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Overview

Peter Yarrow follows the blockbuster success of Puff, the Magic Dragon with a picture book version of his beautiful song, “Day Is Done.”

As night falls, animal and human parents everywhere tenderly tuck their children into bed. In the darkness, each child—raccoon, doe, rabbit, field mouse, and a little boy—wonders: Will I be safe? Will you be there for me? And every mommy and daddy responds with the comforting words of Yarrow’s refrain: “I am here.” 

Caldecott Honor-winning artist Melissa Sweet has created gorgeous images that celebrate the loving bond between parent and child, as well as the connection between all creatures of the earth.

 

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Caldecott Honor artist Sweet (A River of Words: The Life of William Carlos Williams) effectively uses animal parent and child pairs to lighten the hopeful yet somber message of Yarrow’s (Puff, the Magic Dragon) folk song, which he first performed with the trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Watercolor and mixed-media art reveals members of each animal family tenderly gazing into each others’ eyes in placid woodland settings shown in cool earth tones punctuated by shocks of brilliant color: scarlet berries, magenta lily pads, crimson toadstools. Together, the animals eventually approach a house in which a father lovingly tucks his son into bed. The boy’s bright yellow room exudes comfort, and even when storm clouds threaten, there’s no real menace in any of Sweet’s depictions of nature; yet in concert with Yarrow’s verse, the overall effect is somewhat haunting. A CD tucked into the back cover features Yarrow and his daughter Bethany singing “Day Is Done” (plus two traditional songs, “I Know Where I’m Going” and “Dona Dona Dona,” with new words and music by the author). Ages 3–7. (Oct.)
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PreS-Gr 2—Peter (Yarrow), Paul, and Mary's familiar song isn't a natural fit for a picture book like Puff, the Magic Dragon (Sterling, 2007). The lyrics, such as "You shall inherit what humankind has done" and "Can you see what we all disguise/through your loving eyes?" are too sophisticated for the intended audience and the refrain "when the day is done" is awkward to read aloud repeatedly. Charming watercolor and mixed-media illustrations depict animal parents comforting their children, and the last scene shows a father lovingly tucking his son into bed. While this is a beautiful package, with a lovely CD including "Day Is Done," "I Know Where I'm Going," and "Dona Dona Dona" recorded by Peter Yarrow and his daughter Bethany, the audience will be limited to adults nostalgic for the music and its message.—Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781402748066
  • Publisher: Sterling Publishing
  • Publication date: 10/6/2009
  • Edition description: Book & CD
  • Pages: 24
  • Sales rank: 249,154
  • Age range: 3 - 7 Years
  • Lexile: AD550L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 10.82 (w) x 11.96 (h) x 0.46 (d)

Meet the Author

Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow is a member of the iconic ’60’s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. Along with Lenny Lipton, he is the author of the beloved song and now hit book Puff, the Magic Dragon. In addition to extensive touring and performing, Peter is active in Operation Respect, an organization that promotes anti-bullying awareness in schools across the country.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 27, 2011

    disappointed

    I received this as a gift for my son who is 2.5 yrs old. Lovely illustrations, but it starts out, "Tell me why you're crying my son. I know you're frightened by everyone." Now, for someone with a sensitive child who is very aware of feelings, etc, this is not a good beginning. Regardless of the history of this song in the 60's etc, I really don't want bedtime reminding us of the world filled with "sorrow and woe."

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  • Posted March 1, 2011

    ttgg

    hate it

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2010

    Whatever!!!

    Whatever!!!

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 31, 2009

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    Loved the song but...

    I bought it for my 21 month old granddaughter, but after reading it ("my son") I didn't give it to her. It seemed "too dark" for a little one. I didn't want to have to explain things. I liked the colors and illustrations.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 26, 2011

    Horrible Book

    This book is terrible. I received it as a gift from my husband's grandma for my 4 year old son and I refused to read it to him. The undertones of the book are political, hippie, tree-hugging, coexist. Yuck, I would much rather fill my son's heart with good books that promote an understanding of the world from God's point of view. One of the lines from the book was "In a world filled with sorrow and woe, if you ask me why.....I really don't know." How stupid obviously the answer is sin. Not only that but the whole world is not filled with sorrow. What happened to being thankful for the small things in life.... a baby's laugh, sunsets, the moon, morning's.... All around this is a horrible book!!!!

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  • Posted April 17, 2011

    pass on it!

