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I Drove My Bed to Grandma’s House

I Drove My Bed to Grandma’s House

Carolyn Huizinga Mills (Author) See More
Jan Dolby (Illustrator) See More (3)
JUVENILE FICTION
Bedtime & Dreams | Animals | Action & Adventure
General
Cormorant Books
2 - 3
5 - 7
2026 Spring
Picture Books
AmazonIndigo
Hardback
9781770868045
$22.95 CAD
English
10/11/2025
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Description

Lexington Samuel Forrester wants an adventure.

It’s naptime. Mom said Lex has to stay in bed, but she didn’t say anything about staying in his room …

So Lex reaches under his pillow, connects the power-steering thrusters, and drives his bed down the path to Grandma’s house. Zigzagging through the wilderness with a motley crew of forest friends, Lex sure hopes he can get to Grandma’s without getting lost, getting ticketed, or losing control of his bed!

Carolyn Huizinga Mills’s imaginative story and Jan Dolby’s playful illustrations come together in this rollicking naptime adventure.

Carolyn Huizinga Mills Jan Dolby

Author Bio

Carolyn Huizinga Mills began her career by writing short stories. Her first picture book, The Little Boy Who Lived Down the Drain, was chosen as a 2018 Blue Spruce Honour Book. A grade seven teacher, Carolyn loves to share her passion for reading and writing with her students. She grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and now lives in Breslau, Ontario, with her husband and two children. In addition to reading and writing, Carolyn enjoys playing soccer, traveling, napping, and eating dark chocolate.

JAN DOLBY is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, artist, and children’s art instructor based in Aurora, Ontario. With over 35 picture books to her credit, her work inspires young readers and budding artists alike. You can view her work at jandolby.com.

Prizes

  • IODE Jean Throop Book AwardShort-listed 2026

Review Quotes

“Reading I Drove My Bed to Grandma’s House by Carolyn Huizinga Mills made me smile. … It’s a warm, funny tale that invites lots of conversation and creativity.”  — Readers' Favorite