Outer Space: Bedtime Race

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 11, 2015

Review

The combined efforts of author and illustrator produced a slightly different bedtime story in Outer Space Bedtime Race. Children are bound to learn about the solar system as they follow two boys who navigate their way around the planets observing the various bedtime rituals. The story line emphasizes that "The aliens need sleep like you" and proceeds to show life forms from all the planets. Poor Pluto is included every though "it’s not a planet after all". Aliens are not all alike; the illustrator treats readers to a variety of silly yet adorable creatures who are striking against the dark background.

A wonderful combination of factual information and silly illustrations make this a winning bedtime story. Every public library needs a copy and primary school art teachers will want their own edition.

Overall Book Score: very good