Sleep Tight, Anna Banana! - Hardcover

PreS-Gr 1—Anna Banana learns a bit about consideration for others in this amusing story. She takes all of her beloved stuffed animals (who talk, of course) to bed with her. Even though she's supposed to have turned out the lights, her book is too "fascinating...frightening...hilarious...gripping" to put down. Meanwhile, her exhausted friends try every tactic to get the exuberant girl to go to sleep. When she is finally tired, they turn the tables on her to see how she likes it. Finally, peace and quiet are restored. The comical illustrations, laid out in a variety of sizes and shapes, show a lot of movement and expression, especially through body language. Much of the tale is told through dialogue balloons and will make for a fun read-aloud. The lesson is not heavy-handed, and the humor keeps the story moving along at a brisk, entertaining pace.—B. Allison Gray, Goleta Public Library, CA