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Synopsis
When a little boy can't fall asleep, he imagines all of the late-night noises in his house as extraordinary adventures. With illustrations by the illustrator of the best-selling Diary of a Wombat, the outlandish images of bedtime dreams are brought to life.
From the hisss of a heater to the whiee of the wind, noises suddenly become other fantastic sounds and soon lead to great adventures for a newly tucked-in boy and his dog. The drip of a faucet becomes the waves splashing the bow of his great ship and the boom of thunder is the drumroll for a circus trapeze artist.
With dynamic, vibrant illustrations by the popular illustrator, Bruce Whatley, and musical rhyme by Beth Raisner Glass and Susan Lubner, Noises at Night perfectly captures the imagination of every sleepless child at bedtime and shows kids that bedtime is more fun than scary-and exhausting! After all of his dream-like wanderings, the boy and his dog fall asleep.
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About the Authors
Beth Raisner Glass and Susan Lubner live outside of Boston, MA, with their families. Being mothers of young children, they both have much experience with noises at night.
Bruce Whatley has illustrated numerous best-selling books for children, including Diary of a Wombat (an ALA Notable Book and CBC Honor Book), The Night Before Christmas, and The Teddy Bears' Picnic by Jerry Garcia. He lives in Australia.
Reviews
PreSchool-Grade 1–A bedtime story with a new twist, told in jaunty rhymed couplets. A boy describes the noises he hears at night, but instead of being frightened by them, he dreams up wild adventures for himself and his teddy bear suggested by the various drips, taps, and creaks. The hiss of the heater is a snake that he has charmed, the vroom of a truck is the roar of his plane, and the boom of thunder becomes the drum roll for his circus trapeze act. The last sound is the SHHH, SHHHHHH of the quiet that puts him to sleep. Instead of a fearful and anxious protagonist, the authors present a boy who handles scary situations with a clever coping strategy. Whatley's spirited acrylic spreads incorporate delightful bits of humor, such as the nervous pet dog that acts as a comic foil to the brave boy. While this tale does not have the calming verse and quiet reassurance of standard bedtime fare, it is a welcome departure from the formula. Pair it with Laura Simms's The Squeaky Door (Random, 1991) for a storytime featuring bumps in the night.–Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Fair. Whatley, Bruce (illustrator). 'When my room is dark and I snuggle in bed my eyes should be closed but theyre open instead. Noises at night float all over the house - the bark of a dog or the scratch of a mouse. I like to pretend when I shut off the light, the noises turn into adventures at night.' And so begins this classic bedtime tale where a little boy begins to fantasize about all the strange noises he hears around his house. The drip of the faucet becomes the waves splashing the bow of his great ship, the boom of thunder is the drumroll for a circus trapaeze artist, the tick tock of the clock is the sound of his horse trotting on the cattle ranch, the hiss of the radiator is a snake ready to be charmed.and the fun continues until the little boy is exhausted from his adventures and falls asleep. Seller Inventory # 00083481443
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Noises at Night
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. Whatley, Bruce (illustrator). 'When my room is dark and I snuggle in bed my eyes should be closed but theyre open instead. Noises at night float all over the house - the bark of a dog or the scratch of a mouse. I like to pretend when I shut off the light, the noises turn into adventures at night.' And so begins this classic bedtime tale where a little boy begins to fantasize about all the strange noises he hears around his house. The drip of the faucet becomes the waves splashing the bow of his great ship, the boom of thunder is the drumroll for a circus trapaeze artist, the tick tock of the clock is the sound of his horse trotting on the cattle ranch, the hiss of the radiator is a snake ready to be charmed.and the fun continues until the little boy is exhausted from his adventures and falls asleep. Seller Inventory # 00089217830
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Whatley, Bruce (illustrator). Library Binding. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0810957507-11-1-29
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Condition: Very Good. Whatley, Bruce (illustrator). Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 10663421-6
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Noises at Night
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ISBN 10: 0810957507
ISBN 13: 9780810957503
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. Whatley, Bruce (illustrator). 'When my room is dark and I snuggle in bed my eyes should be closed but theyre open instead. Noises at night float all over the house - the bark of a dog or the scratch of a mouse. I like to pretend when I shut off the light, the noises turn into adventures at night.' And so begins this classic bedtime tale where a little boy begins to fantasize about all the strange noises he hears around his house. The drip of the faucet becomes the waves splashing the bow of his great ship, the boom of thunder is the drumroll for a circus trapaeze artist, the tick tock of the clock is the sound of his horse trotting on the cattle ranch, the hiss of the radiator is a snake ready to be charmed.and the fun continues until the little boy is exhausted from his adventures and falls asleep. Seller Inventory # CIN0810957507A
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Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Whatley, Bruce (illustrator). 'When my room is dark and I snuggle in bed my eyes should be closed but theyre open instead. Noises at night float all over the house - the bark of a dog or the scratch of a mouse. I like to pretend when I shut off the light, the noises turn into adventures at night.' And so begins this classic bedtime tale where a little boy begins to fantasize about all the strange noises he hears around his house. The drip of the faucet becomes the waves splashing the bow of his great ship, the boom of thunder is the drumroll for a circus trapaeze artist, the tick tock of the clock is the sound of his horse trotting on the cattle ranch, the hiss of the radiator is a snake ready to be charmed.and the fun continues until the little boy is exhausted from his adventures and falls asleep. Seller Inventory # CIN0810957507G
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Noises at Night
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Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2005
ISBN 10: 0810957507
ISBN 13: 9780810957503
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Whatley, Bruce (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0810957507I4N00