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Night of the Bedbugs, Paul Fricke's first childrens book is now available online and in fine bookstores.
When a little girl’s mother wishes her goodnight and says “Don’t let the bedbugs bite,” she gets spooked. But her bedtime fears are calmed when a friendly bedbug and his pals join her for a pajama party, singing her to sleep with a soft lullaby. With images lively and colorful mixed with rhythmic, rhyming text, Night of the Bedbugs is engaging fun for insomniacs of all ages.
LlKE Bedbugs on Facebook for a chance to win an exclusive Bedbugs Prize Package, which includes a colorful piece of original art and a Bedbugs tattoo. Also, interact with fellow Bedbugs fans, view book previews and behind-the-scenes art and sketches.
Meet Bedbugs creator, Paul Fricke at upcoming appearances:
Madison, WI
Saturday, April 2, 2011; 1 PM
Cartooning workshop, book reading and signing, juggling & music videos!
Bedbugs tees, sketches, buttons, tattoos, marbles and more for sale!
Schaumburg, IL
Sunday, April 3, 2011; 1 PM
Book reading and signing, Cartooning workshop, music videos & juggling!
Bedbugs tees, sketches, buttons, tattoos, marbles and more for sale!
Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand
Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22, 2011
November 5 & 6, 2011
Reviews
"When a little girl’s mother wishes her goodnight and says “Don’t let the bedbugs bite,” she’s scared that they might attack her. But the bugs that appear are friendly and soon there’s a romping bedtime party going on!
Fricke’s story is a wonderful mix of funny rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations. He doesn’t shy away from longer words, so this one is a read-aloud, but he uses them deftly to paint a picture: “How gently my alarm was eased, / The most exquisite harmonies / Washed over me, into the night / A serenade by full moonlight.” Though his main character is a little girl, the story is silly enough to appeal to boy readers as well. The illustrations are bright and colorful, even when done in a nighttime palette. Black is only used sparingly, so there are no harsh edges to get in the way. The story starts slow, builds to a crescendo and then quiets back down, just the way a bedtime story ought to. But just in case your listeners are still awake afterward, there are some fun activity pages (including two math sheets) to keep them occupied."
- Snow Goldsmith, School Library Journal
“It’s a cool book! I liked it all, especially the Bedbugs Pajama Party!"
- Ben, age 5
"Paul Fricke's contemporary up-date of a Dr Seuss-like story is incredibly charming and clever. The coloring is sensitive and appropriate. I realllly like this book."
- Larry Marder (creator of Beanworld)
“Night of the Bedbugs is good, I really liked the rhyming throughout the book. The story would help a kid to overcome any fear of bedbugs, it gives good images for little kids.”
- Brandon, age 11
"I love Night of the Bedbugs. It is a great book that will get your 'cutie bugs' past the fear of night time critters and get them hoppin' to the beat too!"
- Kim Nelson, mom