Tiger Can't Sleep - Hardcover

S. J. Fore; R. W. Alley (Illustrator)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 067006078X ISBN 13: 9780670060788

Publisher: Viking Juvenile, 2006

Synopsis

A young boy is kept awake by the noisy, "talented" tiger in his closet that is busy dancing, eating, and making music, but he finds that the best way to deal with a noisy tiger is to let him snuggle into bed with you.

About this title

About the Author:

S. J. Fore lives in Hendersonville,Tennessee.This is her first picture book.

R.W. Alley has illustrated nearly a hundred books for children, including the Pearl and Wagner easy-to-read series from Dial Young Readers Group. He lives with his family in Barrington, Rhode Island.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2–With lots of fun sound effects and multiple opportunities for voice modulation, this book begs to be read aloud. The story opens with an illustration of a boy snoozing in his bed. Suddenly, he sits up and clutches the covers to his chin. A night-light illuminates the room, revealing an open closet door. He explains, I cant sleep because theres a tiger in my closet... After hearing a Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! he adds, ...a tiger in my closet eating potato chips! As the antics continue, the child takes charge, repeatedly telling the big cat to quiet down. Each time, the creature apologizes, promises to be silent, and then proceeds on to the next noisy activity. When the boy hears a Boo-hoo, he discovers that Tiger is afraid of the dark and invites the animal into his bed. This story about nighttime fears features a youngster who takes on the role of an adult, while the childlike animal playfully refuses to settle down. The heavily shadowed closet interior contrasts sharply with the colorful and exuberant images of Tiger doing multiple tasks simultaneously, and the narrators delightfully expressive body language continues the comic relief. Pair this tale with Mercer Mayers Theres a Nightmare in My Closet (Dial, 1968) for an empowering storytime.–Kirsten Cutler, Sonoma Library, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Juvenile
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 067006078X
• ISBN 13: 9780670060788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32