My Big Boy Bed

All Ages

Birth - 12 months

My Big Boy Bed

by Eve Bunting
Illustration by Maggie Smith

There are countless reasons for this little boy to love a new big boy bed. There's room now for Teddy to sleep with him, and his painted clay lizard, and Hippo. He can go under the bed and pretend to be a dog and scare his cat, Whiskers. Best of all, he can get out of his bed any time he wants--as long as his parents don't hear him.

Written with warmth and humor, this story captures the feelings surrounding a rite of passage that every child experiences.

Age: 2 Year-olds | Title: My Big Boy Bed | Author: Eve Bunting | Publisher: Clarion Books

Written with warmth and humor, this story captures the feelings surrounding a rite of passage that every child experiences.

Why we chose this book

This story is a sweet, engaging story that will hold your child’s attention. The process of change can be challenging for young children, and this book skillfully addresses these issues. The boy in the book is going through the process of moving into a bigger bed and even into a different room. The story touches on the fact that there is a new baby in the house and puts a very positive outlook on all of the new changes that are taking place.

Your child will love this book because it takes place in a familiar world. The book is full of cute drawings and serene colors. Your child will want to share this book with you and will likely ask lots questions about the story. He or she will be curious about all the changes the boy in the book is going through, and by discussing these changes, you and your child can talk about all the new changes that are happening in your family.

My sister has two young sons and was so excited to find this book for Joshua, her oldest. He really related to the subject matter of the book and felt comforted by hearing such a familiar story. This book helped my sister explain to Joshua all the changes that were going on with their family.

--Eve