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Pajama Time
Boynton is back! Joining "Barnyard Dance! "and "Birthday Monsters!," here is "Pajama Time! "a good-night book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create.
A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A Scottie in plaid pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. And in sing-a...more
A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A Scottie in plaid pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. And in sing-a...more
Board Book, 20 pages
Published
April 1st 2000
by Workman Publishing
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Synopsis: "Boynton is back! Joining "Barnyard Dance! "and "Birthday Monsters!," here is "Pajama Time! "a good-night book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create.
A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A Scottie in plaid pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. And in sing-along nuttiness reminiscent of "Barnyard Dance!," it's time to head to bed-to the beat: Pajammy to the left. Pajamm...more
A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A Scottie in plaid pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. And in sing-along nuttiness reminiscent of "Barnyard Dance!," it's time to head to bed-to the beat: Pajammy to the left. Pajamm...more
I have such a love/hate relationship with Sandra Boynton. Some of her books, like Doggies or Moo Baa La La La are great, but for every one of her books I love, there's one like Pajama Time that I hate. This is the book version of a song she wrote. I've never heard the song,but I have to assume it's better with music then it is in text. Moira seems to like it best after the ugliest pajamas ever make an appearance, but sadly they don't show up for the big dance party scenes. The warthog must be to...more
Sandra Boynton, Pajama Time! (Workman Publishing, 2000)
Another too-cute-for-words Boynton board book that you'll have as much fun reading to the kid as the kid will hearing it and looking at Boynton's fantastic illustrations. Lots of opportunities for coming up with different rhythms, fun voices, even setting it to music if you're so inclined. Can't say it does all that much for getting either of us ready for bed, but so what? Read it after dinner instead. Jamma-jamma-jamma-jamma-P-J! ****
Another too-cute-for-words Boynton board book that you'll have as much fun reading to the kid as the kid will hearing it and looking at Boynton's fantastic illustrations. Lots of opportunities for coming up with different rhythms, fun voices, even setting it to music if you're so inclined. Can't say it does all that much for getting either of us ready for bed, but so what? Read it after dinner instead. Jamma-jamma-jamma-jamma-P-J! ****
I liked the parts of this book that described the different types of pajamas. Those were cute and funny and taught about opposites. But, I didn't care for the parts of the story that were more like a song. In fact, I had a hard time reading it. Something about the wording or rhythm. Seemed like a great bed time book, especailly as a way to get reluctant kids into going to bed by making them excited about their pjs and a story.
I don't know why but Sandra Boynton's books always take me more than one read before I like them, but inevitably I like them. And I have had plenty of chances to get to like this one because since we arrived at Grandma and Grandpa's house (where the book is), my 19-month-old has requested it several times a day. I think my favorite Boynton books (and his) are the sing-songy books like this one and Snuggle Puppy.
This is a book that I used to read to my son a great deal when he was much younger, but this evening he elected to pull it out and read it to me.
It's easy, fun, silly, and takes no time at all. Not Sandra Boynton's best work, but still an entertaining addition to the library.
It's easy, fun, silly, and takes no time at all. Not Sandra Boynton's best work, but still an entertaining addition to the library.
Sep 29, 2009
Amanda Kolar
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Boynton (2000) talks about the different types of pajamas you can sleep in. They come in all different colors, patterns, are soft and fuzzy and might even be the ugliest you have ever seen. I can use this in my classroom to teach them that before bedtime you need to change into your pajamas to get ready for bed even if you are wearing your favorite outfit.
Sandra Boynton has some really cute books, and this one is no exception. The cadence might be a little jazzy for getting your child sleepy, but it does help to be shushed at the end and the fact that "Good night, sleep tight" is the last line really sends the signal home that yes, it's indeed bedtime. Fun to read, and fun to listen to!
We love Sandra Boynton books. Her subtle humor and rhythm make this book interesting enough for the adult doing the reading as well as keeping my 2 year-old's attention. And it offers a nice sing-song option to sing to the kids as they go upstairs to get ready for bed. "It's pajama time! Hush! Hush! It's pajama time!"