    Guess its just not my taste.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 21, 2010

    Classic Peter Paul and Mary

    Perfect to introduce young readers to the glory of Peter Paul and Mary. Their music and wonder lives on.

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  • Posted April 25, 2010

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    GREAT BEDTIME BOOK

    AFTER REVIEWING AND DECIDING TO BY PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON, I DECIDED TO REVIEW AUTHOR PETER YARROW'S OTHER COLLECTIONS OF STORIES AND CHOSE DAY IS DONE. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. ANOTHER WONDERFULLY TOLD STORY, THAT DISPLAYS BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND IMAGERY. THE STORY SHOWS INTERACTION WITH THE PARENTS AND THEIR YOUNG, AND ESTABLISHES ROUTINE AND ORDER (SOMETHING LACKING IN MANY FAMILY SETTINGS WHICH RESULTS IN CHILDREN THAT DON'T KNOW WHAT THEIR BOUNDARIES REALLY ARE.) I THINK THAT ADDING THE CD WITH THE BOOK IS AN EXCELLANT WAY OF ADDING ANOTHER DIMENSION BY INCORPORATING VISUAL AND AUDIO TOGETHER. THIS MAKES A WONDERFULLY AFFORDABLE GIFT. I PLAN ON ADDING MORE OF PETER YARROW'S STORIES TO MY GRANDCHILDREN'S COLLECTIONS.

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  • Posted February 9, 2010

    Christmas gift

    My 6year old enjoyed the story because he could easily read along. He was singing the songs shortly after hearing them. In fact, we all enjoyed the music. Very well illustrated.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 6, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    Great book for childern. Beautiful illustrations. Used in preschool before naptime. It was very calming. Loved the fact that it came with a CD. The childern loved listening to it over and over again.

    Excellent book CD combination.

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  • Posted February 6, 2010

    Not up to parr

    If you know the words to the song, this book is good. It is well illustrated with nice character, but really does not 'flow' in just the reading. The cd was nice with it.

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  • Posted January 22, 2010

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    Day is done

    Book was illustrated so nicely and the CD in the back was fun to listen to while looking at the pictures.

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  • Posted January 21, 2010

    "Day is Done" A Wonderful Story for Children of All Ages!

    A Beautifully Illustrated Book supported with a Marvelous CD of the Title Song by author Peter Yarrow. We have several signed copies to treasure for a lifetime!

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  • Posted December 18, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    Day Is Done

    This isn't your run-of-the-mill story book with cute little bears, even though the bears on the cover are as cute as can be. Be aware that "Day Is Done" was a popular anti-war song in the 1960's, though the song isn't necessarily or specifically about war.

    If your young child is suddenly awakening to the injustice of the world, and expressing worry or fear about it, it is a good time to cuddle up with Day Is Done.

    Instead of telling the child "don't worry about that," the adult(s) in the book acknowledge that there are some serious problems in the world; that adults don't have all the answers; and that the child is actually wise and brave for being willing to see problems. Together, adult and child can face what's going on.

    The CD includes the song Dona, Dona, Dona. The traditional version sung by Chad Mitchell Trio, Joan Baez and others is very sad, but this new version by Yarrow is hopeful and kid-friendly.

    Beautiful pictures, beautiful music, a beautiful story that inspires hope.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 11, 2009

    Day is Done

    Wonderful bedtime book for little ones. The CD is an extra treat.

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  • Posted December 8, 2009

    Very nice to share with a young loved one

    I share this book and the music CD with my young nephew. He is only 6, so it is somewhat lost on him, but he likes singing along with me and reading the words.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 7, 2009

    day is done

    bought the book for my granddaughter and every time she comes over, she wants me to read her the story. It is a good read for young children.

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  • Posted December 6, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    It is for a Christmas gift.

    I have always loved this author and thought this would make a great gift for my niece and nephews for Christmas.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 6, 2009

    NOT a bedtime story for children!

    I bought this book for my grandsons, thinking it would be a nice bedtime story book. It was short and had a nice picture of a bear hugging a baby bear on the cover. I got home and read it, then returned it. It was such a downer of a book, not at all what you'd like your children to read at bedtime. The message seemd to be that humans were killing the environment and that we are evil and hate nature. This was in no way written as a children's book. It was an editorial opinion.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 5, 2009

    Not for girls

    This is beautifully illustrated; however, I am returning it because it is written for a boy and I purchased it for a girl. It is disappointing that the advertisement gives no inkling that each phrase is followed by the words, "my son". This should be an integral part of the synopsis; after all, we can't take a look at it when we're buying online.

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