Name: Ira Sleeps Over
ISBN: 9780395205037

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Bedtime Nerves

A first sleepover turns a familiar bedtime comfort into a funny question of confidence and belonging.

Come here for

The tender comedy of a child’s first night away
A teddy bear at the center of a very relatable dilemma

Expect

A playful back-and-forth about staying true to yourself
A warm read-aloud for children with bedtime friends

Book Details

Authors: Bernard Waber
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: August 13, 1975
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Dates & Time · Big Feelings
Reading lane: Dates & Time

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Bedtime & Dreams
Friendship
New Experiences

About This Book

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...

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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.