{"product_id":"playtime-for-restless-rascals","title":"Playtime for Restless Rascals","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate Black joy, family time, imaginative play, and lyrical storytelling in this must-have diverse picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winning author Nikki Grimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery day is full of possibility, especially when play is your most important job. In Playtime for Restless Rascals, a loving parent gently wakes their child, and together they leap into a world of puddle dancing, leaf jumping, and big-sky dreaming. This rhythmic, high-energy story turns the ordinary into a celebration of childhood magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages 3–7, this vibrant read-aloud favorite:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Affirms that play is a vital part of childhood, building confidence and emotional connection\u003cbr\u003e * Centers Black joy and everyday love, a window into the love, support, and laughter shared between a parent and child\u003cbr\u003e * Engages young readers with lyrical language and playful repetition perfect for story time\u003cbr\u003e * Captivates with rich, colorful illustrations that reflect the movement and wonder of a child's day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor parents, educators, and gift-givers seeking children's books that celebrate family, imagination, and everyday childhood adventures, this book delivers moments that make childhood unforgettable ― and love unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Bedtime for Sweet Creatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A patient mother with a healthy sense of whimsy helps prepare her headstrong toddler for bed. Zunon's art takes this book to the next level: Her portrayals of the animals mentioned in the text are colorful and full of intriguing patterns and shapes. An adventurous treat of a bedtime story.\"―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An adorable and imaginative bedtime story to add to collections for young children...children will engage with the pajama-clad tot's antics and be soothed by the book's positive tone. A fabulous interpretation of an everyday battle.\"―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Off to See the Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Children will delight… This ebullient account of a common childhood experience bursts with love and universal appeal.\"―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth Zunon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784326381856,"sku":"9781728238937","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/3099\/3440\/files\/9781728238937.jpg?v=1780603461","url":"https:\/\/literatureandlibations.com\/products\/playtime-for-restless-rascals","provider":"Literature \u0026 Libations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}