Go the F**k to Sleep

This book is not for children although my partner's six year old niece got her hands on it and all she said was there was a bold word in it! The book is a must read for any parent who has had difficulty getting their children to sleep. Although it will do nothing to help except probably bring a tear to the eye from either laughter or recognition that they are not alone! The author's frustration leaps off the page and becomes more so as the book's 32 pages go on. A really funny, poignant read - my mother thought it was hilarious. The illustrations are beautiful and worth buying the book for them alone. Enjoy!

Bought this for my partner as part of a little inside joke. Our son was/is a complete nightmare at night time and would protest like a madman in a jail cell for hours! Leaving me and my partner feeling like we were going insane. He laughed so hard on Fathers day when I gave this to him and switched on Samuel L Jacksons Version on Youtube. It is a silly book, but if you have a mini dictator of a child like ours, you kinda need to find a way to cope. Even if it is with silly little books! As the saying goes " If you don't laugh, you'll cry".

I bought this book for my unborn nephew as a Christmas gift.. ha ha no no I'm joking. I bought it for my sister,who thought/thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread! She read it aloud upon receiving it on Christmas morning and we all had a great laugh. It was perfectly packaged and arrived relatively on time. I would def recommend this as a gag gift/ gift in general for parents or expecting parents. As long as the recipient has a sense of humour ,I don't think you'll get into trouble!! Props to Mr. Mansbach for an excellent read!

This book should be given out as you leave the hospital with your newborn. A must for parents of multiples it alows you to have a giggle at what can be the most challenging part of parenting; SLEEP DEPRIVATION!!! I bought this for my partner and we often just read a couple of pages for a giggle. Beautifully written in the style of a classic rhyming children's book and traditionally illustrated but given a very adult edge with the humorous use of language

After buying another of Adam Mansbach's books of a similar title about eating.. I did not hesitate to buy this one. They are both very witty and have managed to pinpoint what can be a Very frustrating thing as a parent (Especially in the moment!!!) and find the humour. They can really help to calm down after a crazy three hours of trying to get your toddler to drift into the land of Nod.

Not only does this wonderful little book send me 1 month off to sleep, it works wonders on my 34 year old husband too. When I need some peace and quiet go catch up on the washing or to just generally have some alone time. I read both of my darling boys this book and off they pop into a deep slumber. Wouldn’t recommend for a child that repeats your words, otherwise you’ll probably be getting a letter from school asking why your child is telling kids to “Go the F*** to sleep” at nap time.

I bought this for my sister who is the proud owner of 9 month old twins. The twins don't yet understand what curse words are, so this book is perfect for keeping my sister sane while trying to get the little darlings to actually go to the land of nod, preferably at the same time and for the same length of time. As it was her choice to have babies and not mine, I can't vouch for how successful this book is in actually getting said babies to go to sleep, since bedtime chores are her domain, and my role as auntie is to enjoy singing songs and playing with them; handing back at the first sign of tears or nappy filling. However, it was worth buying this as a gift just to see my sisters little face on opening it, and to hear her laugh in a slightly strained way, and to see her eyes fill with something like hope at the prospect that this might actually work.

Brilliant, very funny, so much like my sons real bedtime routine, he never goes straight to sleep. My son found it very amusing

This is a book for every parent who has ever struggled to put their children down to sleep. Beautifully written, and the illustrations are wonderful, too. Funny as hell, but only for those who don't mind coarse language. A must for hip parents (or parents-to-be).

日本語版に興味があったのですが、内容が子どもに読み聞かせるにはどうなんだろう…という感じもあって、迷ってこちらを購入しました。 私は英語を音読するのが好きなので、こちらで満足です☆ 2歳の子どもは、内容には興味なく「ねんね、ねんね」と言って楽しげにページをめくっています。 でもやっぱりタイトルがキツいので、日本語タイトル「とっととおやすみ」という表紙を見ると、ついついそちらも購入したくなってしまっています。

Very funny!

Such a funny classic. Perfect to gift from the crazy childless aunt.

It makes me feel less alone in those looooong sleepless evenings/nights! Perfect present for sleep-deprived parents. They may not earn sleep from it but they'll get a good laugh!