A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. And look for the sequel to this popular leveled reader, Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!

The sequel to the bestselling Sleepy Dog! In this Step 1 Step into Reading Reader, Sleepy Dog does not want to wake up! The sun is up, the cat is up—wake up, Sleepy Dog! Every sleepy child will laugh with Sleepy Dog as he shakes off his snooziness and finally gets out of bed, all ready to play. Fans of the original Sleepy Dog will be excited to join in Sleepy Dog’s fun morning. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Sleepy Dog thinks of many excuses why he cannot go to sleep at bedtime, but finally he does become sleepy enough to slip into slumber.

“A satisfying picture book that’s just right for bedtime reading” from the New York Times–bestselling author of Stars (Booklist). It’s time to say goodnight. But what if a dog isn’t sleepy? Intimate and accessible, this young dog story captures how a reluctant pup warms to bedtime in a way that children will recognize immediately—and find as reassuring as their own beds. “This effective bedtime story reminds kids that fun will be had again when they wake—but first comes sleep.” —Horn Book “Sure to be shelved next to Goodnight, Moon. It deserves that rarefied spot.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Kittens taking catnaps and puppies who are dog-tired... Irresistible photographs of comfortably dozing cats and dogs, plus the simplest possible text, will lull little ones to sweet slumber. Each page of these sturdy board books has only one word, and every word-from "yawn" to "pillow"-relates to sleep. There's a natural progression too, as the animals go from being tired to getting tucked in, to settling down, to dreaming. Of course, there's nothing more adorable than a drowsy or napping pet. Kids will love never tire of looking at a cat snuggled up to a teddy bear, pups with their nightcaps on, a big boxer spread across a bed, and a tiny kitten curled cozily in a basket. And that's sure to make this every toddler's favorite way to say "goodnight!"

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When Madeleine's parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own— they want to play in the snow! After getting all bundled up, they sneak off to go sledding, build a snowman, and even make an appearance at the party and try sliding on the ice at the pond. Of course, resourceful Carl gets the baby home before her parents return—and the babysitter is never the wiser. Everyone's favorite Rottweiler appears here in a wintertime romp.