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Description
Mortimer, a spirited boy, refuses to go to sleep, insisting on singing loudly no matter how many times his mother, father, and his many siblings plead with him. When the family's attempts to quiet him fail, even the police arrive, but Mortimer's song continues, creating bedtime chaos. The story combines humor with a gentle reminder about listening to parents while delivering the rhythmic fun of a bedtime protest.
Quick Summary
Robert Munsch serves up a riotously silly bedtime story in Mortimer, where a boy refuses to stop singing no matter how many tired relatives or even a police officer try to hush him. The rhyme and rhythm make it a blast to read aloud, and kids love shouting along with the repeated refrain of Mortimer's favorite song. It's perfect for children who think bedtime is the worst part of the day and for anyone who enjoys a good, loud, happy noise before they drift off. Parents will appreciate the gentle humor and the way the chaos escalates without ever feeling scary, and there's just enough of a lesson about listening to make it a useful conversation starter about bedtime routines. If your kid clicks with this one, they might also get a kick out of Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess, another picture-book romp that mixes goofy storytelling with a satisfying punchline.