Can I Sleep in Your Bed Tonight had a great synopsis and I thought it was going to be a great book, it was not.

The font not only is very hard to read with it's additional cursive swoops, but I feel a lot of it was forced to rhyme instead of the whimsical rhymes that most children books have. Also a lot of the words if you don't pronounce it a certain way doesn't match.

Then there is the story itself, I do understand that you don't want all your kids in your bed at once, but telling them to sleep on the floor after an accident would almost make my own kids scared reading this to them. And the dad walking up halfway through to be "surprised" that the kids are coming in to ask for things, and instead of relaying what is happening and maybe get some support, the mom says just go back to bed? But then at the end of the book when everyone has come into the bed because of lightening (how the book lead up to it, I thought it was morning) he just gets up and leaves, and that's it!!

So did the kids clean themselves up? Did the fight between the other ones get resolved? Why is there a cat in the pictures that wasn't mentioned, everyone else was?

I don't know what to feel about this book, it sounded good and I could see people picking it up because of that, but actually reading it, I wouldn't bother.

While this book had some potential, I was not thrilled by it. The art style was different from other children's books I've seen recently. However, the font was not a good choice. The tone given to the mom when she talked to the children did not seem like a loving kind of dialogue. The father going to the couch and letting the mother take all the responsibility of taking care of the children was not great role-modeling. Again, this title would have had more potential but was executed poorly.

I really liked this, it felt very realistic to my own childhood experiences! I liked the way it was written, the illustrations were cute and I liked the choice of font!

I liked the rhyming scheme a lot, it made this a quick read. The art was refreshing. Good, attentive parents always keep an open hand for their kids whenever needed. If the author wanted to share shenanigans kids pull to sleep with their parents? This was a good one. If not, then the parents had a dismissing tone. I'll assume the parents were aware of these tactics! Overall 'Can I sleep in Your Bed Tonight?' came off as a book with comedic undertones and I'm sure parents will share a laugh or two while reading this.

Can I Sleep in Your Bed Tonight had the potential to be a sweet and comforting bedtime story, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite land for me. While the rhyming text was consistent as promised, the narrative itself felt underwhelming and lacked the charm or warmth I usually look for in children's books.

The illustrations were decent, but they didn’t particularly stand out. Overall, the book didn’t offer anything memorable or engaging, and I personally don’t see myself reading this one to my child.

I really liked the Japanese Manga style of art in this book. I did think the parents were rude assholes but that’s just me.

This book is told in rhyming couplets which helps the book bounce along and can be read to your little ones a singsong voice, which is a nice way to read. The book is about the four children who each in turn want to come and sleep in the parent’s bed. I was not quite onboard with the messaging personally, as they are all sent back to their rooms including the ones who have wet the bed (telling them to sleep on the floor) and then the point of the children’s book seems to be that daddy slept through it all and doesn’t help with the children. I was uncomfortable making this the messing to my little ones.

This is a super fun book that takes a common childhood thing and makes it a bit more fun, unique, different. I do want to note, though, that there isn't really any moral or purpose of this story (that I saw, anyways), but it is definitely an enjoyable read! I also think that, due to the main idea of this book, this story is a perfect bedtime story. The length is perfect, and I really liked how the author made use of repetition. Adding onto that, the rhyming scheme of this book was flawless, and it allowed the story to progress smoothly. Lastly, the illustrations were adorable and very well-done! I especially enjoyed seeing the illustrator use an anime-like style; it was refreshing to see a different approach of art in a kids' book. Bravo!

I liked the premise of this book and had high hopes but overall I feel like they missed an opportunity at getting this message right. I didn’t like that the primary parent was so dismissive of the children’s feelings. Is it relatable? It sure is. But telling a kid to sleep on the floor instead of getting up and changing the bedding they peed on? It feels like glorifying neglect and I didn’t love that.

The illustrations felt rushed and half-formed. The font was difficult to read and not ideal for a children’s storybook. The father figure was a little spot-on for most families but I also didn’t like how everything involving the kids was dumped on the mom’s shoulders.

Overall the book didn’t leave me feeling positive. I wanted to like it, I really did, but it wasn’t for me and I honestly wouldn’t want my kids reading it.

