Chris Ferrie — author of the Baby University series — has a new bedtime board book series that blend science and whimsy. The first two books Night Night Tyrannosaurus and Night Night Ladybug focus on shapes and dinosaurs and colors and nature. Available Aug. 5, these are great options for your favorite little readers. Learn more about each book below.
NIGHT NIGHT LADYBUG, by Chris Ferrie and Melanie Mikecz, Sourcebooks Explore, Aug. 5, 2025, Board Book, $9.99 (ages 0-4)
“Little critters have to go to bed just like you. And now it’s time to say night night!
Night night ladybug, with your shiny red shell
Night night butterfly, with your bright orange wings
Night night bumblebee with your fuzzy yellow fur
Night night caterpillar, with your wiggly green body”
Follow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet creatures and point out all the colors of the rainbow too. Every spread features an interesting fact about the animal as well. —Synopsis provided by Sourcebooks Explore
There are two levels to Night Night Ladybug — one is basic inviting text. The second briefly expands on a concept, making this a board book that grows with little readers.
NIGHT NIGHT TYRANNOSAURUS, by Chris Ferrie and Melanie Mikecz, Sourcebooks Explore, Aug. 5, 2025, Board Book, $9.99 (ages 0-4)
“Dinosaurs have to go to bed just like you. And now it’s time to say night night!
Night night tyrannosaurus rex, with your giant triangle teeth
Night night brachiosaurus, with your long rectangle neck
Night night ichthyosaur, with your big circle eyes
Night night ankylosaurus, with your armored oval body”
Follow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet dinos and point out all the shapes found on their bodies too. Every spread features an interesting fact about the animal as well. —Synopsis provided by Sourcebooks Explore
Solid construction will help Night Night Tyrannosaurus hold up to heavy use. Bright colors and mostly friendly dinosaurs make this lots of fun.
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