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Twenty Yawns ~ Jane Smiley

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Twenty Yawns

Written by Jane Smiley
Illustrated by Lauren Castillo

Lucy and her parents spend a long day at the beach. After a day of fun in the sun, they are ready for an early bedtime. Lucy yawns. Her mom yawns. Her dad yawns. Lucy eventually snuggles in and all her stuffed animals friends “yawn” as well. Everyone yawns and falls asleep. Read more >>

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Originally posted on March 23, 2021.

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