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Very Little Sleeping Beauty

I’m sorry, but I didn’t find any redeeming qualities in this book.  I didn’t find it funny.  I didn’t find it clever. I didn’t find it interesting. It’s about a toddler who isn’t sleepy at bedtime, and her dad gives into whatever she demands, whether or not it makes any sense at bedtime.  Then she finds her Aunty Fairy who gives her a birthday present a day early — a spinning wheel.  She doesn’t prick her finger, but she does break it and then throw a tantrum. By the time she finally falls asleep, she sleeps right through time for her birthday party the next day, and none of her guests can wake her up.  By the time she finally does wake up, she declares it’s time for a pajama party.  Basically I found it to be the story of a spoiled brat who expects the whole world to revolve around her whims.