juvenile fiction / bedtime & dreams

In a village on the African plains, a little girl stalls bedtime by saying good night to various animals and objects.

"Since Ellie the elephant saved her home with her wonderful paintings, the zoo is back in business and the animals are more energetic than ever. All except for Lucy the giraffe, who hasn't been able to sleep with all the noise. Determined to help her friend, Ellie tries to tone down the ruckus and organize the animals into an orchestra"--.

"This poetry collection explores ... concepts such as friendship, fear, and loneliness"--Provided by publisher.

Tired, cold, and lonely, little Snowy Bear trudges through the woods seeking shelter and finally finds it in a house where a lonely young girl is wishing for a friend.

"Leo isn't just a stuffed toy, he is Henry's best friend and brother. But when the two are accidentally separated, no one in Henry's family believes Leo is real enough to find his way home"--Provided by publisher.

Did a comet kill off the dinosaurs, or are they masters of disguise, hiding in plain sight all along?.

Ellie sets out to prove that the Tooth Fairy is not real but is surprised when, after hiding her lost tooth, she begins a magical journey to fairy land and awakes to find a coin in the tooth's place.

Using illustrations and only two words, shows the trouble a young boy has trying to get his very playful pet gorilla to go to bed.

When the power goes off one night, Nina conquers her fear of the dark by going out and trapping one of the fireflies lighting up the sky, and she has fun playing with him until she realizes his light is growing ever dimmer and she must set him free.

"Before Vampirina can host her very first sleepover there are a few things she must keep in mind: be polite and offer her guests food (like blood pudding); plan some games like scavenger hunt (but keep the clues simple so no one gets lost); and don't forget to dance! Vampirina may be a little nervous at first, but by following a few simple rules she will host the Best Sleepover Ever!"--Provided by publisher.