upstatelibrarygal's review
4.0
I love the artist's work and thought the story was cute. Sophie really loved the idea of the little girl getting to be the mommy for a change. I suspect lots of preschoolers will identify with and love the premise. It's very short and sweet with minimal dialogue (that's my biggest complaint - I would have preferred more narration since in my experience dialogue is harder to read-aloud to small children).
snowelf's review
4.0
I'm beginning to see that author [a:Amy Krouse Rosenthal|21674|Amy Krouse Rosenthal|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1220138789p2/21674.jpg] has got something. I gradually came to [b:Duck! Rabbit!|6124878|Duck! Rabbit!|Amy Krouse Rosenthal|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1356018230s/6124878.jpg|6303340], after thinking at first it was just a one read/one joke book, I liked [b:It's Not Fair!|10836541|It's Not Fair!|Amy Krouse Rosenthal|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348300810s/10836541.jpg|2261449] so so, although I identified with a lot of the humor, then came [b:Spoon|5499910|Spoon|Amy Krouse Rosenthal|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1360564754s/5499910.jpg|5574333] which we found absolutely hilarious (especially my son), a little bit in the spirit of It's Not Fair! but so much more good natured. Well, I was sold on [b:Bedtime|7456874|Bedtime for Mommy|Amy Krouse Rosenthal|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1312062702s/7456874.jpg|7091892] within the first two page spreads. Oh, so true! My son was a little perplexed at first, something did not seem right to him, and he started arguing with me on the bath page: "but, these are not bath toys!?!". Then a broad smile began spreading over his face as he watched the little girl pick out clothes for mommy and he started reveling in this role reversal, anticipating and winking at all the familiar tricks mommy was pulling to stall her bedtime. This is a fun read, and it invites discussion. The illustrations are great, spot on, tender and humorous. Next in line now are [b:Little Pea|507402|Little Pea|Amy Krouse Rosenthal|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348556860s/507402.jpg|495427] and [b:Yes Day!|5197598|Yes Day!|Amy Krouse Rosenthal|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1347754913s/5197598.jpg|5264740] ...
pwbalto's review
5.0
I laughed out loud when the little girl, weary but still game after giving her mommy a bath, laying our her clothes for the next day, reading a story (Anna Karenina), and providing a glass of water, shuffles down the stairs and says, "One down, one to go." I think Daddy might be a tougher time!
Illustrations by LeUyen Pham, as usual, wonderfully expressive and natural.
Illustrations by LeUyen Pham, as usual, wonderfully expressive and natural.
bookarian's review
5.0
role reversal bedtime, very cute, little girl escorts her mother through a child's betime routine, storytime possiblity
hckilgour's review
3.0
A cute book about role reversal at bedtime. I loved how the ending was that it was all a rouse to get the kid to sleep.
bkwrm127's review
4.0
Super cute book reverses bedtime roles as a little girl tries to put her not-ready-to-sleep mom to bed.
booksnwhiskey's review
4.0
I liked the concept of the little girl putting her parents to bed instead of the regular way. Mommy looked like she was having a good time though! Daddy's face at the end was priceless as well. I might have to get this book.