shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com January 15, 2019 • Page 9 The Bookworm ... For Young Readers ‘Dolly Disco’ Set For Vermillion Jan. 19 Kids Will Not Easily Tire Of ‘Stop That Yawn!’ “Stop That Yawn!” by Caron Levis, illustrated by LeUyen Pham; © 2018, Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 48 pages ——— BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER “I’m not tired!” That’s what you might say when it’s time for bed. You want to stay awake for awhile. Who can shut their eyes when fun might be happening? You’re not tired, but in the new book “Stop That Yawn!” by Caron Levis, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, you might act like you are. Gabby Wild lived with her Granny in Sleepytown. And she was tired of it! All they ever did was sleep, nap, snooze, and lay in bed. Ugh, who needs that? Gabby begged and begged Granny to take her somewhere fun, somewhere there was action and where people actually stayed up all night. Finally, Granny agreed and they packed their toothbrushes. When they finally reached Never Sleeping City, it was glorious. Nobody went to bed early. Nobody went to bed at all! Instead, they sung songs all night that weren’t lullabies, they enjoyed blinky lights, and they had ice cream whenever they wanted it. There was an opera house and dancing and music! It was so much fun! It was so exciting, until Granny looked up to the skies. The moon was quiet and peaceful. Stars were twinkling softly. And – uh oh – she yawned. As quick as a wink, the Yawn oozed down on Never Sleeping City. On the sidewalks, circus animals yawned and nodded off. The ice cream man took a snooze. The city’s baker stretched and opened his mouth wide. Gabby started to panic! “Quick!” she yelled. “Grit your teeth, seal your lips, we have to stop that –“ But it was too late. The Yawn spread all through the city, up and down the streets, into shops and opera houses and into Never Sleeping City’s city hall. Gabby rang bells, she shouted, but the Yawn was every- where. Never Sleeping City was now asleep. There was just “one place left for her to turn.” There was only one thing Gabby could do. There was just one place left to go, and she would have to take Granny with her! For a book that would otherwise make an excellent bedtime story, “Stop That Yawn!” has a surprising amount of action in it. If you’re a parent who’ll be charged with reading it aloud, take that as a warning. Author Caron Levis tells a great story, but the arrival in and the ensuing run through the fictional Never Sleeping City could serve to rouse a kid who’s a master at fighting sleep. There’s a lot to see in artwork by LeUyen Pham and while the illustrations are wonderful, they’re busy enough to add to the battle. And yet, if you use your bedtime voice, how could your child resist a tale that so charmingly winds down an active night? How could you bear to miss a bedplane, or a Vegas-like cartoon town, or a giraffe that’s sweetly collapsed in slumber? You can’t, and neither could your 4- to 8-year-old, especially if (s)he can’t sleep without a story. Read carefully, soft and quiet, and “Stop That Yawn!” is a book you’ll never get tired of. When it’s time to deliver... The Classifieds Rock! Shopper MV MV Shopper M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y VERMILLION — Fans of country legend Dolly Parton, advocates of childhood literacy, and folks just looking for a good time will gather at the Vermillion National Guard Armory on Saturday, Jan. 19, (Dolly’s 73rd birthday) from 5:30-7 p.m. for the fifth annual Dolly Disco to benefit United Way’s Imagination Library program. The event will include rollerskating, Parton’s music, snacks, a photo booth and more. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family and costumes are encouraged. “Imagination Library is a program that provides a free book every month to children between birth and age five in the Vermillion area,” explained United Way Executive Director Kelsey Collier-Wise. “Since Dolly Parton created the program, throwing a party in her honor has proven a great way to raise money for it.” In 2018, the Disco raised over $600 for Vermillion’s Imagination Library. Currently, 284 children are currently enrolled in the Imagination Library program funded through United Way of Vermillion, and more than 700 have graduated. Studies have shown that participation in the program improves early childhood literacy. Event organizer and Spa at Wynie Mae’s owner Bekki Engquist-Schroeder has been involved with the Disco from the beginning. “This idea started 5 years ago when Kelsey and I discovered our shared love of Dolly Parton and both of us also realize the importance of kids and reading. It has grown to become a really fun, family friendly event, open to all,” she said. Engquist-Schroeder has long promoted child literacy at her salon, where kids are often seen reading during their haircuts. “Our community directly benefits from the free books to children and by having a chance to come out, get active and have a little fun in January,” she said. “You can skate, watch, volunteer or donate to the event. All forms of participation are appreciated.” Earn as much as $400+ this month & $120 this week Find What You’re Looking For! in the Classifieds. In Print and Online! Call 665-5884 www.missourivalleyshopper.com In Print & Online! • 665-5884 M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y Dry Skin? Scratchy Throats? 2019 Beautiful Baby Contest We will be featuring our annual “Beautiful Baby Contest” in print and online on Wednesday, February 27th Too! “Fur Babies” Static Electricity? Chase that winter dry air away with a whole-home humidifier! 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