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DC Superhero Bedtime
Bedtime for Batman
When a dark night comes to the big city, one little super hero prepares for a great adventure . . . bedtime! He dons his pajama uniform, speeds upstairs, cleans up the nightly grime, and keeps watch from his towering bunk bed. Written by award-winning author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, and Goodnight Hockey) and illustrated by Ethen Beavers (DC Super Friends), this bedtime tale will have Batman fans, young and old, delighting in their nightly routines. Bedtime for Batman is the perfect way to say goodnight to your little Dark Knight.
32 pages, Library Binding
First published August 1, 2016
About the author
Michael Dahl
577 books136 followersMichael Dahl is the author of over 100 children's books. Some of his most popular series are Finnegan Zwake, Library of Doom, and Dragonblood. He resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a haunted house.
He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.
He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.
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August 31, 2016
this took me 3 minutes to read. lol! while i enjoyed this, it wasn't the best picture book i've ever read. it was a short & sweet read about how kids & superheroes relate in a strange way.
January 6, 2017
Batman has a checklist to follow when he gets ready...and you have a checklist that will help you get ready for bed! Great book that may help parents put their little 'batmen' to bed.
February 5, 2017
Fantastic bedtime story for superheroes' fans!
Every activity in the boy's bedtime routine is told in a comic fashion. Batman gets the signal: dad points at the clock; Batman gets ready for the action: the boy wears his pajamas. Batman locks away the villains, the boy puts away his toys.
I found this book cute and original. The illustrations are colorful, and the layout allows to follow both stories, Batman's and boy's, in a perfect way. And very important: Batman pictures are faithful to the original. Nobody would like a Batman who doesn't look like a Batman!
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Every activity in the boy's bedtime routine is told in a comic fashion. Batman gets the signal: dad points at the clock; Batman gets ready for the action: the boy wears his pajamas. Batman locks away the villains, the boy puts away his toys.
I found this book cute and original. The illustrations are colorful, and the layout allows to follow both stories, Batman's and boy's, in a perfect way. And very important: Batman pictures are faithful to the original. Nobody would like a Batman who doesn't look like a Batman!
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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June 1, 2016Disclosure: We received a copy from the author/publisher in exchanged for an honest review. This does not influence our review in any shape or form.
I am absolutely in love with this book. It was absolutely adorable. I loved how the author connected Batman to a bedtime routine; you see how people depend on Batman to keep them safe and how the little one had goldfish that depend on him to keep them fed and healthy. I thought the connections between Batman and little kids were excellent and I found my little one and I enjoying this story so much.
If you have little ones who love superheroes and want a unique bedtime story this is the one for you
I am absolutely in love with this book. It was absolutely adorable. I loved how the author connected Batman to a bedtime routine; you see how people depend on Batman to keep them safe and how the little one had goldfish that depend on him to keep them fed and healthy. I thought the connections between Batman and little kids were excellent and I found my little one and I enjoying this story so much.
If you have little ones who love superheroes and want a unique bedtime story this is the one for you
July 28, 2018
Geared toward lower grades it allows younger kids to use their imaginations to jump into the adventure with their favorite superhero. Written by a children’s book author and illustrated by comic book artists, the concept is brilliant. The dual storytelling of a kid facing her day and the comic panels of superhero defending justice is a wonderful way to relate to kids and their imaginations. The 'Be A Star' checklist is also a great reinforcement for the subtle life lessons contained in the story.
In 'Bedtime For Batman,' our young hero readies himself for bed. A bath, his jammies, and clean room are fantastically compared to The Dark Knight cleansing the streets of Gotham. He takes care of those who depend on him and with a little help from his friends keeps bedtime safe for all.
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In 'Bedtime For Batman,' our young hero readies himself for bed. A bath, his jammies, and clean room are fantastically compared to The Dark Knight cleansing the streets of Gotham. He takes care of those who depend on him and with a little help from his friends keeps bedtime safe for all.
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August 7, 2016
In 'Bedtime for Batman' by Michael Dahl with illustrations by Ethen Beavers, we follow the parallel stories of a young boy going to bed and Batman. It's a wonderful picture book for toddlers and would make a good bedtime book.
We see Batman getting a signal and getting ready to go out at night and fight crime. We see a young boy get the signal that it's bedtime and he has to get ready for bed. The pictures parallel what Batman is doing with the young boy. Batman cleaning up Gotham while the boy brushes his teeth. We see Batman putting away criminals and the young boy putting away his toys.
The art is really great and I think any little superhero fan would love this story. I liked it too.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Capstone Young Readers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
We see Batman getting a signal and getting ready to go out at night and fight crime. We see a young boy get the signal that it's bedtime and he has to get ready for bed. The pictures parallel what Batman is doing with the young boy. Batman cleaning up Gotham while the boy brushes his teeth. We see Batman putting away criminals and the young boy putting away his toys.
