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Nikki Grimes, Coretta Scott King Award winning author, and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunons latest childrens masterpiece is a whimsical adventure and rollicking celebration of playtime fun.

Time to get to work, little one, I tell you.

What work? you ask.

Like always,

you pretend not to understand.

Your job is called Play, I say.

Mom needs to wake up her child whose job is to play. From dancing in puddles to jumping in leaves, and swinging high enough to almost reach the sun, theres so much to do in a fun-filled day.

For those seeking childrens books about diversity, this loving depiction of everyday shenanigans is sure to become a story time favorite. Playtime for Restless Rascals is an African American childrens book that celebrates imagination, playful moments, and the love between parents and child.

Praise for Bedtime for Sweet Creatures:

A patient mother with a healthy sense of whimsy helps prepare her headstrong toddler for bed. Zunons art takes this book to the next level: Her portrayals of the animals mentioned in the text are colorful and full of intriguing patterns and shapes. An adventurous treat of a bedtime story.Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

An adorable and imaginative bedtime story to add to collections for young children...children will engage with the pajama-clad tots antics and be soothed by the books positive tone. A fabulous interpretation of an everyday battle.Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Praise for Off to See the Sea

Children will delight... This ebullient account of a common childhood experience bursts with love and universal appeal.Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

...(*_*)9781728238944_

Nikki Grimes, Coretta Scott King Award winning author, and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunons latest childrens masterpiece is a whimsical adventure and rollicking celebration of playtime fun.

"Time to get to work, little one," I tell you.

"What work?" you ask.

Like always,

you pretend not to understand.

"Your job is called Play," I say.

Mom needs to wake up her child whose job is to play. From dancing in puddles to jumping in leaves, and swinging high enough to almost reach the sun, theres so much to do in a fun-filled day.

Praise for Bedtime for Sweet Creatures:

"A patient mother with a healthy sense of whimsy helps prepare her headstrong toddler for bed. Zunons art takes this book to the next level: Her portrayals of the animals mentioned in the text are colorful and full of intriguing patterns and shapes. An adventurous treat of a bedtime story."Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"An adorable and imaginative bedtime story to add to collections for young children...children will engage with the pajama-clad tots antics and be soothed by the books positive tone. A fabulous interpretation of an everyday battle."Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Praise for Off to See the Sea

"Children will delight This ebullient account of a common childhood experience bursts with love and universal appeal."Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

...(*_*)9781728238944_

Celebrate Black joy, family time, imaginative play, and lyrical storytelling in this must-have diverse picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winning author Nikki Grimes.

Every day is full of possibility, especially when play is your most important job. In Playtime for Restless Rascals, a loving parent gently wakes their child, and together they leap into a world of puddle dancing, leaf jumping, and big-sky dreaming. This rhythmic, high-energy story turns the ordinary into a celebration of childhood magic.

Perfect for ages 37, this vibrant read-aloud favorite:

Affirms that play is a vital part of childhood, building confidence and emotional connection
Centers Black joy and everyday love, a window into the love, support, and laughter shared between a parent and child
Engages young readers with lyrical language and playful repetition perfect for story time
Captivates with rich, colorful illustrations that reflect the movement and wonder of a childs day

For parents, educators, and gift-givers seeking childrens books that celebrate family, imagination, and everyday childhood adventures, this book delivers moments that make childhood unforgettable and love unmistakable.

Praise for Bedtime for Sweet Creatures:

Praise for Off to See the Sea

"Children will delight This ebullient account of a common childhood experience bursts with love and universal appeal."Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

...(*_*)9781728238944_

Celebrate Black joy, family time, imaginative play, and lyrical storytelling in this must-have diverse picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winning author Nikki Grimes.

Perfect for ages 3–7, this vibrant read-aloud favorite:

Affirms that play is a vital part of childhood, building confidence and emotional connection
Centers Black joy and everyday love, a window into the love, support, and laughter shared between a parent and child
Engages young readers with lyrical language and playful repetition perfect for story time
Captivates with rich, colorful illustrations that reflect the movement and wonder of a child's day

For parents, educators, and gift-givers seeking children's books that celebrate family, imagination, and everyday childhood adventures, this book delivers moments that make childhood unforgettable — and love unmistakable.

Praise for Bedtime for Sweet Creatures:

"A patient mother with a healthy sense of whimsy helps prepare her headstrong toddler for bed. Zunon's art takes this book to the next level: Her portrayals of the animals mentioned in the text are colorful and full of intriguing patterns and shapes. An adventurous treat of a bedtime story."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"An adorable and imaginative bedtime story to add to collections for young children...children will engage with the pajama-clad tot's antics and be soothed by the book's positive tone. A fabulous interpretation of an everyday battle."—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Praise for Off to See the Sea

"Children will delight… This ebullient account of a common childhood experience bursts with love and universal appeal."—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Playtime for Restless Rascals

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