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Picture books for very young children need a few characteristics to make kids want to turn their pages- attractive illustrations and basic story lines are at the top of that list. Dean Hacohen and Sherry Scharschmidt’s new book, Tuck Me In!, has both of these qualities along with one additional cute feature that has made this a much adored book by my own youngest children.
The bug-eyed animals who are ready for bed on each page of Tuck Me In! are cute with their simple lines and soft colors. Each is already lying atop his or her pillow, ready to be tucked in, which child readers can do by flipping the alternate half-pages that also function as different-patterned blankets for each animal! Familiar animals are here, such as Baby Pig and Baby Zebra, and they are joined by their more exotic brethren like Baby Peacock and Baby Hedgehog. The story concludes in a perfect manner for reading this as a bedtime book.
The text is repetitive and memorable, making this a wonderful book for pre-readers and children first learning to read independently. Parents will enjoy engaging their children in the reading process with Tuck Me In!, just as I do!
We’re pleased to be able to offer one copy of Tuck Me In! in this week’s giveaway! Just leave a comment here to be entered, U.S. and Canada residents only, please. We’ll announce a winner in this column on 11/22.
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Wendy Jessen says
Hurray for bedtime stories! (And Bedtime!)
trixx says
What an adorable book. I’d love to win it for my daughter.
Lisa L says
This would be a nice bedtime story for my son =)
Wendy Mahaney says
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Wendy Mahaney says
I would love this for my little niece.
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Ellen C. says
I’d like to win this book. Thanks for the chance.
Melissa says
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Melissa says
We read constantly, so a new book for the rotation would be great!
Idaho Jill says
My daughter is such an animal lover; she would just love this, thanks!
Stephanie Hess says
I would love to win this! Great giveaway! Thanks!
Michelle says
We love books! I’d love to add this one to our collection. 😀
Hailey says
Count me in! We love nightnight stories.
Jennifer Olvera says
My toddlers would love this!!
mrs says
Love this book, count me in!
staceyk says
Love books! This one looks fun!
Vilmarys says
My daughter loves it when I read to her before I tuck her in. This is a great giveaway! Thank you.
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Anne says
This would be a great bedtime book for my son. He loves animals!
katklaw777 says
Sounds cute…luv to have another bedtime storybook!
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Amy says
my son would love love love this book
Joel says
Please enter me. Thank you.
Jen says
We would love a new bedtime book!
melissa n says
looks like a cute book!! 🙂
rena says
sounds like a cute book
judy brittle says
The book looks so cute! This would be great for the grandbabies.
nan lara says
looks cute
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Rae says
That book is so cute. I would love to win it for my son.
Ashley R says
My son loves books, and this would be a great one to add to our night-time book collection just before bed!
jamie says
My little ones would love this book!
Linda Kish says
This book looks so cute.
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LaVonne says
This sounds like a sweet book. Thanks for offering!
darcie says
Books make the GREATEST gifts – to both give AND to receive…this one looks awesome!
Kathy Stevenson says
We would love to have another bedtime book!
Amy F says
my son would love this book
Randi says
Sounds like a cute book. My son would love it
nicole says
We love reading and this book looks adorable! Looks like something my 15 mnth old would be excited about reading!
Kristen says
I’m always looking for a new good picture book for my little ones. Being able to tuck the animals in sounds like a nice feature.
Thanks for offering the book & for the review!
holly says
my son is finally getting into books now. 🙂 and as a mom who loves to read, this makes me very happy!
Sarah says
I’ve got three little ones that would live this book!
Jennifer Auer says
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Jennifer Auer says
This sounds like such a great book to share with my boys at bedtime. My youngest, 2, really enjoys seeing animal books and toys.
Khristi says
Looks like a cute book! Would make a great holiday gift!
Anne says
We love bedtime books of all kinds, and we’d love to win this one!
Laura says
My kids LOVE to read! =)
Terra Jones says
This looks like such a sweet book! I’d love a chance to win! Thanks!
christy davis says
i think my 2 year old son would really like this book 🙂
Charro Mojica says
My daughter loves to read books with me! This looks like a good one 🙂
Alison S. says
My son would love this book.
S Club Mama says
I sure would love a new book to tuck my boys in with. I can only read the same book so many times :S
Jaimie K says
We LOVE books around here, so any new ones are very exciting!
tennille says
I love books about bedtime!
LT says
Sounds like a book my son would enjoy very much! Thanks for the chance to win it!
thefarmerfiles says
I would love to win this for my 3 boys!
Dawn Hild says
I think books are the greatest gift you can give a child…
And I would love to win it and give it to my very first grandchild, Max.
Kristie says
Sounds like a fun book to read to my little ones. Thank you for the chance to win!
Lindsay says
What a sweet little book! Love it!
Sarah - PS Mom Reviews says
We love great children’s books. This one looks good.
Amber says
Looks like a fun book! Thanks for a chance to win!
Jessica says
My son would love this book! Thanks for offering!
stacy says
I would love to win a copy of this book!
Lindsey says
This is such a cute book – my daughter would love it. 🙂
Loraine says
I would love to win this book! My son loves reading books before he goes to bed and I know he would enjoy this one 🙂 Thanks for a great giveaway!
Nolie says
Sounds like a great book. I will have to check it out. My son would probably love it.