Lull-a-bye, Little One
PreS–A singsong rhyme documents a toddler's going-to-sleep rituals. After dinner, Mom, Dad, and the little girl say good night to toys and a busy day, and a splash-a-bye stanza accompanies bathtime. Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye,/baby mine... is for singing, clapping, and hugging before she quiets down for a bedtime story. Lull-a-bye, lull-a-bye,/tucked in tight./Lull-a-bye, lull-a-bye,/sweet dreams…/Good night brings the book full circle. The childlike illustrations done in fuzzy pastel colors depict a gentle family enjoying this special time together. Though the book's rhythm and images are appropriately sweet and quiet, they also seem somewhat distant. With the plethora of bedtime books available, this one is additional.–Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.