The Bedtime Book

By Mary Engelbreit and Zondervan

New York Times bestselling author Mary Engelbreit presents The Bedtime Book, a beautifully illustrated picture book that pairs sleepy time text with Mary’s beloved, timeless art. From endearing poems and snuggly stories to sweet blessings and precious prayers, each page features different ways for you to read your little one to sleep, making this a book you can turn to night after night.

Mama comes to tuck you in,
Pulls the covers to your chin,
Squeezes fingers, squeezes toes,
Lays a kiss upon your nose.

From bedtime prayers, poems, and sleepy-time rhymes to short, illustrated stories, The Bedtime Book gives you and your child a soothing bedtime world to explore as they prepare to drift off to sleep. Each reading selection is paired with Mary Engelbreit’s iconic and inimitable artwork, creating a book of readings and calming illustrations that can be enjoyed by children, adults, and caretakers alike.

The Bedtime Book:

• contains twelve unique reading experiences that can be read straight through or broken up and combined for a different bedtime adventure every night, entries that range from short prayers to stories spanning several spreads
• features several unique stories you won’t find anywhere else
• is a great collectors’ item for fans of Mary Engelbreit’s art

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Jul 25, 2017
• ISBN: 9780310743521

Mary Engelbreit

Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more. Mary’s dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is already part of the holiday tradition for families across the country.

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Reviews for The Bedtime Book

[grgenius_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Filled to the brim with her trademark illustrations, this Picture Book take bedtime reading to another level. It's the perfect good night read for those too young for longer tales but still desirous of mom, dad, or other older-than-they-are-person to read to them. Some rhymes are familiar while others are completely new, but they share the common threads of peaceful dreams, snuggly nights, and the promise of a new and glorious day.

[vintagebeckie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Bedtime Book illustrated by the very talented Mary Engelbreit will be your child’s go-to book when the sun goes down and sleep beckons. Filled with whimsically detailed illustrations of creatures of all types, the poems, prayers, and stories all focus on the process of bedtime. I loved this book! The pace is slow and easy; the pictures sure to engage your child’s imagination. My favorite in the collection is titled Counting Sheep, a story sure to induce giggles and smiles. Perfect for snuggle time with your child or grandchild! The Bedtime Book is a great edition to your family library or the just right gift for the special child in your life.Highly Recommended.Audience: children ages 4-8.(Thanks to Zonderkidz for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)