When it is “bath time,” Bobo enthusiastically says “Yes,” but when it is bedtime, Bobo responds with an emphatic “No.” But after two friends, crocodile and elephant, splash and play with Bobo, he is soon yawning and is carried sleeping to his bed. The minimal text appears on selected pages in bubbles. The story is carried by the large double-spread illustrations ren dered in gouache on board, which highlight the actions and facial expres sions of the characters. This familiar bedtime routine is played out against the blues, yellows, and greens of a river scene with trees and mountains in the background. hc

Originally published by Walker Books Great Britain, in 2006.