I'm Still Up! by Antoinette Portis
Published by Clarion Books on January 18, 2022
ISBN: 0358181356
Pages: 22
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Board Book
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A simple and appropriately small board book that will entertain young toddlers. While the theme is simplistic many new parents deal with the reality that their baby is not a good sleeper. The illustrations are large and the facial expressions reveal emotion making this a good introductory book for little ones. Siblings may want to read out loud to a younger child because of the cute cat and dog pictures. New parents are apt to learn that bedtime can be a real struggle.

Readers may wish that all the pages had light backgrounds. Libraries that collect board books may want to consider this and its companion book “I’m Up!”.

Reviewed by Jan Hamilton, retired Youth Services Librarian