# How to Put an Octopus to Bed: (Going to Bed Book, Read-Aloud Bedtime Book for Kids) - Hardcover

by **Sherri Duskey Rinker** (Author), **Viviane Schwarz** (Illustrator)

**A new instant bedtime classic from the author of the #1 _New York Times_ bestseller _Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site_**

**It's time for bed and this little octopus is more than happy to volunteer** He's all ready to put _his parents_ to bed Bath time, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, and tucking everyone in is a whole new challenge when the kid is in charge (and especially when everyone has eight arms ). From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz comes a romping, rhyming, hilarious tale sure to entertain wiggly bedtime readers everywhere.

\- Perfect for children who are learning good bedtime, bath time, and toothbrushing habits  
\- Silly and clever rhymes make this a perfect read-aloud book for parents and children.  
\- From the bestselling author of _Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train_

**Any child who loves _Dinosaur vs Bedtime_, _I Am Not Sleepy and Will Not Go to Bed_, and _Llama, Llama, Red Pajama_ will love _How to Put an Octopus to Bed_**

Read-aloud book for kids ages 3-5  
Toddler book about brushing teeth  
Goodnight books for toddlers

**Sherri Duskey Rinker** is the New York Times bestselling author of the _Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site_ series and _Steam Train, Dream Train_. She lives in Chicago with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons.

**Viviane Schwarz** is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including _There Are Cats in this Book_, _There Are No Cats in this Book_, and _Is There a Dog in this Book?_ She can usually be found in her studio in London, unless she's outside researching and sketching.

### Author Biography

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the _New York Times_ bestselling author of the _Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site_ series and _Steam Train, Dream Train_. She lives in the Chicago area with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons.

**Viviane Schwarz** is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including _There Are Cats in this Book_, _There Are No Cats in this Book_, and _Is There a Dog in this Book?_ She can usually be found in her studio in London, unless she's outside researching and sketching.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.8 x 10.6 x 9.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 31, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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