This book goes through the different things you do to get ready for bed. I think it is good for toddlers because they are just starting to get into a bedtime routine and putting on their own pajamas. The story has a beat to it and so it can be sung or put to music. It is a fun bedtime story with cute pictures.
Although im older I personally really enjoyed reading this fun picture book. I think it can get your children up and moving around. Many times in a classroom setting, children tend to get restless and this is a great book to get some energy out before you may start a lesson they might not necessarily enjoy.
I read this to my girls just about every night. If you could see the way my one-year-old dances around to the beat of this book! So cute! A great book for young kids to listen to, dance to, read, etc... And, yes, we put on our own pj's and "march around the room in one big line." :)
The best Sandra Boynton book, in my opinion! Her songwriter talents and flair for words and rhythm shine in this sweet little bedtime book. If you read it exactly as directed, and throw in some swing, you'll be in for a treat. The illustrations are a riot. Have fun bopping off to bed!
We have "Snuggle Puppy" and my whole family loves it so I was excited to get this book for Christmas. But we don't like reading this book at all. It doesn't flow very well so reading it aloud can be jerky. DS likes looking at the pictures but we usually don't actually read the book.
My son's second best 'favoriteis' book ever! I read him this book from the time he was a baby and when he learned to talk, he too would read this book. When my daughter was born a few yrs later, she too learned to love this book. Our favorite bedtime book in our house!
Actually, the book isn't as amazing as the fact that my two year old memorized the darned thing.
Kudos to Grandma who read it a hundred and one times. Still, it is quite catchy. It comes out during our pajama time several times a week.
Kudos to Grandma who read it a hundred and one times. Still, it is quite catchy. It comes out during our pajama time several times a week.
This is one of those books I think would be better if you knew the tune that goes with it. Since I don't, it just doesn't flow as well as some of Boynton's other books. However, my son routinely pulls it off the shelf for me to read.
This just made me smile! Sandra Boynton has become my new favorite childrens author. The flow of words is great, and the cute rhymes are too funny. Dance and sing along with the animals as they get ready for bed.
It's taken El a little while to warm up to this one, but she often chooses it now. I think she loves the animals and enjoys the rhyme. I think we'll like it even better when she can actually dance the dance.
Another Boynton favorite of ours. My kids love to have me put it to song. It's really easy while reading it to just make up your own tune and it's pretty catchy. They reading this one before bed.
Our daughter absolutely loves all of the Sandra Boynton books, but I especially love Pajama Time! Mainly because I get to channel the inner PA announcer in me when I bellow "IT'S PAJAMA TIME!"
An adorable book that is quick and cute. Young children especially will enjoy being read this book. All ages of children can have fun with this. My children love all the Sandra Boynton books.
I like this one because you can shift your modulation from a really really loud and fast read to a slow, quiet read towards the end. Now get into bed, and stay there. You don't need any more water.
Got this book as a present for my daughter. My daughter loves it! It has nice illustration and the sentences rhyme. This book gets read most nights right before bath time or bed time.
Favorite board book of all time. I love to read it just for myself...can't wait till I have a baby to read it to. I like to kind of sing it as I read...as with most of Boynton's books.
This book was one I read to my kids at bedtime and they loved it. It is repetitive and the language is catchy. The pictures are fun and colorful.
"jamma jamma jamma jamma! P! J!" I don't know if this really would make a child tired, I think it's too fun for that - but either way, it's cute :)
My mom reads this to me all the time. The book's okay, but the best part is laughing at mom because she's way more into it than I am. Silly mom.
Another great book with catchy lines that will get stuck in your head even after you've read it over and over again. "It's Pajama time!"
Not one I loved at first, but it is the first book Hallie can "read" on her own, and it's darling! So that may bias my opinion. :)
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Sandra Keith Boynton is a popular American humorist, songwriter, children's author and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated more than forty books for both children and adults, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and four music albums. Although she does not license her characters to be redrawn or adapted, she has herself designed—for various companies—calendars, wallpaper, bed...more
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