What If Bedtime Didn't Exist - Francine Cunningham 2024 Picture Book

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Item Height: 0.5 in Grade To: Second Grade Author: Francine Cunningham brand: Annick Press, The Limited Format: Picture Book gtin13: 9781773218687 ISBN-10: 1773218689 Synopsis: A Quill & Quire Best Book of the Year! A whimsical and lyrical celebration of imagination and exploration if we simply asked, "What if . . ." Follow two siblings through their day as they let their imaginations run wild in this joyful story about all the possibilities a simple "what if" can conjure up: What if the monsters in your closet wanted to be your friend? What if all of the dinosaurs were shrunk to be teeny-tiny when the comet hit the earth? And what if bedtime didn't exist and we could imagine anything we wanted? What If Bedtime Didn't Exist? places an Urban Indigenous family at the heart of a fun and fantastical celebration of daydreaming, adventure, and play while living in the city. The tenderness and care in this intergenerational home is seen through relationships with all members in the family. Mathias Ball's vibrant illustrations bring each page of acclaimed author Francine Cunningham's debut picture book to life. What If Bedtime Didn't Exist? opens up new spaces for creativity and endless possibilities into our everyday world., A whimsical and lyrical celebration of imagination and exploration if we simply asked, "What if . . ." Follow two siblings through their day as they let their imaginations run wild in this joyful story about all the possibilities a simple "what if" can conjure up: What if the monsters in your closet wanted to be your friend? What if all of the dinosaurs were shrunk to be teeny-tiny when the comet hit the earth? And what if bedtime didn't exist and we could imagine anything we wanted? What If Bedtime Didn't Exist? places an Urban Indigenous family at the heart of a fun and fantastical celebration of daydreaming, adventure, and play while living in the city. The tenderness and care in this intergenerational home is seen through relationships with all members in the family. Mathias Ball's vibrant illustrations bring each page of acclaimed author Francine Cunningham's debut picture book to life. What If Bedtime Didn't Exist? opens up new spaces for creativity and endless possibilities into our everyday world. Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Illustrator: Ball, Mathias Item Width: 10.1 in Publication Year: 2024 Grade From: Preschool Topic: Fantasy & Magic, People & Places / Canada / Native Canadian, Bedtime & Dreams, Imagination & Play Book Title: What if Bedtime Didn't Exist? Reviews: "As bedtime begins, loving wishes provide invincibility for more far-out dreams--encouraging readers to lean into their own what-ifs." --Publishers Weekly, January 11, 2024, "What if there was a great book about kids' artful, joyful imagination? Oh, wait: Here it is!" --Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2024, "With a little imagination the children turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary adventure. Glorious illustrations bring their imaginings to life on every page." --Youth Services Book Review, *starred review, February 3, 2024, "A tenderly written, beautifully illustrated story that taps into our creative selves. I can already hear the oohs and awes and giggles, and see little fingers circling around the drawings discovering each "what if" and imagining the imaginings. A wonderful story that's going to kick off so many conversations between readers about all of the "what ifs!". So much fun!" --Julie Flett, author of We All Play and Birdsong Publisher: Annick Press, The Limited Language: English Item Length: 8.8 in Number of Pages: 36 Pages Item Weight: 10.6 Oz ISBN-13: 9781773218687 Genre: Juvenile Fiction

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Further Details Title: What If Bedtime Didn't Exist? Condition: New Author: Francine Cunningham Illustrator: Mathias Ball Contributor: Mathias Ball (Illustrated by) Format: Hardback EAN: 9781773218687 ISBN: 9781773218687 Publisher: Annick Press Ltd Genre: Children's Books Topic: Baby & Picture Books, Children's Reference Release Date: 04/15/2024 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: CA Release Year: 2024 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. Absolutely love this whimsical bedtime adventure! Francine Cunningham’s playful story paired with Mathias Ball’s vibrant illustrations sparks kids’ imaginations while playfully tackling the universal question—what if we never had to sleep? The lively rhythm and charming visuals make it a joy to read aloud, perfect for winding down… or giggling over the idea of endless playtime. A must-have for little dreamers who love to wonder "what if?"

    Abdou RamZid