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32 pp.
| Holiday |
September, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-8234-1444-2$$15.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Cat Bowman Smith.
Rich or poor, ancient or modern, Eastern or Western--no culture or social group is neglected in this meditation on the rituals and customs of bedtime. The cheerful text and funny cartoon illustrations (e.g., King Louis XIV of France jumping on his fancy four-poster) elevate what could be just a mishmash of facts to the level of good entertainment. A "Facts about Sleep" page discusses the subject in more detail. Bib.