By Karen Jameson (author) , Marc Boutavant (illustrator)
"Lyrical bedtime story, perfect for sharing with sleepy young animal lovers"
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The setting is a wintery wood, beautifully depicted in Marc Boutavant’s detailed illustrations; our companions, a little girl and her dog, plus the host of animals she encounters. These are all welcomed with an invitation to ‘come home’, the bushy tail (squirrel), strong beak (woodpecker), long ears (hare).
Elegant four-line verses describe them and their night-time houses, until at last the little girl (‘brave trailblazer, bright stargazer’) comes home and snuggles into her own cosy bed. Her journey through the wood works perfectly as a story, each page bringing a new animal friend, and the verse is a delight to read aloud.
A book that will leave readers reassured, happy and ready for bed, but looking forward to new adventures in the morning.
In Woodland Dreams, young readers say goodnight to beloved woodland animals as they prepare to sleep.This sweet bedtime book is at once a picture book and a lullaby, pairing familiar bedtime routines with nonfiction elements.Little ones will follow along as each animal returns to their warm and cozy woodland home.*; Each adorable animal has their own special nighttime routine.*; Charming illustrations by celebrated artist Marc Boutavant*; Each animal is presented in an approachable, sleep-affirming way.And once every creature is tucked in tight, shhh . . .
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It's time for everyone to say goodnight.From the fox curling up in her den to the turtle dozing off in his shell, Woodland Dreams will send your little one off to sleep with a gentle and loving goodnight.*; The lyrical text is perfect for bedtime read-alouds, engaging little readers with beautiful illustrations and a cozy rhyming narrative.*; Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old*; Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers*; You'll love this book if you love books like Time for Bed by Mem Fox, The Goodnight Train by June Sobel, and If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul.
The book's lovely illustrations have a somnolent effect: as the girl runs through twilight settings, snow starts to fall; pinking skies peek through the dark branches, and adorable animals close their eyes to meet the quiet. Soon, it's time for dreams to swirl. - Foreword Reviews, starred review
A sonorous, soporific invitation to join woodland creatures in bedding down for the night. . . . Jameson displays a rare gift for harmonious language and rhyme. . . . Sweet fare for bed- or naptimes, with a light frosting of natural history. - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Karen Jameson is a children's author, a poet, a teacher, and a literacy advocate. She lives and works in Southern California.
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In Woodland Dreams, young readers say goodnight to beloved woodland animals as they prepare to sleep.This sweet bedtime book is at once a picture book and a lullaby, pairing familiar bedtime routines with nonfiction elements.Little ones will follow along as each animal returns to their warm and cozy woodland home.*; Each adorable animal has their own special nighttime routine.*; Charming illustrations by celebrated artist Marc Boutavant*; Each animal is presented in an approachable, sleep-affirming way.And once every creature is tucked in tight, shhh . . . It's time for everyone to say goodnight.From the fox curling up in her den to the turtle dozing off in his shell, Woodland Dreams will send your little one off to sleep with a gentle and loving goodnight.*; The lyrical text is perfect for bedtime read-alouds, engaging little readers with beautiful illustrations and a cozy rhyming narrative.*; Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old*; Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers*; You'll love this book if you love books like Time for Bed by Mem Fox, The Goodnight Train by June Sobel, and If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Woodland Dreams and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Woodland Dreams features in the following genres: Bedtime Stories for Children, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Animal Stories, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Woodland Dreams was written by Karen Jameson and published by Chronicle Books LLC
£9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
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