{"id":7725131301101,"title":"Leo, Sleep Tight!","handle":"leo-sleep-tight","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca title=\"Author Anna McQuinn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/anna-mcquinn\"\u003eAnna McQuinn\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca title=\"Illustrator Ruth Hearson\" href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/ruth-hearson\"\u003eRuth Hearson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime to settle down!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLola’s little brother Leo is back in a new bedtime story that helps him to relax using all five senses!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for establishing nighttime routines, this sweet companion to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeo, Rise and Shine!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo had a long day, and it is time to get ready for bed. He slows things down with a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready to snuggle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the companion title, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-rise-and-shine\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeo, Rise and Shine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-loves-mommy\"\u003eLeo Loves Mommy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-loves-daddy\"\u003eLeo Loves Daddy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-loves-baby-time\"\u003eLeo Loves Baby Time\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-gets-a-checkup\"\u003eLeo Gets a Checkup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-can-swim\"\u003eLeo Can Swim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/leo-sleep-tight-spread.jpg?v=1649337091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/leo-sleep-tight-cover.jpg?v=1651253274\" alt=\"Leo Loves Daddy book cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/leo-sleep-tight-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1651253273\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna McQuinn, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna McQuinn has worked in children's books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She is the author of more than twenty books for children, including the Lola series and the Leo series. Anna leads children's and parents' programs at her local library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anna McQuinn bio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/anna-mcquinn\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Anna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Hearson, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Hearson has illustrated and written several children's books, including \u003cem\u003eLeo Can Swim, Leo Loves Baby Time, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCinnamon's Fairy Sleepover \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Knitted by Grandma.\u003c\/em\u003e She lives in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ruth Hearson bio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/ruth-hearson\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Ruth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Black toddler goes through his evening routine with his father and mother: bottle, bath, skin care, pajamas, a song, and a book. The tranquil, soft-textured illustrations place emphasis on quiet relaxation and loving connection between parent and child. With the turn of each page, the background colors subtly shift from bright white to cool green to deep blue, providing a calming experience for sleepy eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERDICT A warm and fuzzy addition for all collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA baby gets ready for bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a play-filled day, it’s time for Leo to wind down and go to sleep. He drinks warm milk, takes a bath, snuggles up with his parents to hear a story, and dozes off. McQuinn’s text is appropriate for young toddlers, with just a few words per page. The descriptions are short and make use of alliteration, while Hearson’s soft, warm illustrations exude a feeling of comfort, from the delicate bathtub bubbles to the fleecy snuggle of Leo’s pajamas. What sets the artwork apart is how it makes an ordinary experience feel like the precious, magical time that it is. The family’s love and trust for one another are evident as they cuddle together while reading; in one image, a parent holds Leo tenderly, and in another, the other parent draws him close. All of the steps in this bedtime routine are reassuring, and Leo looks content throughout; this is a helpful read to get little ones ready—and even eager—for bedtime. 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Leo had a long day, and it is time to get ready for bed. He slows things down with a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready to snuggle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the companion title, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-rise-and-shine\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeo, Rise and Shine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-loves-mommy\"\u003eLeo Loves Mommy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-loves-daddy\"\u003eLeo Loves Daddy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-loves-baby-time\"\u003eLeo Loves Baby Time\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-gets-a-checkup\"\u003eLeo Gets a Checkup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leo-can-swim\"\u003eLeo Can Swim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/leo-sleep-tight-spread.jpg?v=1649337091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/leo-sleep-tight-cover.jpg?v=1651253274\" alt=\"Leo Loves Daddy book cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/leo-sleep-tight-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1651253273\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna McQuinn, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna McQuinn has worked in children's books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She is the author of more than twenty books for children, including the Lola series and the Leo series. Anna leads children's and parents' programs at her local library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anna McQuinn bio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/anna-mcquinn\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Anna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Hearson, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Hearson has illustrated and written several children's books, including \u003cem\u003eLeo Can Swim, Leo Loves Baby Time, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCinnamon's Fairy Sleepover \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Knitted by Grandma.\u003c\/em\u003e She lives in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ruth Hearson bio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/ruth-hearson\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Ruth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Black toddler goes through his evening routine with his father and mother: bottle, bath, skin care, pajamas, a song, and a book. The tranquil, soft-textured illustrations place emphasis on quiet relaxation and loving connection between parent and child. With the turn of each page, the background colors subtly shift from bright white to cool green to deep blue, providing a calming experience for sleepy eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERDICT A warm and fuzzy addition for all collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA baby gets ready for bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a play-filled day, it’s time for Leo to wind down and go to sleep. He drinks warm milk, takes a bath, snuggles up with his parents to hear a story, and dozes off. McQuinn’s text is appropriate for young toddlers, with just a few words per page. The descriptions are short and make use of alliteration, while Hearson’s soft, warm illustrations exude a feeling of comfort, from the delicate bathtub bubbles to the fleecy snuggle of Leo’s pajamas. What sets the artwork apart is how it makes an ordinary experience feel like the precious, magical time that it is. The family’s love and trust for one another are evident as they cuddle together while reading; in one image, a parent holds Leo tenderly, and in another, the other parent draws him close. All of the steps in this bedtime routine are reassuring, and Leo looks content throughout; this is a helpful read to get little ones ready—and even eager—for bedtime. Leo and his parents present as Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely bedtime read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnuggle up with Leo and his mom and dad in this charming bedtime board book. Leo is a young toddler boy with brown skin and curly hair. He pushes a snail on wheels as he lays down on the floor in the first double page spread. Then he lounges comfortably in a cute chair that looks like a bear while he drinks warm milk from a cup. Leo sniffs bubbles that smell like the forest as he floats in the bathtub. After the bath Leo gets lotion put on to moisturize his skin. A snuggly sleep suit covers his soft skin and his mom closes the curtains to his room. Leo lays on his dad’s chest to sing a song and then he joins both of his parents on the floor for a bedtime story. Leo is ready to rest in his crib at the end of his bedtime routine. This is such a sweet and simple way to help children understand a bedtime routine. The illustrations are peaceful and engaging. This is a very relatable book for little ones and is part of a series called Leo Can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard book\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eISBN: \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"9781623543389\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e978-1-62354-338-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 0-3\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 18\u003cbr\u003e7 x 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}

