About This Book:
The sun is out and it’s time for vampire Vlad to go to bed, but it’s easier said than done with all the creepy, creaky daytime noises that keep him (and his mother) from getting a good day’s rest.
Vampire Vlad is all tucked in, ready for bed. But his imagination runs wild when he hears all the daytime noises happening outside. A clickety-clack, a skreek and a clang? Who knows what that could be!
With each new sound, Vlad races to his patient and reassuring, but tired mama’s room until he learns how to calm himself down and finally get a good day’s rest. Melinda Beatty’s clever text and award-winning illustrator Charlene Chua’s imaginative illustrations make the perfect bedtime read (during the day or night) for anyone a little nervous to go to bed.
*Review Contributed By Rachel Feeck, Staff Reviewer*
Adorable story for spooky or sleepy season
What is a little vampire scared of when it’s time for bed? The daytime of course! It’s hard to sleep with all of the spooky sounds (is that a mailman?!) but it’s a good thing mom is there to assure him it’s nothing scary at all, just one of the neighborhood monsters going for a walk.
This story is so cute and funny! Of course a vampire would get jumpy at sirens or lawn mowers. I love how, in comforting Victor’s fears, we readers are also reminded there’s nothing to be scared of from loud noises.
The whole story is told through dialogue and illustrations. In the absence if narrative, I’d be prepared to field frequent questions from little ones, who might want some additional explanations or to just point out fun details in the background. My question – where can I find Victor’s plush bat toy?? Or his cute ghost friends?
A great read for anyone who needs a reminder there’s nothing to be scared of in the day (or the dark).
