Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed? - Hardcover

Saltzberg, Barney

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763623997 ISBN 13: 9780763623999

Publisher: Candlewick, 2005

Synopsis

Bedtime rituals take a silly twist in this humorous read-aloud sure to get restless little ones ready for their good-night hug.

Cornelius P. Mud, do you know what time it is?

It's time for bed, and Cornelius P. Mud knows what that means — putting his toys away, brushing his teeth, putting his pajamas on, all the things we do every night. Right? Wrong! Bedtime at Cornelius's house is no ordinary event. Whether it's stuffing toys in the fridge or playing rodeo in the bathroom, this plucky piggy has his own ideas. So no, Cornelius isn't quite ready for bed — he's having too much fun!

About this title

About the Author

Barney Saltzberg is the author-illustrator of CRAZY HAIR DAY, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award winner. His numerous other books for children include SOCCER MOM FROM OUTER SPACE, ANIMAL KISSES, and BABY ANIMAL KISSES. He is also the illustrator of HOW MANY ELEPHANTS? by Selby Beeler. Barney Saltzberg gets ready for bed in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, two children, three dogs, and a pond of fish, but regrettably, no little pink pig.

Reviews

PreSchool-Grade 1–In this humorous title, the text is limited to typical bedtime questions such as, "Have you put your toys away?" and "Did you feed your fish?" Cornelius replies in the affirmative to each inquiry, but it is the art that tells the whole story. Through Saltzberg's acrylic-and-pencil illustrations, readers see that while the young pig did put his toys away, he put them in the refrigerator. Youngsters also see that the fish were fed, but they are nibbling on cookies instead of fish food. This book is sure to generate laughs from children and adults alike. Cornelius will be welcome in most libraries.–Kelley Rae Unger, Peabody Institute, MA

PreS. A time-for-bed tale gets a new twist as a little pig named Cornelius P. Mud works his way through his before-bed tasks. Mom has a series of questions:^B "Have you put your toys away?" "Did you feed your fish?" "Have you used the bathroom?"^B Cornelius answers "Yes!" to all, but sharp eyes will note that he is shoving his toys in the fridge, feeding cookies to the fish, and riding his broom horse while sitting on the toilet (lid down). But even after he has put on his pajamas and picked a good-night story (make that 10), when Mom asks him if he is ready for bed, he shouts, "No!" He hasn't gotten a hug. The last spread shows a big hug, indeed. The oversize pictures offer plenty of space for humor, and Saltzberg employs comedy to full advantage. Using acrylics and pencils, he has created a little pig with a sweet smile and a devilish gleam in his eye. Set against fruity background colors (lime, cantaloupe, tangerine), the simply drawn pigs play out their respective roles; kids will recognize them. Ilene Cooper
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Edition details

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763623997
• ISBN 13: 9780763623999
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Saltzberg Barney
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 32