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Hushabye Lily

Perfect bedtime book to make kids oh so sleepy!

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Hushabye Lily

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     by Claire Freedman Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
Scholastic Press
$15.95 US/$23.99 CAN
0439471060
2003
26 pages/hardcover for ages 2-5
Are you looking for a great bedtime picture book to make your child oh-so-sleepy? I think I've found it! Shhhhhhhh....this hardcover book could be your answer to getting your child to bed at a reasonable hour.

You start with your favorite rocking chair (or glider). Snuggle up with your child and read this book aloud. For less than $16, it certainly is worth a try.

Dreamy illustrations combine with soothing text. You see, this book weaves a tale of how farm animals help little Lily the bunny rabbit fall asleep. Since the farmyard is too noisy for sleeping, Lily and her mommy take a road trip around the farm to check out how the other animals fall asleep. Each farm animal shares a different story for the best bedtime story ever for Lily It's a cute picture book story and very clever, indeed! You'll have to guess how it ends!

I especially loved the animal illustrations---I know that John Bendall-Brunello is a very talented artist to make these illustrations kid-friendly and realistic. A big two paintbrushes on this delightful picture book! Let's not forget the author's words as well--Claire Freedman shares her talent in this delightful read aloud book! Pleasant dreams to all who read this wonderful book.