By far my favorite picture book this year to date, I'm Really Not Tired addresses the age-old question asked by kids who hate bedtime...does all the fun stuff happen while I'm sleeping?

Do Sam's parents eat ice cream and cake? Perhaps there's a circus in the kitchen and a zoo in the guest bedroom! So, Sam and his best pal Petey Bear put their nighttime plan into action and go on a truth-seeking mission.

In addition to containing a brilliant story, playing on an honest premise that kids will find familiar, the text holds rhythmic beats throughout.

And the artwork! Oh, the delicious artwork! It's perfectly married to the author's story and even expands on it to take this picture book to new heights. The use of color and Impressionist-like brushstrokes are astounding, and the foreground and background play important roles in every illustration, making every page count.

This book is sure to be a hit with the preschool crowd!

Off to turn another page....

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