The Napping House
by Audrey Wood, Don Wood
The Napping House by Audrey Wood, Don Wood holds a highly rated rating of 4.27 out of 5, based on 37.8K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 16 pages.
About The Napping House
Everyone knows the cumulative rhyme “This Is the House That Jack Built,” but The Napping House (1984) is close on its heels in the race for posterity: “And on that granny / there is a child / a dreaming child / on a snoring granny / on a cozy bed / in a napping house, / where everyone is sleeping.” Included in the napping house menagerie is a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, a slumbering mouse, and a wakeful flea who ends up toppling the whole sleep heap with one chomp! Don Wood’s delightfully detailed comical illustrations are bathed in moonlight blues until the sun comes up, then all is color and rainbows and a very awake household. Awards: ALA Notable Children’s Book, New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, Golden Kite Award winner, California Young Reader Medal winner, Booklist Editors’ Choice
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Audrey Wood, Don Wood |
| Published | 1984 |
| Pages | 16 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.27 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 37,773 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is The Napping House?
The Napping House is categorized as Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Napping House worth reading?
Based on 37.8K reader ratings, The Napping House has an average score of 4.27 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Napping House?
The Napping House has 16 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Napping House?
The Napping House was written by Audrey Wood, Don Wood. It was first published in 1984.
What is the ISBN for The Napping House?
The ISBN-13 for The Napping House is 9780152026320.0.
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