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What! Cried Granny
Patrick is having his first sleep-over at his grandmother's house. It's almost bedtime, but there's a problem-Patrick doesn't have a bed at Granny's. So Granny goes out to her yard, chops down some trees, and makes a comfy bed for Patrick. Now he can go to sleep. Right? Not yet. He doesn't have a pillow! So Granny dashes to the henhouse, collects some feathers, and sews a...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
May 13th 2002
by Puffin
(first published 1998)
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Every child wants to avoid bedtime. In What! Cried Granny An Almost Bedtime Story, Patrick gets to stay up all night. Patrick is sleeping at his grandma’s house, and doesn’t have a bed, a blanket, a pillow or a teddy bear! His grandma makes all of these things from scratch as Patrick realizes he needs them. By the time she is finished, the sun has come up!
With clever repetition of phrases and patterns, this book is great for children who like to interact with the books they are read. The charact...more
With clever repetition of phrases and patterns, this book is great for children who like to interact with the books they are read. The charact...more
This book shows the love and dedication that granny has for Patrick. Basically Patrick needs a bed, blanket, pillow and teddy bear to sleep at night and granny spends the night working on making all of those happen for Patrick so he can sleep well and tight. Granny's love and dedication to her grandson is a unconditional love that kids see from relatives, parents, and especially grandparents. Whether Patrick doesn't want to go to bed or not is not the story. It's the love and dedication till su...more
It's bedtime at grandma's house, but the boy is missing a few vital things he needs to go to bed (like an actual bed). Every time he informs granny of this, she cries "WHAT?" and runs to make it for him. This goes on and soon it's daytime and no-longer bedtime.
I like this story for the repetition and opportunity to use volume to engage the children in my preschool storytime class. The colours in this book are large and impactful, and I enjoy seeing a grandmother who can cut down a tree and build...more
I like this story for the repetition and opportunity to use volume to engage the children in my preschool storytime class. The colours in this book are large and impactful, and I enjoy seeing a grandmother who can cut down a tree and build...more
ok...I am not sure I will be this accommodating when I become a grandmother, but....What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story is full of heart-warming vignettes which prove just how much Granny loves her Grandson. It is his first sleep-over, after all, and Granny wants to make sure he is comfy and cozy. Good thing she has all the supplies she needs to make his overnight a rip-roarin' success!
My absolute favorite storytime book. Can be used with elementary school kids too. I've read this book at almost every new storytime I've done. Hilarious story that has plenty of things to talk about with the illustrations. Also, an awesome interactive storytime if you make the kids yell "WHHHHAAAAT?!" with you.
2/21/2012 & 2/28/2012
2/21/2012 & 2/28/2012
I like this book. In this book Grandma seems more like SUPER GRANDMA. This book reminds me of my late Grandmother. She was my super grandma. This book also talks about the items you will need if you are going to a sleep over. You have to be prepared.
Extension: Each child will bring an item that they will need for a sleepover.
Extension: Each child will bring an item that they will need for a sleepover.
My kids LOVE this book - which automatically bumps this book to a 5-star review - up from my original inclination of giving it a 4-star. It is fun to read. I like how the illustrations show the process of how Granny makes each item. Nicely done. A great fit for grandparents looking for a cute, fun sleep-over book.
Oct 03, 2007
Melissa
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone reading to kids
Shelves:
picture-books
This book is a fantastic read aloud for anyone who works with or reads to kids. I've read it at several storytimes, and it always gets a great reaction. The story follows Patrick and Granny during his first sleep-over at her house. He has a string of fairly predictable needs: a bed, a blanket, a pillow, and a teddy bear. His very crafty and obliging Granny provides each, but the tasks keep them up all night. Kids really respond well to the predictable nature of Patrick's requests, and enjoy bein...more
I enjoyed this one--the illustrations are nice, and the story is funny, and is one that I think will work well for preschool story times. There's enough repetition to allow kids to anticipate and get involved with the story, and it's also entertaining for adults, which is always a big plus!
