I'm Not Sleepy

About the Book

This is a great book to read to young children preparing for bed or fighting sleeps. This book was inspired by my grandchildren, and all young children who insist they are not sleepy when all the signs of sleepiness are evident. Like most toddlers and young children, young bear makes many appeals after his grandmother sees and hears him yawning. He appeals to the moon, the stars, and his toys. They all agreed that he should go to bed. His final appeal is to God, who tells him that tomorrow is a brand new day of more fun and play. Young bear concedes and finally goes to sleep.

About the Author

Maisha Williams Johnson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and takes pride in being raised and nurtured in a close-knit South Philadelphia home and community. She is currently retired and is the principal of her own company, Words N Motions, which she established in 2006. Maisha is also a member of the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in the Germantown and Mount Airy sections of Philadelphia. A graduate of Chestnut Hill College, Maisha is looking forward to continuing her Masters Degree in Theology at the Palmer Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Omar, reside in Springfield, Pennsylvania. They have one son, Ra-Tah and two grandchildren, Ra-Tah II and Brooklynne.