Fred's Bed (Harper Growing Tree)

From School Library Journal reS-"`I need a new bed,' said Fred." The game begins with his mother offering him various sleeping arrangements such as an eagle's nest (too high), a rabbit hole (too deep), "lying on the sand/in a camel's favorite spot" (too hot), and so on. The rhyming text will appeal to children who can relate to Fred's need to relinquish his crib for a "big boy's" bed. Listeners will soon catch on to his refrain, "I need another kind of bed," and Mama's sly reply, "You do?" At the end the youngster receives a beautiful bed that he says is "Just right!" Adinolfi's vibrant color illustrations will hold the attention of the jumpiest toddler, and the sturdy pages are perfect for little hands to turn. Singer's joyful short text is ideal for storytimes. The title is also the perfect choice for parents looking for a way to encourage reluctant toddlers to give up their cribs.