To put it simply, this is a beautiful book. It will easily find its way onto your child’s nightstand, tucked into the sliver of space between bed and wall, or lovingly stowed beneath a pillow.
The prose is modeled after nursery rhymes of yore, with each word building on the next. It flows and has a calming, hypnotic effect, perfect for lulling a child to the sleepy land of nod.
The black and white scratchboard pictures perfectly complement the text. Full of details, light and darkness are crosshatched and configured to reward the reader with a keen eye. Do you see the whale? Oh, look a fox in the distance! Is that her house with the swing? Moreover, certain elements within the pictures are highlighted in marigold adding light and warmth to the story.
This is a comforting book perfectly suited to be read in a bed in a house, at night.
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