Everybody in the Red Brick Building: A Rhythmic Bedtime Story About Noisy Neighbors for Children (Ages 4–8)

A fresh, urban take on bedtime stories in the spirit of The House That Jack Built and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, from debut author Anne Wynter and Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora.

Everybody in the red brick building was asleep. Until . . .

WaaaAAH!

Rraak! Wake up!

Pitter patter STOMP!

Pssheew!

A chain reaction of noises wakes up several children (and a cat) living in an apartment building. But it’s late in the night, so despite the disturbances, one by one, the building’s inhabitants return to their beds—this time with a new set of sounds to lull them to sleep.

Anne Wynter is the Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning author of Everybody in the Red Brick Building, illustrated by Oge Mora; Nell Plants a Tree, illustrated by Daniel Miyares; as well as the board books One Big Day and Hands On!, both illustrated by Alea Marley. Originally from Houston, Anne earned a degree in theatre from Washington University in St. Louis and penned a number of short plays that have been produced around the country. She currently lives in Austin, TX with her family. To learn more or say hello, visit annewynter.com, @anne_wynter on Instagram or @annewynter_writer on TikTok.