Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping
Encyclopedia
Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping is a 2004 children's book
written by Julie Markes
and illustrated by David Parkins
. It was published by HarperCollins
(ISBN 0060537906).
The book was selected by School Library Journal
as a Best Book of 2005. It was also named one of Scholastic's "Best Before-Bed Read-Alouds".
Listed by both Renaissance Learning
and Accelerated Reader
, who have created quizzes for the book,, it's also been listed as suggested reading by several elementary schools.
that discusses fictional bedtimes for people of different professions (farmer, baker, etc.).
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
written by Julie Markes
Julie Markes
Julie Markes is an American children's book writer. She has also worked as a photographer for the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press.-Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!:...
and illustrated by David Parkins
David Parkins
David Parkins is a British cartoonist and illustrator who has worked for D.C. Thomson, publisher of The Beano and The Dandy. Now based in Canada, he illustrates children's picture books....
. It was published by HarperCollins
HarperCollins
HarperCollins is a publishing company owned by News Corporation. It is the combination of the publishers William Collins, Sons and Co Ltd, a British company, and Harper & Row, an American company, itself the result of an earlier merger of Harper & Brothers and Row, Peterson & Company. The worldwide...
(ISBN 0060537906).
The book was selected by School Library Journal
School Library Journal
The School Library Journal is a monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with a focus on technology and multimedia. Reviews are included for preschool to 4th grade,...
as a Best Book of 2005. It was also named one of Scholastic's "Best Before-Bed Read-Alouds".
Listed by both Renaissance Learning
Renaissance Learning
Renaissance Learning Inc. is an educational software and hardware company, publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol RLRN. It is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA, with offices in Canada, and the United Kingdom...
and Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader is a daily progress monitoring software assessment in wide use by primary and secondary schools for monitoring the practice of reading. It was created by Renaissance Learning, Inc...
, who have created quizzes for the book,, it's also been listed as suggested reading by several elementary schools.
Awards and recognition
- A SLJSchool Library JournalThe School Library Journal is a monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with a focus on technology and multimedia. Reviews are included for preschool to 4th grade,...
Best Book of 2005. - One of Scholastic's "Best Before-Bed Read-Alouds".
Plot
Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping is a bedtime storyBedtime story
A bedtime story is a traditional form of storytelling, where a story is told to a child at bedtime to prepare them for sleep.Bedtime stories have many advantages, for parents/adults and children alike. The fixed routine of a bedtime story before sleeping has a relaxing effect, and the soothing...
that discusses fictional bedtimes for people of different professions (farmer, baker, etc.).
External links
- Official publisher's site
- Book review, by School Library JournalSchool Library JournalThe School Library Journal is a monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with a focus on technology and multimedia. Reviews are included for preschool to 4th grade,...