Reviews"A myriad of young exotic animals end their day and rest their sleepy eyes in this rhythmic bedtime read. Each page offers an abundance of lavish color." -- BookSense "A sensory treat all around, but the flowing cadence of the rhyming couplets will lull young sleepyheads pleasantly into la-la land." -- Kirkus Reviews A good choice for toddler storytimes and bedtime reading aloud." -- School Library Journal
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToKindergarten
SynopsisThis BookSense Children's Pick is now available in Board Book with a padded cover! All of the animals, from bold leopard to shy antelope, snuggle down for the night, ready to sleep. The soothing rhymes, illustrated with glowing pastels, are a perfect good-night for a child worn out by a busy day., The sun paints the sky a warm, glowing red. It's time to stop playing, it's time for bed." All of the animals, from the bold leopard to the shy antelope, snuggle down for the night, ready to sleep, in this charming book. The baby hippo cuddles up close for a big hippo hug while the porcupines curl up together in one spiky ball. This soothing rhyme, illustrated with glowing pastels, is the perfect bedtime story for a child worn out by a busy day.