Leo, Sleep Tight!


By: Anna McQuinn / Illustrated by: Ruth Hearson

Time to settle down!

Lola’s little brother Leo is back in a new bedtime story that helps him to relax using all five senses!

Perfect for establishing nighttime routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Rise and Shine! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo had a long day, and it is time to get ready for bed. He slows things down with a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready to snuggle. 

Don't miss the companion title, Leo, Rise and Shine!

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Anna McQuinn, author

Anna McQuinn has worked in children's books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She is the author of more than twenty books for children, including the Lola series and the Leo series. Anna leads children's and parents' programs at her local library.

Read more about Anna.

Ruth Hearson, illustrator

Ruth Hearson has illustrated and written several children's books, including Leo Can Swim, Leo Loves Baby Time, Cinnamon's Fairy Sleepover and Knitted by Grandma. She lives in England.

Read more about Ruth.

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School Library Journal

A Black toddler goes through his evening routine with his father and mother: bottle, bath, skin care, pajamas, a song, and a book. The tranquil, soft-textured illustrations place emphasis on quiet relaxation and loving connection between parent and child. With the turn of each page, the background colors subtly shift from bright white to cool green to deep blue, providing a calming experience for sleepy eyes.

VERDICT A warm and fuzzy addition for all collections.

Kirkus Reviews

A baby gets ready for bed.

After a play-filled day, it’s time for Leo to wind down and go to sleep. He drinks warm milk, takes a bath, snuggles up with his parents to hear a story, and dozes off. McQuinn’s text is appropriate for young toddlers, with just a few words per page. The descriptions are short and make use of alliteration, while Hearson’s soft, warm illustrations exude a feeling of comfort, from the delicate bathtub bubbles to the fleecy snuggle of Leo’s pajamas. What sets the artwork apart is how it makes an ordinary experience feel like the precious, magical time that it is. The family’s love and trust for one another are evident as they cuddle together while reading; in one image, a parent holds Leo tenderly, and in another, the other parent draws him close. All of the steps in this bedtime routine are reassuring, and Leo looks content throughout; this is a helpful read to get little ones ready—and even eager—for bedtime. Leo and his parents present as Black.

A lovely bedtime read.

Children's Literature

Snuggle up with Leo and his mom and dad in this charming bedtime board book. Leo is a young toddler boy with brown skin and curly hair. He pushes a snail on wheels as he lays down on the floor in the first double page spread. Then he lounges comfortably in a cute chair that looks like a bear while he drinks warm milk from a cup. Leo sniffs bubbles that smell like the forest as he floats in the bathtub. After the bath Leo gets lotion put on to moisturize his skin. A snuggly sleep suit covers his soft skin and his mom closes the curtains to his room. Leo lays on his dad’s chest to sing a song and then he joins both of his parents on the floor for a bedtime story. Leo is ready to rest in his crib at the end of his bedtime routine. This is such a sweet and simple way to help children understand a bedtime routine. The illustrations are peaceful and engaging. This is a very relatable book for little ones and is part of a series called Leo Can!

Board book
ISBN: 978-1-62354-338-9

Ages: 0-3
Page count: 18
7 x 7