After playing with Dad, getting a drink, brushing his teeth, having a bath, and reading a story with Mom, Ed the mouse is all ready to go to sleep in his own bed. But when the light is switched off, Ed always finds a reason to jump out of his own bed and into his parents’: it’s too dark, there are monsters in his room. Ed’s increasingly sleep-deprived mom and dad eventually think of a plan to keep Ed in his own bed, and the next time Ed heads toward their room he finds a “Closed” sign on their door. With his father’s encouragement, Ed is emboldened to return to his room and comforts himself by gathering his teddy, frog, duck, and squirrel stuffed animals, telling them, “There’s no need to be scared . . . I’m here now.” Although the solution may come more easily for Ed than for most youngsters, Sebastien Braun’s combination of humor and appealing art all contribute to an engaging read-aloud. (Ages 2–6)

Getting ready for bed is lots of fun at Ed's house. Ed plays silly games with Dad. He has a drink and brushes his teeth. He takes a bath and cuddles with Mom for a bedtime story. Then Ed is off to bed with hugs and kisses.

But while Ed loves going to bed, he doesn't like staying there. Night after night he tiptoes down the hall and climbs into Mom and Dad's big bed. Mom and Dad aren't getting much sleep so they come up with a plan to keep Ed in his bed.

Ed doesn't think much of Mom and Dad's plan-so he comes up with one on his own!

Author-illustrator Sebastien Braun offers a charming spin on the perennial challenge of getting children to stay in bed. Young readers will easily sympathize with Ed's bedtime anxieties, and will be delighted with the way the young hero ultimately tames his fears. The uncluttered illustrations, featuring bright, bold colors and simple scenes that focus on the characters and their actions, perfectly complement the simplicity of the story.