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I Love You, Sleepyhead (Paperback)

by Claire Freedman (Author), Simon Mendez (Illustrator)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Little Tiger Press (1 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845065697
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845065690
  • Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 25.4 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 198,882 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The tender reassurance of a mother's affecting presence at bedtime is a universally appreciated theme (hence its ubiquity), here handsomely rendered by Mendez in fuzzy-edged full-page paintings of animal families, accompanied by a gentle, sometimes lyrical, sometimes imbalanced rhyme. "Look, little child, / as the night is unfurled, / The animals are going to bed / all around the world." The sleepy-eyed fawn feels safe by her mother, and yawning lion cubs snuggle up to a watchful lioness. Waddling ducklings huddle, little bear cuddles, while mother otter cradles baby "in the dappled moonlight." Young owls, a baby penguin, rabbits, monkeys, a panda and whale cub all feel close and safe as each, in turn, is kissed and told to "Sleep, my child, sleep, / 'neath the moon's silver light. / I love you, sleepyhead, / sweet dreams - goodnight!" A visual lullaby of love and peace sadly hampered by the limping scansion. (Picture book. 2-5) (Kirkus Reviews)


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Look, little child, as the night is unfurled, Animals going to bed round the world. As the sun slowly fades and the soft, silver moon rises, the baby animals are snuggling down to sleep while their mummies watch over them. This collection of enchanting lullabies, with its breathtaking illustrations, makes the perfect bedtime book for all sleepyheads.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Maternal love described in gentle lullaby-type style, 24 Jul 2009
By ABCeDar - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Love You, Sleepyhead (Hardcover)
simply perfect for winding down at the end of a busy day!

From the author of the best-selling Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones, this is another excellent and suitably appropriate night-time title for little ones!
Although in my experience, it also offers super scope for extension exercises with older children who are invariably captivated by the simple but superbly atmospheric illustrations, which perfectly capture the appropriate habitats.

From the back cover:-

'Look, little child, as the night is unfurled,
Animals going to bed round the world.

As the sun slowly fades and the soft, silver moon rises, the baby animals are snuggling down to sleep while their mummies watch over them........'

Durable board covers open to 26 high quality pages in the popular 2-page spread format. Some editions have a dust-jacket, and cover pictures can vary. This review is for the Little Tiger Press edition/2007.

Example of text:-

The first two opening lines are in italics, as are the closing ones, at the end of the book, gently summarising the point.

'Look, little child,
as the night is unfurled,
Animals going to bed
round the world.

Close to her mother,
safe by her side,
Sweet little fawn
is so sleepy-eyed.

Nestled in grass
as the soft breezes blow,
Bathed by the warmth
of the sun's evening glow....'

Closing lines:-

'Small panda sleeps
as the stars peek-a-boo.
Held by his mother,
all the night through.

Cuddled up close,
she gives him a kiss.
Tucked up together,
they're perfect like this.'

Italicised lines:-

'Sleep, child, like the animals,
in the starlight.
I love you, sleepyhead,
sweet dreams - goodnight.'

In between, two verses for each animal as they nestle down safe alongside their Mummy, and the sun says goodbye for the day!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars sweet story, for Mummies only!, 28 Jun 2009
Lovely book, with sweet words and lovely illustrations.
One thing to bear in mind, the animals only seem to have mums, no mentions at all of dads.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!, 18 Sep 2007
By C. D. Guest - See all my reviews
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This is just the most charming children's book and an ideal bedtime story. It is a beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated tale of baby animals cuddling up to sleep and is just perfect for bedtime.

An unforgettable classic which will be treasured in our collection

Claire
(Camberley)
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