Who Will Sing a Lullaby?
Who Will Sing a Lullaby? by Dee Lillegard, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2007, is a charming children’s book that spans 32 pages. This story follows a crying baby as various birds—Crow, Goose, Owl, and Swan—attempt to soothe him by taking him on whimsical flights. Each bird’s efforts, however, inadvertently wake the baby until little Nightingale finally gets her chance to sing a lullaby, leading to a peaceful resolution.
Readers will find a delightful narrative that captures the essence of bedtime and dreams, exploring themes of family and the arrival of a new baby. The rhythmic storytelling mirrors the experience of a child settling down to sleep, while Dan Yaccarino’s ethereal illustrations complement the text beautifully. This edition invites young readers to enjoy a soothing tale that encourages sweet dreams.
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BABY IS CRYING and Crow and Goose and Owl and Swan all think they have the perfect antidote – I’ll take baby flying, that will stop the crying. And as baby floats on wings of love above fields and oceans, he is soothed. . . until each bird in turn crows just a bit too loudly and proudly at his own success and wakes that baby up again. Finally, little Nightingale, who has been struggling to be heard, gets her chance to try a lullaby. Our tearful baby is now dreamimg sweet dreams. And soon the birds are sleeping
too – and so will you.
This book has perfect pacing, exactly mirroring the rhythm of a child struggling to fall asleep and finally settling down. And Dan Yaccarino’s dreamy, etherial artwork is the perfect match for Dee Lillegard’s sweet song of a story. From the Hardcover edition.
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