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At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.

A mother duck tries to persuade her five ducklings to go to sleep on a dark night. Day is done. For Widdle, Waddle, Piddle, Puddle, and Little Quack that means time for B-E-D! But there's blinking, hooting, and swaying in the night that's keeping everyone awake! Mama wants to know when it will finally be BEDTIME? Find out in this timeless lullaby of a story by renowned author Lauren Thompson in Derek Anderson's splendidly illustrated world!

Martin goes back to the playground at night alone and meets a family of giant lions who roar and climb with him.

A family of young rabbits goes into a meadow at night to explore and play in winter's first snow.

A girl's bedside toys go to great lengths to keep her safe at night while she is asleep.

Mr. Night puts the world to bed and helps children fall asleep.

Simon is sure there are monsters under his bed in the night--he can even hear them breathing.

A young boy's sleep is repeatedly interrupted by unusual building projects during the night.

Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.

It's About Time-to wake up-to learn, to play, to read-to cuddle up in the blankets and to dream. A twenty-four -- hour day is full of great things to do! Endearing illustrations depicting things kids do every day make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time, perfect for very young readers.