William's Winter Nap
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- $22.99
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- $22.99
Publisher Description
Just when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two -- I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last, until the bed is full. Then a note is slipped beneath the door: "Do you have room for just one more?" William tugs the door to see who's there . . . only to find a great big BEAR! Is there enough space to spare? Will the other animals be willing to share?
Kids will delight at each new guest's arrival and enjoy counting along as the animals keep scooching over to fit in William's bed. Linda Ashman's clever rhymes set up each page turn with suspense and humor, and the expressions on Chuck Groenink's characters are perfect. This is must reading for the dark time of year when everyone wants to hibernate!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
After snuggling in for the night in his log cabin, a boy named William is repeatedly awakened by animals seeking shelter. A chipmunk is first: " Excuse me, but I've lost my way./ I'm cold and tired. May I please stay?'/ Will says, Yes, I'll scooch a bit./ There's room for two I'm sure we'll fit.' " Other animals follow, crowding the bed and then an enormous bear shows up. Ashman's meticulously crafted rhymes are a delight to read, and the page turns build gentle tension (who's at the door now?). Groenink makes the cabin look eminently cozy, in contrast to the snowy blue-black night outside. And his forest creatures who yawn in unison with William each time they try to get some shut-eye are as adorable as it gets. Ages 3 6. Author's)
