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One Minute Till Bedtime

60-Second Poems to Send You off to Sleep
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One Minute Till Bedtime by Kenn Nesbitt is a delightful collection of short, engaging poems perfect for bedtime. With a diverse range of voices, the book features contributions from well-known poets, offering charming literary moments that capture the imagination just before sleep. Each poem is crafted to fit into the busy schedules of families, providing a peaceful and entertaining end to the day.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a delightful collection of short bedtime poems that can help ease children into sleep. Filled with charming illustrations and a variety of poems from well-known children's poets, this book offers a perfect blend of whimsy and calm to make bedtime an enjoyable experience for both kids and parents.

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One Minute Till Bedtime

It's the goodness of poetry meets Go The F*ck to Sleep! This collection of all-original 60-second poems from former Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt and luminary artist Christoph Niemann makes bedtime a snap!

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Time for bed? Time for poetry!

Former Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt presents a blockbuster collection of brief, original gems by the most beloved writers and poets of our time. Illuminated with dreamlike wit and whimsy by New York Times illustrator and award-winning artist Christoph Niemann, here is a new bedtime classic.

Containing more than 140 original contributions, including all-new poems from Jack Prelutsky, Jon Scieszka, Dennis Lee, Sharon Creech, Nancy Willard, Mary Ann Hoberman, Nikki Grimes, Judith Viorst, Lemony Snicket, Lee Bennet Hopkins, Naomi Shihab Nye, X. J. Kennedy, Jane Yolen, and many more, bedtime just got easier.

When it's time for tuck-in, and your little one wants just one more moment with you, fill it with something that will feed the imagination and fuel a love of reading. Share a one-minute poem!

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One Minute Till Bedtime by Kenn Nesbitt is a highly praised collection of bedtime poems that appeals to children with its engaging and whimsical language. The poems' exuberant and playful nature, along with Christoph Niemann's vibrant illustrations, captivate young readers. The book balances amusing rhymes with moments of sincerity, making it a versatile read that appeals to various moods and age groups, perfect for bedtime reading.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316341219

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 December 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christoph Niemann

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 820g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Kenn Nesbitt acted as Children's Poet Laureate from 2013-2015. He has published many books of verse for children and has been a vocal advocate for bringing the joy of poetry into a daily routine. He lives in a big old house in Spokane, Washington, with his family.

Christoph Niemann is an award-winning artist and designer. His art can be seen in the New York Times, on the cover of the New Yorker magazine, and in a variety of books for children and adults, including I Lego N.Y., Subway, and Abstract City. He lives in Berlin and Brooklyn.

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