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Summary
Bunny can't sleep because Dad forgot to check on him, so he sets out to check on Dad.
Bunny should be sleeping, but instead, he is waiting for Dad to come check on him. Dad always checks on him, but tonight, Dad is late.
Soon Dad will come. He will come in the night
to check on his little Bunny. Come on, Dad!
Check on me, check on me, check on me!
Bunny can't wait anymore- he needs his dad! Slipping out of bed, Bunny packs a wagon of everything Dad might need- some water, a blanket, a snack, and their favorite book to share. Down the hall and through the dark, Bunny finds Dad fast asleep, oblivious to all the supplies Bunny offers him.
At last, Bunny resorts to a tap on the nose to wake Dad up. Dad checks on Bunny, and Bunny checks on Dad, who is happy to see him, if still groggy. They read their special book, and all is right with the world again.
Bestselling author Amy Hest teams up with Renata Liwska, illustrator of Deborah Underwood's The Quiet Book , for a bedtime book as adorable and warm as two sleepy bunnies. Sure to soothe children dubious about staying in their rooms alone at night, Bunny Should Be Sleeping reminds young readers that they are safe and loved even when the house is dark and quiet.
Author Notes
Children's book author Amy Hest was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked as a children's librarian in the New York Public Library system and in the children's book publishing industry. She has written over thirty children's books, many of which included family and intergenerational themes. She is a three-time winner of the Christopher Medal and a winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (5)
Publisher's Weekly Review
On a winter night, Bunny's awake in bed, his surroundings soft and cozy: "Bunny's toes are warm. His blanket is soft, and the moon hovers over the pond." He's waiting for his father, who "will come in the night to check on his little Bunny." The youth waits until he can't any longer ("He just needs his dad!"), and Liwska (Winter: A Solstice Story) shows in tranquil digitally created spreads Bunny placing a thermos of water, a blanket and cookie, and the duo's favorite book in a wagon and setting off for Dad's room. There, he enjoys the blanket, cookie, and water himself before tapping Dad on the nose. "You forgot to check on me," Bunny says. "So, here I am." "Indeed," Dad replies, before holding out his arms. "Sometimes a dad just needs his little bunny," whispers Dad. "Indeed," Bunny replies. Back in Bunny's room, the two cuddle as they share the book. In yearning text, Hest (Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone) captures the way time can move slowly when someone's on their own, the way an attentive presence can meet needs, and the sense that Bunny is learning to love well by mirroring Dad's words and actions: "Dad checks on Bunny. Bunny checks on Dad." Ages 4--8. (Mar.)
Horn Book Review
Bunny has been lying awake in bed -- when he should be sleeping -- waiting for Dad to check on him. The youngster's expressive body language and his impatience ("Come on, Dad! Check on me, check on me, check on me!") convey relatable child behaviors. But "sometimes a bunny simply can't wait. He just needs his dad!" Bunny gathers supplies (water, blanket, cookie, "their special favorite book") and heads to Dad's room. In this reversal of what's clearly their regular routine, Bunny discovers his father asleep, and Dad continues to sleep through Bunny's offering of each item, which Bunny then enjoys himself. Finally, after letting out a "great big sigh," Bunny stands on tiptoe to wake his father up with a "tap, tap!" on the nose. As Dad carries Bunny back to Bunny's bed, he reassures his son that "sometimes a dad just needs his little bunny." This idyllic episode in a cozy home speaks to the love and dependability at the heart of their relationship. Hest's rhythmic text has a soothing, lulling cadence. The soft hues and textures awash in moonlight in Liwska's digital illustrations convey the perfect mood for this warmhearted bedtime story, which features a refreshing portrayal of what appears to be a single dad caring for his son and vice versa. Cynthia K. RitterMay/June 2024 p.117 (c) Copyright The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
One cold night, Bunny lies in his bed, quietly waiting for Dad to come and check on him. "Check on me, check on me, check on me, check on me!" he thinks, but no one comes. Bunny climbs out of bed and loads his wagon with necessities for Dad: water, a blanket, a cookie, and "their special favorite book." Bunny pulls the wagon into the room where his father is sleeping. While waiting for him to waken, Bunny covers Dad's toes with the blanket. Then Bunny drinks the water. He eats the cookie and then wakens his father, who hugs him, carries him back to his room, and reads him the book. "They listen to the quiet, and the moon hovers over the pond." Taking on bedtime, one of the most common scenarios in picture books, Hest writes in prose, though her gift for creating an atmosphere is more commonly associated with poets. A character with a sense of agency, Bunny takes action to bring about the desired outcome, and his decision to eat Dad's cookie is both amusing and age-appropriate. Reflecting the quiet tone of the text, Liwska's illustrations create a sense of softness and stillness reminiscent of a foggy morning. A beautiful, memorable picture book.
School Library Journal Review
Toddler-PreS--Hest (Kiss Good Night) and Liwska (The Quiet Book) team up to create the ideal bedtime book for young readers. Bunny slides out of his crib in the middle of the night to check on his dad, because his dad forgot to check on him. He gathers everything his dad will need (water, blanket, cookie, and "their special favorite book with so many favorite pictures") in a wagon he then pulls down the hall. The elder bunny is eventually awakened and the pair head back to the crib where the last page depicts the pair cuddled cozily together by the light of the moon. The soft and simple prose combined with muted pastel illustrations will reassure little ones that they are safe at night, even when alone. Parents and caregivers will enjoy the tender care shown to the elder bunny, and perhaps a conversation about how members of a family tend to one another may come next. VERDICT As cozy as the snuggle between a toddler and caregiver, this book should be on all picture bookshelves.--Carrie Voliva
Kirkus Review
While waiting for Dad to check on him in the middle of the night, Bunny gets up and packs a wagon full of nighttime supplies for his father. In the still of the night, Bunny impatiently awaits Dad, who always comes to check on him. Finally, Bunny slips out of his crib, slides into his slippers, and puts water, a blanket, a cookie, and a book into his wagon. He heads for Dad's room. While Dad snoozes, Bunny preps and enjoys the items in his wagon until Dad wakes up, and the two go back and snuggle in Bunny's bed. This sweet tale of role reversal--here, it's the little one checking in on the parent--will resonate with readers young and old, especially adults with children in need of reassurance in the middle of the night. Laudably, it showcases a father figure as the central caregiver--and a father who's especially capable, loving, and comforting at that. The illustrations are soft and cozy, appearing to have almost a feltlike finish. Numerous lovely details await to be pored over, such as the books on Bunny's shelf, the watering can that he uses to fill a bottle of water, and his bunny slippers. Quiet and reassuring, though laced with humor, the book strikes the perfect tone for bedtime reading, exuding comfort and the joy to be found in nightly routines. A snuggly, soothing bedtime read. (Picture book. 4-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
