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Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber

Ira Sleeps Over

Bernard Waber

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 13, 1975

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Who it’s for
A first sleepover turns a familiar bedtime comfort into a funny question of confidence and belonging.
Themes
First sleepover, Comfort from a favorite teddy bear, Staying true to yourself
Genres
Bedtime & Dreams, Friendship, New Experiences

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About this book

A charming and relatable picture book about a child's first sleepover experience from the beloved author-illustrator of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. Ira is thrilled about his first sleepover at his friend Reggie's house, until his sister makes him question taking his favorite teddy bear! Will Reggie laugh at his teddy bear? Can Ira sleep without it? A funny back-and-forth ensues in this classic picture book about staying true to yourself.

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A perfect read-aloud for every young reader with their own bedtime friends.

Bedtime Nerves

A first sleepover turns a familiar bedtime comfort into a funny question of confidence and belonging.

Come here for

  • The tender comedy of a child’s first night away
  • A teddy bear at the center of a very relatable dilemma

Expect

  • A playful back-and-forth about staying true to yourself
  • A warm read-aloud for children with bedtime friends

Where it sits

Friendship88%
New Experiences53%
Bedtime & Dreams43%

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Publisher categories

  • Bedtime & Dreams
  • Friendship
  • New Experiences
Authors
Bernard Waber
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 13, 1975
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
First sleepover · Comfort from a favorite teddy bear · Staying true to yourself
Reading lane
Bedtime & Dreams