NO MORE NAPS
Title: NO MORE NAPS
Author: Chris Grabenstein & Leo Espinosa (Illustrator)
Pub. Date: February 4, 2020
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 40
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The #1 New York Times bestselling middle grade powerhouse of Lemoncello fame brings his wit and humor to a pint-sized audience in his picture book debut that turs the universal dilemna of getting kids to sleep on its head.
It’s time for a nap but, just like stubborn toddlers everywhere, Annalise Devin McFleece won’t have anything to do with bedtime. Dad tries to encourage sleepiness by pushing her around the park in her stroller. Along the way, they pass a man sitting on a bench, dog walkers walking dogs, a boy on a skateboard, kids playing ball, a girl practicing her juggling, and others. Each of them thinks that taking a nap is a great idea and if Annalise Devin McFleece doesn’t want hers, they’ll happy take it. And one by one, everyone falls asleep…except Annalise Devin McFleece. But when she’s finally ready for her nap, all the naps are taken! Is there anyone who has an extra nap to spare?
With every turn of the page, the busy city scene becomes more and more quiet…except for Annalise Devin McFleece.
Will she ever take a nap?
“Preschoolers will find the defiant protagonist’s protests a little bit thrilling and 100% funny…. Screamingly fun.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The idea that naps are opportunities to be eagerly seized is an amusing reframing.” —Publishers Weekly
“Known for the Mr. Lemoncello series, Grabenstein offers a mildly amusing tale of a strong-willed child who changes her mind, and Espinosa contributes a series of lively illustrations featuring expressively drawn characters.” — Booklist
About Chris:
CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY, MR. LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY OLYMPICS, THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, WELCOME TO WONDERLAND: HOME SWEET MOTEL and many other books, as well as the coauthor of numerous fun and funny page-turners with James Patterson, including I FUNNY, HOUSE OF ROBOTS, TREASURE HUNTERS, and JACKY HA-HA. Chris lives in New York City with his wife, J.J., two cats, and a dog named Fred. You can visit Chris at ChrisGrabenstein.com.
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About the Illustrator
LEO ESPINOSA is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and designer from Bogotá, Colombia. His work has been featured in a variety of publications, products, animated series and gallery shows worldwide. His short list includes The New Yorker, Wired, Esquire, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Nickelodeon, Hasbro, American Greetings, and Facebook. Leo’s award-winning illustrations have been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, Pictoplasma, 3×3, and the Society of Illustrators. In addition, he has given multiple lectures and workshops at schools and institutions such as Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute as well as serving on the faculty of the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives with his family in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit him at studioespinosa.com or follow him on Twitter @veloespinosa, Instagram studioespinosaworks.
Photo-Leo Espinosa’s self-portrait from NO MORE NAPS
Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of NO MORE NAPS, US Only.
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
| 2/3/2020 | Ziggy’s Reading Corner | Excerpt |
| 2/4/2020 | BookHounds YA | Excerpt |
| 2/5/2020 | Texan Girl Reviews | Excerpt |
| 2/6/2020 | She Dreams in Fiction | Review |
| 2/7/2020 | ChristenKrumm | Review |
Week Two:
| 2/10/2020 | Savings in Seconds | Review |
| 2/11/2020 | momfluenster | Excerpt |
| 2/12/2020 | fictitious.fox | Review |
| 2/13/2020 | Novel Novice | Review |
| 2/14/2020 | Do You Dog-ear? | Review |
My grandchildren would love this.
Looks like an adorable book for my kiddos! Thank you for sharing!
This is a book so fitting for what we are doing with my granddaughter right now.
The illustrations are adorable! This is one of my favorite authors, so I can’t wait to read it myself.
The illustration on the cover captures it perfectly. Look at that face! The story sounds wonderful and I know a family who could definitely relate! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes on the new release.
This looks like a cute read!
Perfect for the little ones. As for me, I’d love to have a nap. Thanks!
Perfect for my grandson.
This would perfect for my classroom — her attitude will be easily understood by my students. 🙂
looks cute
This looks adorable!
This looks like a really cute book.
sounds so good!
I can tell by the title alone that this is an awesome book. My kids would love reading this. They hate naps.