Babys Bedtime(essence)/Naptime

by Nikki Grimes

Mommy and Daddy put a sleepy young African American baby to bed.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307128725
• ISBN13: 9780307128720
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Golden Books
• Length: 15 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent bedtime story that stands the test of time

I have read this story to all 4 of my children almost every night for 10 years. Every one of my children loved it and my oldest now recalls it with fond memories. I purchased a copy to keep to read to my grandchildren one day.

A "Must"

My 18-month old daughter loves this book. We read this book every night before bed. It's a book that she can relate to, as she sees images that are similar to her and her world. I also like the fact that they include the African American father role. I highly recommend this book.

Our Baby's Bedtime

My 18 month old son and I both love this book. I think he can really relate to the illustrations for several reasons. First of all, the characters, like his family and himself, are black people. Secondly, the book shows the family doing things that we do as a family such as reading, singing, giving the baby a bath, and giving the baby a good night kiss. This book reflects a normal, two parent family who have a lot of love for their child. What could be healthier?

Extremely age appropriate for even the youngest children.

Even though my daughter is only 15 months old, this is definitely one of her favorite books and has been since she was old enough to pick her own books out. The story is simple and short, teaching healthy family values. The pictures are bright, colorful and genuine. Each page has just a few lines which are all a young child can handle. And the book itself is constructed of sturdy hardboard, making it easy for her to turn the pages, just like in the story. She makes me read this story every night and appears to listen intently each time. I highly recommend it for even the youngest infants.

An excellent bedtime book for babies!

This is one of the sweetest little bedtime books for babies. It is short, with colorful pictures, and a nice rhythmical rhyme. It is one of a series featuring African-American families. But, like any good book, it is written for all colors! I applud the authors and publisher. If you cannot purchase it, find it in your library. This is a good book to introduce your baby to the world of reading!