Book - Child
"While this bedtime story opens in a fairly humdrum manner with a pat, predictable rhyme the rhuming scheme quickly changes and continues to expand as readers ponder the growing repertoire of animals and their sleeping places. Predictably, a child is described at the end, but the text is so soothing and complete that any sense of 'I've seen this before' is forgiven. The illustrations add considerably to the success of this title. Each focused watercolor emanates serenity and warmth. Most pictures are presented in cozy circles with the outer edges gently fading to white. They bring the poem full circle by showing the bear and her cub nestled lovingly together on the last page. These features combine with a handwritten text printed in soft blue to provide toddlers with rassuring listening experience." From School Library Journal
All Ages
Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
English
0694010375
Barbara Shook Hazen
1998 HarperFestival
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