So Tired, So Wide Awake
So Tired, So Wide Awake by Susanne Strasser, published by Lerner Publishing Group on April 1, 2025, is a delightful children’s book that captures the whimsical antics of various animals at bedtime. With 22 pages, this edition presents a humorous narrative where Hedgehog, Fox, Donkey, Pelican, and Crocodile are all ready for sleep, but Seal’s bathroom needs and Crocodile’s forgotten dental hygiene lead to a series of comical interruptions. The story culminates in a playful scene where all the animals end up in a child’s bed, creating a heavy pile of furry friends.
Readers will find a charming exploration of family life and the humorous challenges of growing up, as the animals navigate their bedtime routines. The engaging illustrations and lighthearted tone make this book a fun read for young audiences, while the inclusion of humor, including a timely fart joke, adds an extra layer of enjoyment. So Tired, So Wide Awake is a perfect addition to any child’s bookshelf, inviting laughter and connection during bedtime stories.
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It’s bedtime. Hedgehog, Fox, Donkey, Pelican and Crocodile are so tired! But Seal needs to use the bathroom—slip slap slip, out the door. Crocodile forgot to clean those sharp teeth—shlurf shlurf, out the door. And Pelican is thirsty . . .
One by one the animals climb out of bed, until everyone is piled in the child’s bed for a last goodnight kiss. Oof, that’s a heavy pile! What happens now?
Susanne Strasser’s snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages. This funny in-and-out-of-bed story ends with a timely fart joke to start the fun all over again.
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