Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy

It is impossible not to crack up while reading this all-dialogue bedtime story by Drew Daywalt, the New York Times #1 best-selling author of THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT. Scott Campbell's expressive illustrations bring home the hilarity.
Roderick hates going to bed, and the young boy has become quite resourceful in coming up with ways to delay the dreaded hour when the lights must go out. Roderick's loving parents--fed up with the distractions and demands that have become his anti-bedtime ritual--decide to get him a stuffed animal to cuddle with and help him wind down. However, Sleepy quickly proves to be a bit high-maintenance. Just when we fear the night may never end, Sleepy's antics become too exhausting for Roderick to bear.

Author: Drew Daywalt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/11/2018
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781484789698
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 198450 / Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/18/2018
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2018
School Library Journal 09/01/2018 pg. 88
Booklist 09/01/2018 pg. 121
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Drew Daywalt is a dad and an author, best known for writing the best-selling children's books THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT and its sequel, THE DAY THE CRAYONS CAME HOME, both illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. Drew is also the author of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, illustrated by Adam Rex, and STAR WARS: BB-8 ON THE RUN, illustrated by Matt Myers. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children, who always go to bed on time like perfect little angels and never fuss or try to stay up ever ever ever.

Scott Campbell (Scott C.) draws pictures for all kinds of children's books, including ZOMBIE IN LOVE; EAST DRAGON, WEST DRAGON; and XO, OX, A LOVE STORY. He is the author/illustrator of the very popular HUG MACHINE. Scott lives in New York City. Follow his adventures on Instagram and Twitter @scottlava.