New bed

My big boy bed 

by Eve Bunting & Maggie Smith

A charming and realistic picture book for families to read to children who are transitioning from a cot or crib to a bed of their own.  Written from the the young boy's perspective, Donny tells the reader all the good things about moving to a 'big-boy bed'. From helping his mum choose the new bed linen, having room to sleep with his toys, being able to bounce high on the bed as well as being able to crawl under it to being able to read his new book "The little fat book of firetrucks" in the bed.  Towards the end of the story, we find out that there is an extra-special reason for Donny moving to his new bed.  His new baby brother has moved into Donny's old cot!  As Donny is almost ready to drift off to sleep, he gets out of his bed one last time for the night to go and whisper 'goodnight' to his new baby brother.

Citation:

Bunting, Eve & Smith, Maggie. My big boy bed, New York: Clarion Books, c2003.

Community Rating:

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