in the dark and quiet basement (leading Walter to be back in his own bedroom). Suddenly, it is revealed that Maestro Ferlingatti's concert room was also the basement ceiling. At last, Walter is back in his bed (and in his own bedroom again) and realizes that it has all been a dream. Shortly later, Walter heard his parents talking. He promises himself that he is never again going to jump on his bed again (and hopes that Delbert may learn his lesson as well). Walter at last settles in for the night. But then, Walter hears Delbert jumping on the bed again. Little did he know, Delbert (who was jumping his bed), he and his bed crashed through Walter's ceiling. Delbert and his bed tumbled into Walter's bedroom. Walter soon gets a taste of his own medicine. Because Delbert has caused the disaster on him (with the first encounter Delbert sees is Walter). Down and down fell Delbert. As a result, the same things might happen in Walter's dreams for Delbert. The same things may happen in Walter's dreams. But it is not going to be Walter that causes it (nor is it going to be Walter who gets in trouble). Characters (in order of appearance) Walter Walter's father Ms. Mabel Hattie Mr. Matty Aunt Batty Patty and Natty and their cat Fatty Mr. Hanratty Maestro Ferlingatti Delbert, Walter's friend Bibliographic information Tedd Arnold, No Jumping on the Bed!, New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1987. Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, 32 pages. Tedd Arnold, No Se Salta en la Cama!, (Spanish language edition, translated by Osvaldo Blanco), New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Ediciones, 1997. Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, 32 pages. There have been 14 later editions of the book in English, including a board book with simplified text for very young children. (Imprints for the later editions include Puffin and Scholastic Inc.). The Scholastic cassette has the music by Richard DeRosa and the narration by Ron Marshall. Notes and references Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD), Children's Literature Reviews: No Jumping on the Bed!. Retrieved September 25, 2008. Keller, James, The Big Book of Picture-Book Authors & Illustrators, Scholastic, 2001, pp. 10–11. McElmeel, Sharron L., Children's Authors and Illustrators Too Good to Miss: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies, Libraries Unlimited, 2004, pp. 6–10. External links Tedd Arnold's official web site. Book review and lesson plans based on No