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Charlie and Lola: I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed

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Charlie and Lola: I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed by Lauren Child is a delightful children's book about Charlie's witty attempts to persuade his spirited younger sister, Lola, to go to bed. Lola comes up with various inventive excuses to avoid bedtime, but Charlie patiently navigates her playful antics with creative solutions. The story charmingly captures the bedtime routine struggle, balancing humour with the sweetness of sibling dynamics.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love playful bedtime stories that capture the imaginative spirit of children. It revolves around charming characters and the creative ways they find to delay bedtime, making it a fun read for both kids and parents. This book may appeal to you if you're looking for a light-hearted, humorous story with vibrant illustrations that bring each scene to life.

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Charlie and Lola: I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed

A classic Charlie and Lola bedtime story from Children's Laureate Lauren Child.

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Charlie and Lola: I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed by Lauren Child features Charlie, who has the challenging task of persuading his little sister, Lola, to go to bed. This is not an easy feat, as Lola loves staying up late.

Lola insists, "I am not slightly sleepy at 6 or 7 or 8. I am still wide awake at 9 and not at all tired at 10, 11 and 12, and I will probably still be perky at even 13 o'clock in the morning."

This utterly special 10th anniversary edition of this classic Charlie and Lola book comes with a free four-panel frieze — perfect for any fan's bedroom wall!

'Screamingly funny and utterly brilliant.' - Books for Keeps

'Funny, bright and very entertaining.' - Daily Mail

Series: Charlie and Lola

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Charlie and Lola: I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed is praised for being a delightful read that children will repeatedly enjoy. The book captures family life authentically, enriched by Lauren Child's unique illustrations and her keen sense of humour, making it both genuine and amusing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846168840

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Lauren Child is the creator of bestselling book and TV characters: Charlie and Lola, and the creator of Clarice Bean. Lauren's work has earned creative and commercial acclaim the world over, and she is the recipient of many awards including the Smarties Gold Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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