When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note saying that Gabe has gone fishing and will be back in a week. He tries out several substitute monsters, but finds that none are as perfect as Gabe.

At Isaac's first sleepover, he gets to help Grandpop with a very special routine—putting the house to bed—in a story that's just right for children visiting a new place, or for adopting a new ritual at home.
Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop's house, but he's a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it's not quite time to go to bed yet—first,

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Ethan tries to help his toddler sister find her own bedtime monster.

Little Hoot wants to go to bed early, like all of his friends do, and he is hopping mad when Mama and Papa Owl insist that he stay up late and play.

Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.

"Goodnight necklace. Goodnight crown. Goodnight slippers. Goodnight gown. Goodnight throne, and goodnight dress. Time for bed...Goodnight princess!"--Page 4 of cover.

In Interrupting Chicken, Papa warns little red chicken not to interrupt as he sets about reading their nightly bedtime stories-but the eager chicken just can't help warning the fairy-tale characters about the dangers they face. Frustrated to no end, Papa finally gives the little chicken the chance to tell a tale. Now will Papa be able to stop himself from interrupting?

A young llama follows the same bedtime routine every night.

Russell the sheep tries all different ways to get to sleep.