The Going-To-Bed Book
For a little one who is reluctant to go to bed, sometimes a silly book  is just the ticket. And when it comes to silly books, Sandra Boynton is the  undisputed queen. InThe Going to Bed Book, an ark full of animals  watches the sun go down and then prepares for bed. They take a bath ("in one big  tub"), find pajamas, brush their teeth, do exercises up on deck (imagine an  elephant jumping rope, a moose lifting weights, and a pig doing handstands), and  finally say good night.The moon is high. The sea is deep.They rockand rockand rockto sleep.Boynton's inimitable animal characters have graced the pages of scads of picture  books over the years. She has an extraordinary knack for knowing what appeals to  small children: simple rhymes, goofy animals in goofy settings, and sweet,  comforting stories. This book, along with her many other board-book titles  (Moo, Baa, La La La!,But Not the Hippopotamus,  and others) will surely remain a favorite. (Baby to preschool)--Emilie  Coulter