Frances was in bed. Her teddy bear and her doll were in bed with her, she had drunk a glass of milk, and she had been kissed good night (twice each) by her mother and father. But Frances was far from asleep.

"I wonder if there are any tigers around here?" she said, and of course, she saw a tiger. Off she went to report her discovery to her parents. And a few minutes later she got up again to tell them about the giant . . . and the terrible crack . . . and . . .

Obviously, human children will feel far superior to Frances, and know that only a little animal could possibly act this way. And when their bedtime comes, they will be ready to get into bed and stay there, sleeping as soundly as Frances finally did.

From the dust jacket