Sleep Tight, Little Mouse

by Mary Morgan

Baby animals go to bed in this cozy story for fans of Margaret Wise Brown’s The Runaway Bunny.
 
As a little mouse tosses and turns in his bed of dried grasses, he imagines that other animals must surely have better sleeping arrangements. A bird’s nest, a kangaroo’s pouch, a polar bear’s den—they all sound so cozy . . . at first. But a patient mother mouse helps her little one see why his home is best for him.

This mother and child’s loving banter suggests a game that parents and toddlers will quickly add to their own bedtime routines—ensuring sweet dreams for all.
 
“Little ones will enjoy hearing this story as a gentle nap or bedtime tale or as a delightful introduction to animals and their babies.” — School Library Journal

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Mary Morgan is the author and illustrator of many popular picture books for children, including her very successful Rosie book series.

Also credited as Mary Morgan-Vanroyen

Reviews

[Ailish O’Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mom loved mice when she was little so she picked this one out for me at the library. I’m glad she did because it was so cute! We loved the adorable little mouse and the calming story. We read this before nap time and as my mom was reading the last page, where the little mouse is falling asleep, I couldn’t keep my eyes open either. 😴🐭

[Cathy aka The Attached Mama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming book with beautiful illustrations

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book! Nice before bed read

[Megababy · Rating 4 out of 5]

mom really likes this one even though it is a little to long for an 8 month olds attention span. very cute story and pictures. a few of the reasons they come up with feel contrived (he wants to float in the river with otters but changes his mind because he doesn't like baths???) but over all very sweet. and mom cried at the end.

[Terry]

This is a wonderfully sweet tale. Mama Mouse has positive, open-ended responses to each of her little mouse's creative ideas. Wish I was that good!

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[babyhippoface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet little story, perfect for sharing at bedtime (of course).

[Ally · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an adorable book I love to read to Aidan!

[Donna-Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very calming bedtime read.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

24 months - Cute illustrations and a sweet story about a mouse who'd like to try sleeping in other animals' beds. Not an overly new concept but it's well done.

[Mckinley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Illustrations are adorable! And who doesn't want to find a perfect sleeping arrangement?

[Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

An adorable story comparing bedtime routines. Mouse ponders what it would be like to sleep like other animal babies.