By Eoin McLaughlin (author) , Robert Starling (illustrator)
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Renowned author Eoin McLaughlin and award-nominated illustrator Rob Starling join forces to create a hilarious, not-so-spooky tale. A brilliant tale that reassures children, makes them laugh and gets them ready for a peaceful night's sleep.
This book is NOT a bedtime story. It's scary, strange and rather gory. Bedtime stories make you sleepy. This book won't. It's much too CREEPY.
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Except it isn't... this book is told by a group of monsters who think they're very scary, but in fact they're not - they're cute and cuddly. They try their hardest to scare you - in a haunted house, creepy wood, ghostly ship and darkest dark, but each time they fail! The problem is, these monsters aren't at all spooky.
They're a bit silly, actually. And a bit cuddly. In fact, they share the insecurities and worries of us humans and all they want is a cosy, snoozy good night's sleep. Despite the title of this book it really is a bedtime story.
'Robert Starling's mock scary scenes of the would-be terrifying beasties ... are hilarious; and there are some deliciously funny words spoken by bit part players ... it's most certainly one to share with youngsters. They'll relish it, as will adult readers aloud, and the former will more than likely demand immediate re-reads.' - Red Reading Hub
'This is a PERFECT bedtime story, banishing worries about scary monsters, laugh-out-loud funny and filled with gorgeous, bright illustrations.' - It's All About Stories
'This brightly coloured book is ... perfect to snuggle up to while settling in for a good night's sleep.' - Creative Steps
'Hilarious... perfect for those last minute chuckles before bed!' - My Shelves Are Full blog
'Striking artwork ... and simple rhymes are great fun to read together. A lovely book for bedtime or any time.' - Children's Books Ireland, 'Books to Make Tings Better'
Eoin McLaughlin is a bestselling Irish children's author.
His debut picture book The Hug , with Polly Dunbar, was named a Book of the Year by the Guardian and has been translated into over 20 languages.
The follow-up While We Can't Hug was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards and nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.
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This book is NOT a bedtime story. It's scary, strange and rather gory.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed This Book is Not a Bedtime Story and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
This Book is Not a Bedtime Story features in the following genres: Bedtime Stories for Children, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Books for Babies and Toddlers
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This Book is Not a Bedtime Story was written by Eoin McLaughlin and published by Pavilion Children's Books an imprint of Pavilion Books
This Book is Not a Bedtime Story has 32 pages
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