Review: Unique Frolicky Illustrations with a Rhythmic Story Of A Boy Trying to Sleep
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2013
It is very difficult for me to give a 5.I look for something, anything, so I can give it a 4.  (Un)Fortunately  :)  I can't find a single thing wrong with this.The illustrations are bright, colorful, original in a unique style and not only illustrate the words, but gives so much detail that one can just look at the pictures for their own sake.Usually the poetry is what causes me to give 4s and sometimes less.  In this, however, Michael Yu has done a fantastic job.  In both the story the poem tells and the rhyme and rhythm of the poetry.  Normally, I prefer children's books that use poetry as a means, to have the poetry be consistent in each verse, as to number of syllables per line.  HOWEVER, in this book the slight change in rhythm from verse to verse works to enhance the pace of the story.The story itself is very simple, a young boy is trying to go to sleep and all of the ambient noises are keeping him awake, until finally everything becomes quiet and then.....I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS STORY