Who's That Snoring?

Chapman, J. (2008). Who's that snoring?: A pull-the-tab bedtime book. New York: Campbell Books.

Genre: Picture Storybook
Format: Toy Book/ Board Book
Age Recommendation: 1-4 years

This pull-tab story will delight young children as they go through the book in search of the barnyard culprit who's waking up all of the animals with his loud snoring. Five pull-tab pages let children open the eyes and mouth of each animal as they awaken with a start. Children will love being able to interact as the story is read, and the simple rhyme with which the story is told will capture their attention as well: "Who could snore so loudly? No one had a clue. Ducks, cat, chick, and chicken didn't know what to do." My personal favorite part is the awakening of the culprit---the dog, as his ears perk straight up and his eyes shoot wide open when the other animals yell "Wake up dog!" I couldn't help but laugh at the accuracy of the expression, and the soundtrack in my head supplied the image with a deep, gruff "Barrr?" I would recommend this book for children ages 1-4, as it will aid in the development of motor skills and is short enough to keep their attention. Parents and librarians will love the delighted expressions on their childrens' faces as they read through this book, and they might as well prepare to read it again and again, because the children will love it!

Carter, R.J. (2010, January 18). Book review: Who's that snoring?: A pull-the-tab bedtime book. Retrieved April 18, 2010 from http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=11605.

Carter has nothing but positive things to say about this book, but given the fact that the entire book is only five pages long, his review is bound to be short and sweet. Through several quotes directly from the book as well as descriptions of the delightful pop-up-feature, Carter gives readers an overall picture of the book. Parents in search of a good bedtime book will find much use out of his review, and should keep an eye out for the book at their local bookstore.