The Bedtime Rhyme

by Walter Wangerin Jr., Benrei Huang

A parent eases a child's nighttime concerns by promising a series of loving and heroic deeds and speaking of a kind, wise, loving God

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

Walter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Starting with the renowned Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin's writing career has encompassed most every genre: fiction, essay, short story, children's story, meditation, and biblical exposition. His writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books, Wangerin has won the National Book Award, New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year Award, and several Gold Medallions, including best-fiction awards for both The Book of God and Paul: A Novel. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

Reviews

[Olivia Hoist · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bedtime Rhyme by Walter Wangerin Jr.
11/28/18
4/5
Poetry, Grades Pre K-1
Bedtime Rhyme is a poetry children's book. It is very simple and peaceful. If you want your child to fall asleep, read them this! Even if this happens, I will protect you. The theme is so sweet and appropriate for young children who are scared to go to bed because of their worries and fears. I recommend this book to children grades Pre K to first.

[Beka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very weird… to scare your children into not wanting to sleep alone. Has a cute page or two.

[Kirsten Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The poem runs as a parent telling their baby just how much they love them. Robbers, monsters, dreams--they don't stand a chance against a parent's love. The end of the book looks to a higher love, understood in part through the love of a parent but higher still--the love of God.
It's a sweet book, especially for preschool children.

[Francie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought I was going to like this book... but I wound up thinking it might make a child who didn't otherwise fear robbers, monsters, bad guys... to begin to worry about those things at night. Cute rhyme if it didn't threaten an otherwise peaceful bedtime routine. :)

[Maria Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book for my daughter! Although there is mention of monsters and robbers, the end justifies their mention. Very comforting, peaceful, and endearing bedtime story!

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poetry
K-2nd grade
I think this poetry book is geared towards younger kids and would be a great book to read to your kids as a parent. I enjoyed reading the rhymes that flowed through the book, addressing every typical child’s fear before bedtime. It can bring reassurance to the child and help them sleep with peace of mind.