My Own Big Bed

by Anna Grossnickle Hines, Mary Watson (Illustrations)

The independent little girl in this snug story loves her brand new big bed but . . . What if I fall out? What if I get lonely? What if I get lost? What if I get scared? Just right for young children making the transition from crib to bed, and featuring Mary Watson's comforting and realistic paintings, My Own Big Bed celebrates self-reliance, eases fears, and -- with a tuck and a kiss from Mommy and Daddy -- promises a safe and cozy night's sleep.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Hardcover

Published October 29, 1998

Reviews

[Capn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book with sweet, photo-realistic illustrations of a toddler in her new big girl bed, and her associated anxieties about this next big step. "Can I fix that? Yes." She finds a simple and reassuring solution to each fear (falling out of the bed, getting lost under the covers, being scared of shadows on the wall, etc.).

Scrolling through WorldCat and GR and OpenLibrary, searching out lost books, and sometimes I find one that I can read, now, that relates precisely to a current childhood issue in our household. This is one such example.

Small one: "That's a nice story." and then beetles off to wreak havoc in the living room (battle cries, thumps and all).

Maybe I should rate this tomorrow and see if the hint was taken? XD Another flying body slam on my prone and unconscious body awaits at 3am, doubtlessly...

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The independent little girl in this snug story loves her brand new big bed but . . . What if I fall out? What if I get lonely? What if I get lost? What if I get scared? Just right for young children making the transition from crib to bed, and featuring Mary Watson's comforting and realistic paintings, My Own Big Bed celebrates self-reliance, eases fears, and -- with a tuck...more

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

A toddler-age child is excited to get her own big bed that she can climb in and out of. She can also fix many of the problems that she might encounter. Such as falling out of bed, getting lonely and not feeling safe.

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good choice for parents to read to children making the transition from crib to bed. Nice pictures.

[carissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recommended Ages: toddlers - preschool

[Michelle Nero · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still looking for the perfect book to share with my little ones about this big transition.