Whiffy Wilson: The Wolf Who Wouldn't Go to Bed - Softcover

Hart, Caryl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438008635 ISBN 13: 9781438008639

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2016

Synopsis

Whiffy Wilson is back, and this time, he doesn't want to go to bed! He thinks he's got too much to do: there are drums to bang, cars to line up, and giant forts to build. Who needs sleep? "You silly thing," laughed his best friend, Dotty. "I can tell you need a rest. I'll show you how, and soon you'll see that bedtimes are the best." With Dotty's help, Whiffy soon discovers the joy of tidying up games, yummy bedtime snacks, funny bubble baths, cozy pajamas, swashbuckling bedtime books, and a night full of adventure-filled dreams. Sleep might just be the best thing ever! Humorous illustrations and irresistible rhymes make this charming story an instant favorite for children who may feel just like Whiffy...and who need reassurance that bedtime is as fun and special as it is important and necessary.

About this title

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1—Whiffy is a high-energy wolf who stays up late every night: "He practiced on his saxophone./He strummed his blue guitar./He sang and banged his big bass drum/Just like a superstar!" One loud night his friend Dotty comes over to coax Whiffy to quiet down. She races him to put toys away and makes a bedtime snack. Whiffy has a warm bath, brushes his teeth, puts on cozy pajamas, grabs his teddy bear, and, once tucked into bed, listens to stories. " This bedtime has been fun,' he smiled,/And not the least bit boring.'/Then Whiffy Wilson closed his eyes/And very soon.../...was snoring!" Following a night of adventuresome dreams, Whiffy gratefully takes a "wolf-sized breakfast" to Dotty. The flowing, rhyming text offers appropriate details. Lord's vibrant cartoon illustrations depict Whiffy's exuberance, toys, and imagination, all of which will attract readers and reluctant dreamers. VERDICT Parents and children will appreciate finding this offering tucked into a picture book collection.—Laura Scott, Farmington Community Library, MI

Review

"Whiffy Wilson The Wolf who wouldn't go to school is perfect for Preschool and Kindergartners. It is a story about a wolf who refuses to go to school until his friend, Dotty encouraged him to go with her. We all need a friend like Dotty who is supportive and encouraging. The illustrations are fabulous too, simple and cute. Overall, I enjoyed reading this story and know it would be a great addition to your library."
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About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1438008635
• ISBN 13: 9781438008639
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Lord Leonie