Lumber Baby
For all those exhausted, overwhelmed parents and their never-sit-still toddlers who despise sleep comes an outrageous tale of getting the bedtime routine just right. Never underestimate the power of an observant older sibling to creatively problem-solve the bedtime battle. Visual humor and lyrical rhyming text depict the utter chaos of living with the joyful, rambunctious Lumber Baby and will have the whole family in stitches as they turn each page.
A delightful tale of innocent destruction, Lumber Baby captures the best of boisterous toddlerhood and of ingenuity, especially in the face of exhaustion. For anyone who has experienced sleepless nights with little ones, who has given up on traditional bedtime routines, or who just enjoys a laugh at the antics of happy kids marching to their own beat, this book is for you.
Patricia M. Stockland has written more than eighty books for children and young adults, in addition to working as an editor, publisher, and business leader. She enjoys writing poetry, exploring the library shelves with her two children, and baking way too many cookies. She lives with her family in Minnesota.
Amy Jindra is a Cleveland, Ohio, native who has a dedicated passion for illustration.
Ever since she can remember, she has been drawing everything and anything. Over the years, Amy has developed and honed her eclectic and unique style. She works both traditionally with pencil, pen and paper, and also digitally to create her works. She enjoys developing characters and scenes that tell a story, create a connection, and warm the heart.