Bound To Stay Bound

Booklist - 10/15/2024 After a story, it’s time for a nap for a spotted piglet. But it’s not so easy: after getting comfy, “the room is too bright.” Pulling down the shades makes the room too dark, a flashlight attracts moths, the birds outside the window are too loud, and so on. The distractions and delays continue in a comical domino effect involving a dance party, a glass of water, and a hair dryer, until, finally warm and settled, Pig must contend with a playful cat. Teague’s naptime comedy of errors will surely elicit giggles from little ones, and the direct address text makes it especially well suited to a silly story time. His crisp, comical acrylic paintings vividly depict the pig’s activities, and the wealth of details in the background add playful whimsy. Pig’s resourceful solution to the problem of the energetic cat is nicely cyclical and makes for a satisfying and notably calm conclusion. Just right for naptime, this is sure to resonate with decidedly not sleepy children and their beleaguered adults. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.