Ira Sleeps Over

by Bernard Waber

Overview

A charming and relatable picture book about a child's first sleepover experience from the beloved author-illustrator of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.

Ira is thrilled about his first sleepover at his friend Reggie's house, until his sister makes him question taking his favorite teddy bear!

Will Reggie laugh at his teddy bear? Can Ira sleep without it? A funny back-and-forth ensues in this classic picture book about staying true to yourself.

A perfect read-aloud for every young reader with their own bedtime friends.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395205037
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/13/1975
Series:	Read Along Book & CD Series
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	55,669
Product dimensions:	8.58(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.29(d)
Lexile:	310L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Bernard Waber was the beloved author-illustrator of more than thirty picture books, including Courage, Ira Sleeps Over, and Do You See a Mouse? With the publication of The House on East 88th Street in 1962, his Lyle, Lyle Crocodile series of books became a mainstay of children's literature and was adapted for both stage and screen. A Literary Landmark plaque commemorating the adventures of this endearing New York City reptile can now be found on East 88th Street. bernardwaber.com.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"An appealing picture book which depicts common childhood qualms with empathy and humor." Booklist, ALA

Editorial Reviews

"An appealing picture book which depicts common childhood qualms with empathy and humor." Booklist, ALA —

From the Publisher

Ira is excited-he's going to sleep over at a friend's house for the very first time! His sister puts a damper on things by reminding Ira about the teddy bear he always sleeps with. What should Ira do? He can't sleep without Tah Tah, but his friend Reggie will laugh if he brings him. Finally, Ira decides to leave his bear behind, but gets a big surprise when the lights go out!

Barnes & Noble Staff