The art is really great and I think any little superhero fan would love this story. I liked it too.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Capstone Young Readers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
May 22, 2016
Clean up crime... all before bed time.
Went to a Batman pajama party at BEA Chicago and received a signed copy for my husband. As you all know, my husband is a Batman nut... (Only I get away with saying that because you know... the love), so i picked this up for him and then I forced him to share. (It's what I do)
Fans old and new will fall in love with this very imaginatively way to get ready for bed. The signal appears, clean up these filthy streets, put all the ignorance away for good and climb the tower to beddy bye.
A cute bedtime story.... that I might use to send my husband to bed.
Went to a Batman pajama party at BEA Chicago and received a signed copy for my husband. As you all know, my husband is a Batman nut... (Only I get away with saying that because you know... the love), so i picked this up for him and then I forced him to share. (It's what I do)
Fans old and new will fall in love with this very imaginatively way to get ready for bed. The signal appears, clean up these filthy streets, put all the ignorance away for good and climb the tower to beddy bye.
A cute bedtime story.... that I might use to send my husband to bed.
August 16, 2016
This is brilliant! It's the perfect superhero book for those little little kids who want to read super hero books, but really are too young for anything much. The illustrations are adorable.
September 8, 2016
Great read for my little heroes at bedtime.
October 18, 2016
Because I love checklists.
September 10, 2018
A bedtime story featuring Batman. A young boy has a nightly routine that is cleverly compared to Batman's activities. A bedtime checklist is included on the last page. Perfect for young fans of Batman.
March 18, 2016
One of the rituals of getting kids ready for bed is reading to them, at least it was for me. And having a book about going to sleep is always appropriate. And, if they are comic book fans (or cartoon series fans), this will appeal to them.
As goodnight books go, this is a simple story, but very well juxtaposed. It shows the boy and batman going about their routine and doing sort of the same things. The boy puts on his pajamas, and Batman puts on his costume. The boy puts away his toys. Batman puts away the villains.
And just look at the cute kid make-believing he is batman.
Only qualm I have, as usual, is that there aren't enough books out their like this for girls. Girls read comic books and enjoy cartoons too. And I should know, since I was one such girl.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing this book for an honest review.
As goodnight books go, this is a simple story, but very well juxtaposed. It shows the boy and batman going about their routine and doing sort of the same things. The boy puts on his pajamas, and Batman puts on his costume. The boy puts away his toys. Batman puts away the villains.
And just look at the cute kid make-believing he is batman.
Only qualm I have, as usual, is that there aren't enough books out their like this for girls. Girls read comic books and enjoy cartoons too. And I should know, since I was one such girl.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing this book for an honest review.
March 22, 2016
This is a cute bedtime story for those superhero fans. It shows the boy and batman going about their routine and doing sort of the same things. The boy puts on his pajamas, and Batman puts on his costume. The boy puts away his toys. Batman puts away the villains. The little boy looks at the clock to see it is bedtime, Batman sees the bat signal and so on. I think you get the idea here. As another reviewer mentioned, a companion book about batgirl or wonder woman would be great to show that little girls dream about being super heroes as well.
The illustrations are large, colourful and detailed. The little boy is quite cute, pretending he is batman. This could easily become a favourite bedtime story.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations are large, colourful and detailed. The little boy is quite cute, pretending he is batman. This could easily become a favourite bedtime story.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 25, 2016
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really cute book. It had great art and included illustrations of all of my favorite DC characters: Harley Quinn, the Joker, etc.
There wasn't really a story, per se, but this might be just the thing to read to a little one that's being difficult at bedtime. There's almost a side by side comparison of Batman having his adventure and the little boy getting ready for bed. Dreams can contain big adventures, maybe even one where you're the Caped Crusader? :)
All in all it's a pleasant bedtime story, though I think the parents (especially comic book fan parents), will get more of a kick out of it than the kids who might not know all the characters yet.
This was a really cute book. It had great art and included illustrations of all of my favorite DC characters: Harley Quinn, the Joker, etc.
There wasn't really a story, per se, but this might be just the thing to read to a little one that's being difficult at bedtime. There's almost a side by side comparison of Batman having his adventure and the little boy getting ready for bed. Dreams can contain big adventures, maybe even one where you're the Caped Crusader? :)
All in all it's a pleasant bedtime story, though I think the parents (especially comic book fan parents), will get more of a kick out of it than the kids who might not know all the characters yet.
February 5, 2017
A cute bedtime picture book, along the lines of Goodnight, Moon or Where the Wild Things Are. (But maybe not so literary.) I would have definitely bought this for my son when he was in pre-school or kindergarten. Nice art and framing, too.
But it might have been better if the boy had a sister. And maybe see Batgirl alongside Batman & Robin. Little boys aren't the only ones who dream to be heroes.
Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone for a copy in return for an honest review.
But it might have been better if the boy had a sister. And maybe see Batgirl alongside Batman & Robin. Little boys aren't the only ones who dream to be heroes.
Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone for a copy in return for an honest review.
August 18, 2016
I would have never have thought a story about Batman would have made a great bedtime story. I loved how they showed the parrallels of Batman night adventures with a young one preparing for bed.
Super fun book.
Super fun book.
January 3, 2017
I loved the art in this book and I would have given it an extra star but there wasn't as much story as I would have liked. It was still very cute and I think my son liked it too. We'll see tonight...if he repeatedly asks me to reread it I'll give my rating an extra star.
March 18, 2016
*I read a digital ARC of this title from the publisher via NetGalley.
October 4, 2016
Fantastic picture book comparing a child's bedtime routine to Batman's nightly crime-fighting routine. Love the taking care of business page, as well as the bedtime checklist at the end.
January 3, 2017
Cute bedtime read for the little superhero fan in your life!
May 30, 2020
GREAT book to read with the superhero grandson. Lots of fun for him and me.
February 15, 2020
Author Michael Dahl and Illustrator Ethen Beavers (2016). Do you have a young dark knight superhero at home? This is the perfect picture book for any young Batman, “Each day, the sun sets. Each evening a dark night rises...Suddenly, the hero gets a signal.” Join this imaginative tale as you have your little one excited to complete their nightly routine in order to prepare for...bedtime! Beavers provides bright, graphic novel style illustrations that mirror Dahl’s adventurous use of words and allows children to feel as though they are working alongside Batman. Each illustration provides a parallel between the child, who wears his cape as he preps for bedtime and Batman. He must, “get ready” (rush to his bedroom) as Batman prepares his Batmobile. He must “clean up the daily grime” (bathe and brush his teeth) just as Batman does with villains. This is a fun, interactive picture book that helps turn bedtime routines to a mini adventure. Target audience: ages 4-7.
June 7, 2018
Bedtime for Batman, part of a DC for kids series, is fun little book. Like the others in this series, it illustrates a fundamental principal of a child's life (in this case, bedtime) thought the eyes of a child protagonist and their favorite superhero.
As the mother of a superhero obsessed preschooler, I appreciate (like, for real for real) the superhero related content specifically created for the younger fans. So much accessible content is for elementary aged and older fans, so we were overjoyed to find this series.
The storytelling convention of comic book panels alongside the traditional story following the child protagonist is visually interesting, but slightly confusing for younger readers at first glance. After a few explanations, my little Batgirl got it and it served as nice introduction to the comic book format.
All in all, a fun read for the littlest superhero fans and their comic loving folks.
Recommended for: kids who hate bedtime, kids who love Batman, family members looking for a unique baby shower/birthday present gift.
As the mother of a superhero obsessed preschooler, I appreciate (like, for real for real) the superhero related content specifically created for the younger fans. So much accessible content is for elementary aged and older fans, so we were overjoyed to find this series.
The storytelling convention of comic book panels alongside the traditional story following the child protagonist is visually interesting, but slightly confusing for younger readers at first glance. After a few explanations, my little Batgirl got it and it served as nice introduction to the comic book format.
All in all, a fun read for the littlest superhero fans and their comic loving folks.
Recommended for: kids who hate bedtime, kids who love Batman, family members looking for a unique baby shower/birthday present gift.
July 18, 2017
I am grudgingly giving this a 4, because while I like it and it's charming, I am sick of seeing Batman, Superman, etc, pitched to small kids. And then their parents wonder why they want to see the movies, which are clearly aimed at adults?
But this is sweet, as Batmanwanna be goes through his bedtime routine on one page, while the "real" Batman appears on the opposite page. And lord knows the demand is there, and this is a helluva lot better than the crappy beginning readers people insist on reading with their 2 year olds.
Sigh......
But this is sweet, as Batmanwanna be goes through his bedtime routine on one page, while the "real" Batman appears on the opposite page. And lord knows the demand is there, and this is a helluva lot better than the crappy beginning readers people insist on reading with their 2 year olds.
Sigh......
July 28, 2017
This super cute goodnight story parallels Batman's night activities with those of a little boy getting ready for bed. It is a clever concept, well executed with humor and sweetness making this the perfect bedtime story for little budding superheros.
April 10, 2017
Super quick and cute read
July 14, 2017
I CAN'T WITH ALL OF HIS TOYS BEING CHARACTERS. These are seriously the best superhero picture books. Everyone should want all of them.
September 9, 2019
A little boy gets ready for bed while pretending to be Batman. This book was a big hit with my 3 year old, who is such a big superhero kid that he recognized the Aquaman figure in the fish bowl!
March 23, 2021
Perfect bed time book for Batman fans. A small boy and Batman both tackle challenges at night. The little boy gets ready for bed as Batman fights crime.
March 24, 2023
This was a really cute book as a bedtime read, and also a helpful guide to setting good habits for their nighttime routine for younger children who enjoy superheroes (ages 4 - 6)
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