My kids and I really enjoyed this book. I am currently struggling to keep my kids out of my bed just like the story. I felt like it’s very relatable to parents and kids. My only problem with this book is the font is a little hard to read for my five-year-old. Otherwise it’s very cute!!

First of all, the title for me personally is a massive no no. I understand the innocent idea behind it, but still, if I personally saw it in a bookstore, I certainly wouldn’t buy it. My number one problem was the messages that this book sent, one of which was that if your child wets the bed then they should sleep on the floor? Personally that’s not what I’d ever want my children to learn or even think about as a possibility. It also has a terrible father figure role which constantly adds to the stereotype of ‘mum does it all and dad does nothing’ which I absolutely despise. This book wasn’t for me.

But thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute little story for kids. The pictures illustrate what is happening in the story perfect. When the mom tells the boys who peed the sheets to go back to bed and shes pointing I can almost sense her frustration in this by looking at her face and how she is pointing. The Dad also looks annoyed when all the kids come in and he goes to the other room.

I will that since the story is geared toward kids I did feel that the writing should not have been in cursive or what looks like cursive as chances are elementry kids which this is geared toward would not be able to read that probably by themselves. Though this also gives mom or dad a chance to read to them . Overall this was a cute little story and had lessons to be learned for both parents and kids.

I know this was supposed to be lighthearted and cute, but as an adult reader it just annoyed me. The mom is understandably frustrated, but she tells two of her kids to sleep on the floor after they've wet the bed? And although it's supposed to be relatable (I guess?), the dad is absolutely useless and annoyed even though he just sleeps through the whole fiasco. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

Still, thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rhyme scheme was on point and could easily help keep a child’s attention, but this story felt more geared toward the parents (mom really) and seemed to just serve as a reminder to what many of us go through every night 😅 it gave kind of a mixed message in that yes, our kids just want us sometimes and need mom but it also kind of perpetuated the all too familiar narrative of mom getting the short end of the stick 🥲

I really wanted to like this book. It looks cosy and the title is sweet and the writing is lyrical.

However, there are plenty of negatives:

1. The whole book highlighted the issue where mothers still take on the parenting load and fathers are unhelpful/ absent/ incapable.

2. The mother sends young children back to their room when they have ‘peed the sheets’ and tells them to sleep on the floor!

3. The story depicts a mother who is angry and inconvenienced by her family and unsupported.

As a mum, I’m on a delightful mission to foster a love for reading in my daughter. Let’s be honest, after reading the same stories a million times, it can feel like a challenge to keep those little ones engaged! So, I decided to shake things up with some digital books.

The first gem we explored together was an ARC read from NetGalley titled "Can I Sleep in Your Bed Tonight" by the talented Andreas Sahar. What a whimsical treat it is!

This charming story follows an exhausted mum who just wants a little sleep, but her kids have other plans—who can’t relate to that chaos? 😂 It’s such a lyrical tale that flows effortlessly, accompanied by vibrant illustrations filled with delightful details. I mean, who doesn’t know the struggle of sharing blankets, right? There’s always that one person who seems to steal them all!

My daughter absolutely adored this book! She was giggling, wiggling, and completely swept up in the rhythm of the story. In fact, she’s already asked about getting a physical copy once it hits the shelves this June. And her favorite moment? When Dad gets hilariously kicked out of the bed! Kids, am I right? 😂💕

This experience has truly made my heart smile, and I can’t wait for more reading adventures together!

Most parents will have experienced the nightly bedroom visits of their children, and the various reasons for them being there. In an easy to read rhyme the four small children in this family all try to snuggle down with their parents! The artwork is relatable, the reasoning as recognisable as the visits themselves, and the solution is a sadly familiar decision for one of the parents!

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Holzer Books LLC, but the opinions expressed are my own. Andreas Sahar, a song and screenwriter has written an easy read bedtime story which will resonate with even the smallest listener.

Well if this adorable book isn’t the truth of life with kids and pets! Lovely pictures, fun rhyming. I know my kids would love to read this book. Highly recommend!

Cute book! Moral of the story is to get a bigger bed where all the kiddos can sleep when they need it most. Loved the colors and art!

I’m certain almost every parent has been here. What a treat. This was such a delight from the bouncy rhymes to keep us engaged to the message to the lighthearted content