The Napping House Big Book

The classic silly cumulative tale that's perfect for bedtime, naptime...anytime!
In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. What could be more comfy?
All is at peace until a wakeful flea crawls into the mix. One beastly bite from him and the entire pyramid of sleepers might topple. Is he getting ready to nibble?
Humorous and inviting, this story encourages young kids to read along?and make predictions.

About the author

Audrey Wood is the author of many beloved books for children, including the best-selling classic The Napping House, its companion The Full Moon at the Napping House, Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, Piggies, and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, Don Wood. The Woods divide their time between California and Hawaii. www.audreywood.com   

Summary

An oversized paperback edition of the classic cumulative tale, perfect for sharing at bedtime, naptime…anytime!
More than a foot in length and height, this big book version of The Napping House makes story time easy. Humorous and inviting, this story encourages young kids to read along—and make predictions.
In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. What could be more comfy?
All is at peace until the appearance of an unexpected visitor and before you know it, no one is sleeping! This classic story by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Don Wood is a must-have for the family library.

Additional text

star "An appealing, stylish book that is perfect for story hours."--Booklist (starred)

Product details

• Authors: Wood Audrey Wood, Audrey Wood, Don Wood
• Assisted by: Wood Don Wood (Illustration), Don Wood (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.1991
• EAN: 9780152567118
• ISBN: 978-0-15-256711-8
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 411 mm x 457 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 485 g
• Series: HBJ Big Books; HBJ Big Books
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Dogs, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Cats, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.