When my youngest daughter had just moved to a big-girl bed, my husband and I used to get regular night-time visits from her when she couldn’t sleep. She’d creep downstairs and stand by my head until I woke up – often with a start – and either pulled her into bed with us or used pillows and a blanket to make her a bed on the floor.

Sometimes, my oldest daughter would wake up, too. I’ll never forget the night our entire family sat on the bedroom floor at 3 a.m. and read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury because no one could sleep.

We might have been able to avoid that scenario if Sebastien Braun’s latest book, Back to Bed, Ed! (Peachtree, 2010), had been available.

This charming picture book, provided by the publisher, tells the story of Ed, a small mouse who just can’t make it through the night without checking in with his parents. That wouldn’t be so bad if he didn’t disrupt their rest, too.

His parents try several things to keep Ed in bed including putting a big CLOSED sign on their door. Ultimately, sleeping alone is something Ed figures out on his own. But that doesn’t necessarily mean his parents will get more sleep.

Today’s guest reviewer, Jaiden, enjoyed this book because it hits close to her home. Her younger sister has been making night-time visits to her parents’ room. Jaiden, of course, never does that anymore.

Reviewer name: Jaiden

Age: 5

I like: Homemade ice-cream sandwiches, cake with no frosting, wearing dresses and playing with my puppy.

This book was about: Ed not staying in his bed.

The best part was when: He got out of his bed and found his stuffed animals and said, “There’s no need to be scared – you’ve got me now.”

I laughed when: He woke his Daddy and Mommy up. And when they were so tired in the morning they couldn’t pour their cereal.

The book taught me: You should always stay in your own bed, otherwise Mom and Dad will put up a sign that says, “Closed” or something like that.

I was surprised that: Ed kept going into their room, and they kept saying, “Stay in your bed.”

You should read this book because: It is colorful, funny and you’ll really like it.

My favorite line is: “Back to bed, Ed!”

How I go to bed at night: I sleep with my bear and blanket.

Thanks, Jaiden. I hope everyone in your family gets a good night’s rest.

To learn more about Sebastien Braun and his other books, visit his Web site.

And, if you want to read the funniest story ever about what it’s like to be the parent of small children who won’t sleep, visit author Jacqui Robbins’ blog for her story of a night with her kids. I laughed so hard, I cried.

If you have any memorable stories about nocturnal visits from small children, please leave a comment.