Title: Bedtime at the Swamp
Author: Kristyn Crow
Series: Stand-alone
Genre: Children’s (Ages 4-8)
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Splish splash
rumba-rumba
bim bam boom!It’s bedtime at the swamp—except somebody’s not ready. Somebody’s still splashing in the water and the mud.
Is there a monster on the loose?
Kristyn Crow has taken every child’s worst nightmare and transformed it into a frolic through swampland. With funny illustrations and a catchy refrain, this story won’t scare little monster too much before bedtime.
This is the story of a boy, his younger sister, older brother, and two cousins who think there’s a monster in the swamp. They all take cover in a tree to hide from this monster as he makes all kinds of scary racket.
I thought Bedtime at the Swamp was really cute and clever. My favorite thing about the story was that it rhymed and used onomatopoeia. I love onomatopoeia because it makes the story more real, especially when you’re reading to kids.
The story was illustrated by Macky Pamintuan and I absolutely love the artwork. The colors are vibrant and the pictures are fun!
I think kids of all ages will enjoy this story, even though it’s intended for four to eight year olds.
The cover artwork is adorable! And, how fun for you to have been able to meet the author and speak with her about her book. I love the power that a good book holds: moral lessons, self-reflection, expanded opinions and attitudes, etc., etc. Lucky you!
BTW, have you ever heard the song, “Onomatopoeia” by Todd Rundgren? An oldie, but a fave of mine!
That looks like a fun book. Is it too scary for Addison? Is it in bookstores now? I think we have a little book lover on our hands. We (Randy, Addison and I) went to the bookstore last night and someone {not naming names} threw a bloody fit because we didn’t buy her a book! This one might be a good one for her Easter basket, if it’s not too scary.
It looks fabulous, and what a great review! Thank you SO MUCH! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. Picture books are really struggling these days.
Oooh, looks looks good. I should get it for Evan, I’m sure he’ll like it a lot when he gets older. Currently he thinks books are something to chew and bang on.
Love it! Great review!
just doing a quick bit of catching up on your blog. i loved your post “a life-long challenge” because i feel that way too, and i graduated from college 10 years ago! what i have come to accept is that it is okay to change your mind, and you don’t need anyone’s permission. since graduating and working in the graphic design field i have: taught piano, made/sold jewelry, prepared taxes, photographed, book reviewed, blogged, started a lds artwork shop, sewed, and written a book. i am thinking of going back to school when lucas goes to kindergarten.
true, i probably could have more mastery in one area if i only focused on that, but HOW BORING. think of leonardo da vinci. we are renaissance women and i don’t ever feel guilty about it. if there’s one prevalent idea in the world today that i passionately disagree with it is that we each have this ONE mission or gift or passion that we must discover and then fulfill to make our life meaningful.
life is about growing and changing and becoming. there are times and seasons for each new chapter. if you get your degree in english and decide a few years down the road that you want to be a nurse, GREAT. or maybe you want to write a book. GO AHEAD. you can do both. you must feel a lot of pressure to decide what you want to do, but just keep in mind that not everyone has the talent for focusing in on one career/area of study for their entire life, and that is okay and really wonderful.
and thanks for the great book review. i’ll have to see if i can find this one out and about. love ya.
Looks like fun! Maybe I can find a way to sneak it into storytime!
Aw, that looks so cute! I love children’s picture books. I think some of them have really beautiful art.