One night Lucy "could not, would not, and did not want to go to bed." Instead she draws-an oval body, a square head, rectangle legs, and circle eyes. When she adds triangles to complete her picture, a monster comes alive with a ROAR! "Let's play," says Lucy. They build castles, fly airplanes, and stomp around. Lucy is worn out-but not Monster. Even after Lucy draws him a bed, he just will not settle down. Full-color oil paint and pastel.
Summary The shapes Lucy draws assemble themselves into a monster. Lucy, unafraid, plays with Monster until she is tired, but Monster is not ready to sleep. Lucy draws everything Monster needs to sleep—a filling dinner, a soft bed, a stuffed animal, some warm pajamas, even a bathroom. Finally Lucy hits upon the way to get Monster to sleep: bedtime stories.
Filled with concept books and simple narratives, this collection is ideal for early learners who love following stories through pictures. With 14 beautifully illustrated books per year, young readers can build early literacy skills and develop a love for reading.