Musical beds, anyone? I’ll bet there isn’t a parent alive who hasn’t played some version of this game, which usually begins when a thunderstorm or a nightmare sends junior roaring full speed ahead into the family bed. Musical beds also occurs when an extended family is crammed into a too-small house or cottage. Anyone who has experienced the fun and frustration that can occur in pursuit of a good night’s sleep will enjoy Who is Sleeping in Aunty’s Bed?
The story begins when Aunty’s younger sister arrives with her two daughters and husband in tow. Both the children want the privilege of sleeping with Aunty, so Dad flips a coin and Meg, the youngest, wins.
“Everything in Aunty’s house was quiet until … Aunty snorted and woke Meg up.” So begins a long chain of events that has Meg curling in with her parents and kicking Mom awake. Mom then seeks refuge with Aunty and, of course, manages to awaken her by singing in her sleep. The evening progresses in this fashion with family members hopping from bed to bed in search of a decent night’s sleep. Dear old Dad is the only character who manages to sleep through the night without waking up and without moving!
