BEDTIME BLITZ by Matthew Van Fleet (2 years and up)

5 stars

A delightful, fun and funny pull-the-tab interactive book that features seven adorable animal friends go from outdoor fun in the sun to a shared bedtime routine. First, they all gather in the tub for to clean off, featuring lots of suds, humor such as hippo using a large brush to shampoo cow’s head, and a tab that moves a washcloth back and forth on bunny’s face. Next comes energetic toweling dry, getting into PJ’s, brushing teeth, and book reading. A mad cap pillow fight caps it all off, after which all the animal friends snuggle into bed with lights out. With so much detailed illustrations on each page, you can ad lib additional story telling as you read the book out loud- such as “Look at the teeny tiny pillow that mouse has! And crocodile puts his pillow over his back!?” The charming illustrations are accompanied with catchy rhyming text, all of which will enchant your child.

Thanks to Simon & Schuster for a review copy.

Stacy DeBroff

Stacy DeBroff, founder and CEO of Mom Central.com and social and digital consultancy, Influence Central, is a social media strategist, attorney, and best-selling parenting author. A sought-after expert for national media, she trend-spots regularly with national brands and speaks frequently to national and international audiences on a wide range of subjects, including influencer marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and consumer trends. A passionate cook, gardener, reader, and tennis player, she adores this new chapter of post-college-age parenting.