Bedtime for Biscuit

A HarperCollins My First I Can Read! easy reader, Biscuit is the story of a small, yellow dog who is reluctant to be put to bed by his little girl caretaker.  Published in 1996, this book was written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories. Although no recommended age range is listed on this book, it seems best suited for 4-6 year olds who are just developing reading skills.  It has plenty to help emergent readers along: lots of white space, short words and sentences, limited lines on a page, and a 24-point typeface. Repetition is also used effectively in this story: Biscuit’s “woof, woof!” is repeated on just about every spread following the small girl’s command of “Time for bed, Biscuit!”, helping young readers to anticipate what will happen next and learn to recognize these words.  The warm, brightly-colored illustrations are charming, making this a perfect choice for a bedtime read aloud or an independent read. Children and caretakers alike will enjoy reading this sweet story of a dog who just wants one more story, kiss, snuggle… before bedtime.