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Description
In "Bedtime in the Forest" by Kazuo Iwamura, three young squirrel siblings named Mick, Mack, and Molly refuse to go to sleep when they should be in bed. The story takes place at night in the forest, where the squirrels discover that owl children are still awake and playing. The young squirrels decide they want to stay up late too, just like the owls. The book is a bedtime story aimed at children in grades K-3 with a reading level of 2.2.
Quick Summary
The three squirrel siblings get to stay up way past bedtime and discover that nocturnal animals have their own playful world after dark. They frolic with owl children under the moonlight, and any kid who's ever begged for "just five more minutes" will cheer for these sneaky squirrels. If your kid loves "The Napping House" or "Goodnight Gorilla," they'll adore this reverse bedtime story where the animals are just waking up. Perfect for ages 4-7 and grades pre-K through 2nd grade, especially for little ones who think sleep is overrated.