The Going to Bed Book
The The Going to Bed Book runs 16 pages and is a 1982 edition, per Boynton Bookworks. Sandra Boynton's bedtime board book about animals getting ready for bed, 16 pages at a low list price.
- 0-5 yearsAge
- repetitive refrainReads as
- 16Pages
- boardFormat
How the The Going to Bed Book stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Below the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
Below the typical range for board books ($7.99 to $9.99).
What sets the The Going to Bed Book apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Boynton Bookworks DoggiesNext to it, the The Going to Bed Book is 2 years older.
- Boynton Bookworks Moo, Baa, Fa La La La La!Next to it, the The Going to Bed Book is 40 years older.
- Boynton Bookworks Blue Hat, Green HatNext to it, the The Going to Bed Book is 2 years older.
Book at a glance
| Format | board |
|---|---|
| Pages | 16 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Edition year | 1982 |
| How it reads | repetitive refrain. Short, rhythmic lines with repeated actions. |
| Age label | 0-5 years (from mitpressbookstore.mit.edu) |
What it's about, per the publisher
A group of animals get ready for bed on a boat, ending with the lights going off.
Listed features
- Low list price
- Short 16-page board format
Worth checking
- A separate sound-book edition exists with batteries; this entry is the plain board book
Where to buy the The Going to Bed Book
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- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Boynton Bookworks The Going to Bed Book | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| List price | $6.99 |
| Author | Sandra Boynton |
| Publisher | Boynton Bookworks |
| Format | board |
| ISBN-13 | 9780671449025 |
| Pages | 16 |
| Age (publisher) | 0-5 years |
| Edition year | 1982 |
| Also in this line | Board book (this entry), Sound Book edition, ISBN 9781665979474 |
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The Going to Bed Book: questions answered
From Boynton Bookworks's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is The Going to Bed Book for?
The publisher lists "0-5 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9780671449025, the board edition, 16 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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Where these specs come from
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