Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep
No. of pages 32
Published: 2017
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In "Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep," the story follows a lively panda named Chengdu, who just can't seem to settle down for the night. As the moon rises, he embarks on a whimsical adventure, encountering various animals and experiences that keep him wide awake. Each encounter adds to the playful chaos, showcasing the vibrant beauty of the world around him. The narrative weaves themes of curiosity, imagination, and the joy of exploration, ultimately leading to a heartwarming conclusion that encourages the importance of rest and the magic that can be found in the nighttime world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Chengdu .
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2017 by Hyperion .
Barney Saltzberg has written and illustrated numerous children's books. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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The Charlotte Zolotow Award is given annually to the author of the best picture book text published in the United States in the preceding year. Any picture book for young children (birth through age seven) originally written in English and published by a U.S. or Canadian publisher in 2024 will be eligible for consideration for the 2025 Zolotow Award. The book may be fiction, nonfiction or folklore, as long as it is presented in picture book form for children in the birth through age seven range. Translated books, poetry collections, and easy readers are not eligible.
Established in 1998, the award is named to honor the work of Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished children’s book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books. The award was established and is administered by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, a children’s literature library of the School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Each year a committee of children’s literature experts selects the winner from the books published in the preceding year. Members of the selection committee are appointed to a two-year term by the CCBC professional staff based on an individual’s knowledge of children’s books, a demonstrated ability to evaluate children’s books and discuss them critically, and/or direct experience working professionally with children from birth through age seven. A CCBC librarian serves as one of the five members. Members are appointed to staggered, two-year terms. The committee will select one winner. It may also designate up to five honor books and up to ten titles to be included on a highly commended list that will call attention to outstanding writing in picture books.
Texas Reading List
This book was recognised by the Texas Reading List.