How to Put an Octopus to Bed - by Sherri Duskey Rinker (Hardcover)

About the Book

When mommy octopus tells little Floyd that it's time for bed, he decides that his parents want help getting their baths and putting on their pajamas (not what Mommy-O meant). Soon all three are covered with water and bubbles, and his parents are so exhausted that they fall asleep before Floyd is in bed.

Book Synopsis

A new instant bedtime classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site!

It's time for bed and this little octopus is more than happy to volunteer! He's all ready to put his parents to bed! Bath time, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, and tucking everyone in is a whole new challenge when the kid is in charge (and especially when everyone has eight arms!). From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz comes a romping, rhyming, hilarious tale sure to entertain wiggly bedtime readers everywhere.

- Perfect for children who are learning good bedtime, bath time, and toothbrushing habits
- Silly and clever rhymes make this a perfect read-aloud book for parents and children.
- From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train

Any child who loves Dinosaur vs Bedtime, I Am Not Sleepy and Will Not Go to Bed, and Llama, Llama, Red Pajama will love How to Put an Octopus to Bed!

Read-aloud book for kids ages 3-5
Toddler book about brushing teeth
Goodnight books for toddlers

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series and Steam Train, Dream Train. She lives in Chicago with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons.

Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including There Are Cats in this Book, There Are No Cats in this Book, and Is There a Dog in this Book? She can usually be found in her studio in London, unless she's outside researching and sketching.

Review Quotes

"Illustrations . . . are large, bright, and engaging. . . . Rhyming text, which moves around the pages, and humorous pictures reveal the family's bedtime escapades. . . . This fun read-aloud will keep kids giggling."-Booklist

"Schwarz's bright, cartoon art depicts the octopus family as rounded, downright cuddly beings in bright hues that capture the lively spirit of the text. Silly, wiggly, giggly fun."-- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series and Steam Train, Dream Train. She lives in the Chicago area with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons.

Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including There Are Cats in this Book, There Are No Cats in this Book, and Is There a Dog in this Book? She can usually be found in her studio in London, unless she's outside researching and sketching.