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Description
Ed the mouse will not sleep in his own bed, until eventually his exasperated and tired parents find a way to keep him from joining them in the middle of the night.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who thinks their bed is lava and bedtime is optional, this one's for you. Ed the mouse is dead set against sleeping in his own bed, and the story follows his very tired parents as they try every trick in the book to keep him from sneaking into theirs in the middle of the night it's sweet and relatable, and little ones tend to find it hilarious when they see a character who's just as wiggly about bedtime as they are. The illustrations have this cozy, slightly goofy vibe that makes Ed pretty lovable despite his stubborn streak, and the simple language at an AR 1.6 level means early readers can actually tackle it themselves without too much frustration. Parents will appreciate that it doesn't preach it just gently shows the chaos of a house where nobody's getting any sleep, and the ending feels satisfying without being preachy. It's perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who either love funny animal stories or could use a mirror for their own bedtime shenanigans. Fans of "The Pout-Pout Fish" or other playful picture books with repeating patterns will likely gravitate toward this one, especially if they like stories that let them guess what happens next.