My three year old loves this book. Her dad reads it to her every night. Her favorite parts are when each animal falls out of bed and my husband says very loudly BONK, BUMP, DINK, ECT. It's a great book to read at bed time.

Young Rosie wakes up *very* early one morning, as young children are inclined to do. After Rosie unsuccessfully attempts to wake up her brother and her father, she finds that her dog is all too happy to join her on her early morning imaginary adventures. This book has almost no text, and the tale is told through the illustrations. It should prove a source of joy for young children who have experienced the challenge of waking up early and entertaining themselves. Even better, the book can be enjoyed independently by the child, since the pictures tell the story! I found it pretty amusing that Rosie allows her mother to sleep through the entire story - a good starting point for discussion with your child!

The book was very good at the beginning. However, I did not appreciate hearing my 6 year old reading about "Dad with a beer on his head." The picture even further illustrated the point. Don't get me wrong, "beer" isn't a bad word, but I for one thought that the author's choice of beverage added nothing to the story - especially for a 6 year old reading aloud.

If you were ever a little girl, or if you were ever the parent of a little girl, this book is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes. If you know someone expecting a baby girl, give them a copy.

Oh my, the first time I read this delightful but touching story to my 18 month old daughter I sobbed so hard she turned around to look at me - but she was smiling. As if she understood that I was "crying for happy." Any parent will be touched by the first person story of the Giants (adults) in this growing girl's life. As I read it I even think of my own childhood and how my mother must have been amazed at how fast it happened. Like all of Martin Waddell's books this one is well written and enjoyable for both the children for whom it is intended and their parents. The illustrations are charming; fun and colorful. Thanks for touching our hearts.