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Little Joseph turns into a bedtime super-sleuth as he tries to solve the mystery of what happens after the lights go out in this fun spin on classic bedtime stories.Bedtime is Joseph's least favorite time of day. When his parents tuck him in at night, Joseph imagines all kinds of things that he's missing out on: big parties, hot-fudge fountains, exotic animals, and more. But there is only one way to find out if what he imagines is actually true - and bedtime super-sleuth Joseph is determined to discover what happens way past bedtime.
About the Author
Street magic performer. Hog-calling champion. Award-winning ice sculptor. These are all things Tara Lazar has never been. Instead, she writes quirky, humorous picture books where anything is possible!Tara's newest book is BLOOP, about an alien who comes to conquer earth but believe the dogs are in charge. (Well, aren't they? ) 7 ATE 9: THE UNTOLD STORY was honored with the 2018 Irma S. & James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature from Bank Street College of Education, chosen by thousands of children across the US. Her other titles include THE MONSTORE, I THOUGHT THIS WAS A BEAR BOOK, LITTLE RED GLIDING HOOD, NORMAL NORMAN, WAY PAST BEDTIME, YOUR FIRST DAY OF CIRCUS SCHOOL, THREE WAYS TO TRAP A LEPRECHAUN, and THE UPPER CASE: TROUBLE IN CAPITAL CITY, the sequel to 7 ATE 9.Tara's signature writing style is full of puns, wordplay, and goofy fun that makes both kids and adults giggle non-stop. Discover original stories, book reviews and giveaways at her award-winning blog "Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) " at TaraLazar.com.Tara was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2010. She speaks professionally about overcoming disability to achieve your goals and dreams. Tara teaches writing workshops for SCBWI, Highlights Foundation, and schools across America. She's Co-Chair of the Rutgers University Council on Children's Literature 1-on-1 conference and a former picture book mentor for We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) and #PBChat, a social media writing community.Tara lives in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters, and a skateboarding hamster named Ozzie.
