The Napping House Lap: A cozy cumulative bedtime tale―granny, child, dog, cat, and mouse pile up asleep until one wakeful flea bites

Audrey Wood

  • First published 1984
  • 32 pages
  • English
  • Classic
Step into a world where a cozy bed in a napping house holds a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse, all piled in peaceful slumber. This rhythmic tale invites readers into a quiet moment where each character adds to a growing stack of sleepy companions.

The gentle calm of this sleepy household is eventually disturbed by the arrival of a tiny, wakeful flea. Through vivid illustrations and a repetitive narrative, the story builds anticipation, hinting at how one small interruption can shift the tranquility of an entire house. Discover the humorous chain of events that unfolds and how the quietest of moments can lead to a lively awakening.
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This edition
Clarion Books, 2005
ISBN
9780152056209
Language
English
Original edition Originally published in 1984 · English · Harcourt