Things that Go Bump in the Day

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

The sun is out and it’s time for vampire Vlad to go to bed, but it’s easier said than done with all the creepy, creaky daytime noises that keep him (and his mother) from getting a good day’s rest.

Vampire Vlad is all tucked in, ready for bed. But his imagination runs wild when he hears all the daytime noises happening outside. A clickety-clack, a skreek and a clang? Who knows what that could be!

With each new sound, Vlad races to his patient and reassuring, but tired mama’s room until he learns how to calm himself down and finally get a good day’s rest. Melinda Beatty’s clever text and award-winning illustrator Charlene Chua’s imaginative illustrations make the perfect bedtime read (during the day or night) for anyone a little nervous to go to bed.

About the Author

Melinda Beatty (she/her) is the author of the Heartseeker series and the picture book Tell the Truth, Pangolin, illustrated by Paola Escobar. Her passion for books spills over into her second career as an indie bookseller. After living in boats, basements, and attics, she and her husband now reside in western Maryland with their two kids.

Author Residence: Frederick, MD

Charlene Chua (she/they) was born and grew up in Singapore, and moved to Canada in 2007. They worked as a web designer before moving to illustration full-time. Her first author/illustrator debut was Hug? and was the illustrator for the Stonewall Children's Award-winning Love, Violet. She now lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario.

Illustrator Residence:Hamilton, Ontario