Princess Baby, Night-Night

January 1, 2009
PreS-KIn this successor to "Princess Baby" (Random, 2008), the feisty, independent-minded heroine is asked various questions during her preparations for bedtime. "Princess Baby, did you pick up all your toys?" "Yes, I picked them up," she responds, and is shown cuddling all of her stuffed animals at once. Although Princess Baby protests that she is not tired, a satisfying conclusion shows her asleep on the floor after reading books to her stuffed animals and tucking them in. As in the earlier title, fuchsia and other rosy tones dominate the illustrations. Purchase if the first book has a following."Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA"

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December 1, 2008
Preschool-K It is bedtime in this Princess Baby (2008) follow-up, but the series star, a caped and glittery-crowned little girl, is not tired. With her parents out of view, she follows their reminders (Did you put your pajamas on?) by readying her stuffed animals, rather than herself, for bed. After all the activity, though, Princess Baby discovers that she is sleepy after all. The simple, dialogue-based text is accessible and humorous, while the vibrant and eye-catching cartoonish art is infused with cheerful color, patterns, and recognizable objects. A sweet, amusing bedtime choice with a spirited protagonist children will enjoy.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)

July 1, 2009
Princess Baby's offstage parents call out getting-ready-for-bed questions (."..did you pick up all your toys?...put your pajamas on?"), which the toddler answers in the affirmative. Katz's pattern-filled illustrations tell a different story: PB picks up her toys in a big hug; she puts pajamas on her teddy bear; and so on. Little princes and princesses will enjoy the silly joke.

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