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When It's Time for Bed: Bean's Bedtime Story

By R.L. Taylor

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Fans of Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny will find much to enjoy in this sweet and gentle bedtime story.

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It's at the very end of a long day where we find a little boy named Bean up in his room, happily at play. Time has flown by, the sun has set, and little Bean still has not slept. Then Mommy comes and announces to his grand surprise, "It's time for bed." But will Bean lie down and shut his eyes?

A little boy and his dog are winding down from the day and getting ready for bed in this charming picture book by R.L. Taylor.


Bean isn’t exactly jumping for joy at the prospect of bedtime. Bean tells his mom he’s hungry. Then he says he’s thirsty. Bean knows Mom will eventually “Give me that last snack and a drink!” He also knows his plan is working. Well, he knows it’s working until Mom reminds Bean that it’s getting late.


With his drink downed and his snack finished, Bean has run out of staling tactics. So it’s bedtime – even if Bean isn’t tired. Wait. Will Mom read him a book? Mom agrees, under one condition: Bean must lie in bed and “quietly listen.”


Mom commences to read as Bean glides into sleep with an “unspoken promise to see Mommy tomorrow, at the start of a brand new day.”


Told in rhyme, this sweet, short story will be a hit with both parents and little ones who are looking for a quiet and gentle bedtime story to help wind down the day and get ready for sleep. Parents will recognize the bedtime stalling tactics Bean tries to deploy to avoid going to bed. Children will enjoy the tone, which is uplifting and warm. They will also enjoy the colorful illustrations. They're top-notch and will keep young readers engaged and turning pages until the very end. Speaking of illustrations, those in this book are expertly drawn and quite detailed. They include not only Bean, his dog, and his mom, but also family pictures on the wall, a colorful quilt on Bean’s bed, and kitchen utensils hanging on the kitchen wall.


Fans of Margaret Wise Brown’s bedtime classics Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny will find much to enjoy in When It's Time for Bed: Bean's Bedtime Story.

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Kristine L.

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When It's Time for Bed: Bean's Bedtime Story

Written by R.L. Taylor

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Synopsis

It's at the very end of a long day where we find a little boy named Bean up in his room, happily at play. Time has flown by, the sun has set, and little Bean still has not slept. Then Mommy comes and announces to his grand surprise, "It's time for bed." But will Bean lie down and shut his eyes?

When It's Time for Bed: Bean's Bedtime Story

Written by R.L. Taylor

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R.L. Taylor shared an update on When It's Time for Bed: Bean's Bedtime Story3 months ago
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As of December 31st, 2024, I became a first-time published children's book author! I am so excited where this new chapter in my life's journey will lead me and look forward to connecting with others in the Reedsy community!

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R.L. Taylor – Hello Discovery Community! I am R. L. Taylor, and on this last day of Black History Month, as a newly published black author, I am honored to present to you my first children's book "When It's Time for Bed: Bean's Bedtime Story" based off of my real-life experiences as a single mother trying to put my son to bed when he has no intentions of complying (lol). This is a rhyming bedtime story that highlights faith, family life, and fun! I love to connect with others, which is why I joined Reedsy, so please feel free to ask questions and leave comments and/or reviews as desired. Happy reading! R.L.
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Kristine L. – Best wishes on your launch!
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R.L. Taylor – @unknown-user Thanks for the uplifting feedback! This is my first book, so I appreciate any insights on how to become a better children's book author. Thanks for providing your contact details, I will definitely reach out soon!
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About the author

R.L. Taylor is a single-mother and consultant who enjoys spending quality time with loved ones. R.L. began her journey to becoming a Children's book author back in 2005, writing humorous rhyming stories based upon her real-life experiences raising her two children, Elijah and Christa. view profile

Published on December 31, 2024

Published by Tellwell Talent

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Genre:Children's

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