The story is sweet . . . Ismail's exuberant watercolors capture the energy of a young child, with the lightness of the medium lending movement and energy to the pictures . . .This story displays a thoughtful understanding of its audience.

Booklist

Ismail presents Rex's dilemma with sympathy, understanding, and a great deal of humor. . . Sweet, funny, and reassuring.

Kirkus Reviews

Expressionistic watercolor paintings, juxtaposing both primary and complementary colors, create a warm, pleasing effect. This book may hold special appeal to young readers facing the prospect of glasses or other corrective devices.

School Library Connection

Ismail . . . uses bright, beautiful brush strokes of watercolor to convey the manic, tail-wagging, mud-spattering energy that Fred, a furry black mop of a dog, brings to bedtime.

The New York Times Book Review on TIME FOR BED, FRED!

A perfectly designed read-aloud for the bedtime staller. A sheer delight!

starred review, Kirkus Reviews on TIME FOR BED, FRED!

Fred's eager-to-please look and the constant trouble he gets into give this the makings of a bedtime favorite.

Publishers Weekly on TIME FOR BED, FRED!