![]() ![]() ![]() The story also takes place in a contemporary setting on a rainy day inside a “napping” house, which by observation seems to be located in a nice typical neighborhood. The genre of the story is realistic fiction because it’s based on characters that seem real such as the snoring granny and the dreaming child who come alive as the story progresses. ![]() This wild sequence, that’s initiated by the flea biting the mouse, sets off a chain of events which results in a broken pile and even a broken bed. Gradually, the pile begins to increase with other characters, such as a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, a slumbering mouse, and a wakeful flea, as each one gets their own creative way to awaken the next. A child crawls on top of her and starts dreaming. One rainy afternoon, a Granny is snoring on the bed in a cozy room. Written by Audrey Wood, published in 1984, The Napping House is a delightful cumulative tale that has become a classic bedtime favorite, sending children off to bed with laughter and sweet dreams. ![]()
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