Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep

If you are a regular here, you know that 2 year old Alice would rather read books than watch television. Alice was all smiles over her new book Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep. This hardback book is written and illustrated by Barney Saltzberg. Such a CUTE book!!! Chengdu is a young panda that just can’t get to sleep. I know exactly how young Chengdu feels!! Well, except the high in a tree part. Chengdu is the only one wide awake. Each page finds Chengdu tossing, turning, squirming, and moving to find that perfect sleep spot.  (seriously, does that sound familiar or WHAT?!)

We love that the book has different-sized pages inside; for instance, one page unfolds to see Chengdu hanging upside down from a tree branch. The pages continue to fold this way and that way. Alice thought this was one of the funniest parts of the book. Little Chengdu has beautiful big eyes, wide open page after page. Chengdu’s solution is a wonderful surprise. 

This is a beautifully illustrated book. The story flows beautifully from the first page to the last.  Truly a great book for panda lovers everywhere.  An absolutely beautiful bedtime story book! 

Author, illustrator Barney Saltzberg has published close to 30 children’s books. Barney also is a singer and songwriter! He studied art at Sonoma State College in Northern California and later took a class at Otis/Parsons in Children’s Book writing and illustrating where he created his first book, It Must Have Been the Wind. He has also recorded two albums for children, Where, Oh, Where’s My Underwear? and, The Soccer Mom From Outer Space. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Alice and I give Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep four thumbs WAY WAY UP!!! Cute book!!

Find Chengdu on the Disney Store website and on Amazon. May 6, 2014. You can pre-order now for $10.74 and Amazon Prime eligible.

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