I really want to read this book

I didn't want Mum to read a bedtime book.
She doesn't do the voices, makes it boring.
Even the most exciting story that has hook
after hook, chases, she has me snoring.

She begins a new one at the first page.
Each word so, so slow and I'm soon yawning.
Teacher says I can act, should be on stage.
Will Mum get the hint? Will she stop reading?

But something happens. There's a speedy chase,
the characters and rhythm picks up pace,
I don't want it to stop. But Mum picks up
a bookmark, says good night and takes my cup

and I'm left to find out what happens and
I'm really too tired, book falls down and…