The Napping House Lap Board 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. This lap-size board book edition is perfect for classroom reading and snuggling.

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   Don Wood is the illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling 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 written by his wife, Audrey Wood. The Woods divide their time between California and Hawaii. www.audreywood.com

Summary

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. This lap-size board book edition is perfect for classroom reading and snuggling.

Additional text

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

Product details

• Authors: Audrey Wood
• Assisted by: Don Wood (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 0 to 3
• Product format: Board book
• Released: 01.03.2005
• EAN: 9780152056209
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205620-9
• No. of pages: 16
• Dimensions: 235 mm x 264 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 676 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Dogs, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Cats, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc., JUVENILE FICTION: Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Pets, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Mathematics