Playtime? by Jeff Mack - ISBN: 9781984836687
Board Books
A playful gorilla resists bedtime in this sweet, funny reverse psychology tale.

Playtime?

  • Board Books

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    21 January 2020

Summary

Bedtime can be a challenge for the best of us. But when you’re a fun-loving, overactive pet gorilla, bedtime is downright hard. Who would want to go to sleep when Playtime is so much more fun? But his friend the boy thinks enough is enough; no more fun and games. It’s not Playtime—It’s Bedtime! So off go the lights and the gorilla goes…

Well, definitely not to sleep. Until a little reverse psychology proves that even the most playful among us grows tired.

In his companion to L…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781984836687
ISBN-10:1984836684
Author:Jeff Mack
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Philomel Books,U.S.
Format:Board Books
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:21 January 2020
Weight:326g
Dimensions:178mm x 178mm x 18mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

  • “Young readers will enjoy watching a child take on the role of a parent, and sharing this book will be a delight for all. Multiple readings are sure to be demanded before bedtime finally comes.”–Booklist, starred review “The gorilla’s naughty, sneaky smile is a thing of beauty. Just try saving this book for evening! Both younger and older readers will be looking and laughing throughout the day.”–School Library Journal

“A pleasant and action-filled going-to-sleep book, this selection may prove the perfect antidote for a sleepless night. A simple, fun-filled goodnight book.”–Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Jeff Mack

Jeff Mack is the author-illustrator of Look! and Frog and Fly. He is also the author-illustrator of Good News Bad News and Ah Ha!, both of which received multiple starred reviews. Good News Bad News has been translated into a dozen languages. He also illustrated Eve Bunting’s Hurry! Hurry! and is the creator of the Clueless McGee series.

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