Where do Big Creatures Sleep at Night? By Steven J. Stephens, Clifford R. Simmons and Ruth E. Harper - OPTIONAL

Where do Big Creatures Sleep at Night? by Steven J. Stephens and Clifford R. Simmons, illustrated by Ruth E. Harper. PICTURE BOOK. Charlesbridge, 2022. $18. 9781623541439 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW 

Where do 11 large animals sleep at night? Unfortunately, the Simmonses wrote their book in bouncing, rhyming couplets – which is a terrible tone for a non-fiction book. Thankfully, Harper’s illustrations are delightful. But, wow – the text needs a whole rewrite. 

Cindy Mitchell, Library Teacher, MLS