrations bring color and humor to the fascinating facts about animals both familiar and unusual. With lively descriptions of each animal’s bedtime routine, Snooze-O-Rama is a playful introduction to STEM—and an invitation to sleep!

About the authors

MARIA BIRMINGHAM is a longstanding contributor to OWL and Chickadee magazines, and the award-winning author of several books for young people, including Acting Wild, Biometrics, and A Beginner's Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars. Maria lives in Brampton, Ontario.

 

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KYLE REED has illustrated characters and worlds for children's books. He loved to draw animals as a kid and still draws them today in Hamilton, Ontario. Kyle loves a quick nap, usually covered with a quilt.

 

Kyle Reed's profile page

Awards

  • Nominated, Grand Canyon Reader Award
  • Short-listed, Silver Birch Express Award
  • Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens

Editorial Reviews

"A fresh, appealing book perfect for bedtime read-aloud ... A neat, science-investigation starter for young readers."

Canadian Review of Materials

"The style of the book makes it easy to be interactive with young readers ... This would make a great book to read before bed."

Youth Services Book Review

"Charming illustrations amplify the narrative and help support a text that will appeal to youngsters."

Children’s Literature

"Playful, comforting ... This book will have wide appeal with its cute animals and their unusual and often humorous adaptations."

Canadian Children's Book News

"A clever bedtime read ... books like this help to bridge the gap between humans and the rest of the planet."

Library Matters

"Impressively informative, charmingly entertaining."

Midwest Book Review

"The text’s tone is lighthearted, with humorous word choices conveying fascinating facts ... Quirky, informative, and far from soporific."

Kirkus Reviews

"This is a fine information book for reading aloud at bedtime. The design is lovely, the illustrations are bright and inviting."

Sal's Fiction Addiction

"A fun and factual title, sure to be a bedtime favorite."

School Library Journal

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