I'm Not Sleepy!

PreS-K—Children will enjoy this tale about an energetic little owl and his grandmother. Grandma keeps returning to Mo's treetop nest with a "Hop… Jump… Flutter… FLUMP!," an onomatopoetic refrain that is repeated frequently throughout the story. After too many pleas from the youngster for attention, such as a bedtime snack or another tuck in, Grandma gets the idea that Mo can put HER to bed and that he can just stay up. The role reversal and hard work involved in putting Grandma to bed finally wears out the little guy and he finally admits to being sleepy. Chapman's simple story is full of good humor. Illustrations are appealing and large enough for group sharing with an emphasis on cool greens and blues and a design that carries over into the endpapers. While bedtime books are often in abundance, this selection will get repeat readings.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA