Playtime for Restless Rascals

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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 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

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

Om författaren

New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, the 2017 Children's Literature Legacy Award, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children, among many others. Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California. Find her at nikkigrimes.com.

Elizabeth Zunon grew up in West Africa and now lives Albany, NY where she draws, paints, collages, sews, silkscreens, makes jewelry, and ponders the endless possibilities of chocolate. Her work is largely influenced by the people, places, and things from her childhood in the Ivory Coast as the product of two cultures. Visit her at lizzunon.com.

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