Just the right amount of cooky humour. This book is likely to appeal to parents and children alike, particularly at bedtime. It puts into perspective the many things a child needs and the effort a love one will put in to make sure the child is comfortable (even if it is too late).
Jan 20, 2010
Wastell Mcneil
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A boy has a sleepover at grandmom and he doesn't have a bed. She makes one and then he announces he doesn't have a pillow and so on. As he asks her she says "What!" Although she screams at him, she tells him that she love him and that she would do anything for him.
Kate Lum has a genius for depicting the satisfaction of a job well-done, and this lively and hilarious story is a favorite with my woodworking mother-in-law and her grandchildren.
Little Patrick is spending the night at Granny's... "But, Granny," he says "I don't HAVE a bed here." "WHAT?" cries Granny, and she rushes off to cut down a tree, saw the logs, measure, drill, and nail together a bed. But... Patrick does not have a blanket. Appalled, she's off to the sheep to get wool. A pillow? She rai...more
Little Patrick is spending the night at Granny's... "But, Granny," he says "I don't HAVE a bed here." "WHAT?" cries Granny, and she rushes off to cut down a tree, saw the logs, measure, drill, and nail together a bed. But... Patrick does not have a blanket. Appalled, she's off to the sheep to get wool. A pillow? She rai...more
A hilarious "almost bedtime story" which is a favourite of all my grandchilden. Some of them know it from memory. A five year old pre-reader, told it word for word to his younger siblings even remembering "the lovliest shade of twilight purple."
Feb 06, 2013
Marianne Reeves
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
picture-book
Sure, grandmothers indulge their grandchildren, and they are tremendoudly clever, but this story is "over the top!" Patrick is a bit too demanding as well. The illustrations are flat and a bit Picasso-ish. Not a fan of this story.
This was a goofy book. I feel like the kid got away with something. He got to stay up all night without going to bed. Wasn't my favorite book, but it wasn't bad. Illustrations are a bit hokey.
When her grandson Patrick arrives for his first sleepover, Granny's resourceful efforts to provide him with a bed, pillow, and other necessities result in a sleepless night for both of them.
Part of Literary Mama's essential reading on grandmothers. Read the whole list here: http://www.literarymama.com/litreflec...
مرررررره رهيبه
ولد فله يتحال ويماطل عشان ما ينام ههههه
(من عائدات الف ليست في بقرة)
ولد فله يتحال ويماطل عشان ما ينام ههههه
(من عائدات الف ليست في بقرة)
We discovered this at library story time, complete with, voices, wigs, pantomiming. And of course, you have to yell, "WHAT!" Good fun!
This book offers so much in the way of readalouds for a group...there is humor, clever details and bright fun pictures. Love the ending!!
Jan 26, 2009
Stephanie Wycihowski
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
picture-books
I Love this book it is so humorous! Perfect bedtime story to read to little ones! especially ones visiting grandma!
Boy's first time sleeping over granny doesn't have all the things he needs, but no worry granny will take care of that.
Charlie, my four year old son, has this to say about the book: "What! Why did they have to stay up all night?" Charlie gives it 5 stars.
So, apparently I'm alone in not really loving this book. I thought the images were just a little...disturbing.
really funny! If you always wanted to see a grandma carrying a handbag while building a bed, then this book is for you.
My special Day class of 4-6th graders, who are reading at a 1-3rd grade level loved it! Great, funny story.
a very good book.. for all you Granny s out there you better read this book before you have any sleepovers.
Oct 03, 2012
Cami
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-aloud-to-your-child
Hilarious!
What a silly, enjoyable, read-aloud book. Loved it!
I would love to own this.
What a silly, enjoyable, read-aloud book. Loved it!
I would love to own this.
wonderful read-aloud about stalling before bedtime and the love of a grandma for her grandson.
My children found this hilarious and read it multiple times themselves.
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