Shhh!

by Barroux

Overview

Night falls…It is late. Close your eyes. Time to sleep. This wonderful bedtime story from the masterful illustrator Barroux takes you on a journey through a child’s imagination to a series of dreamy landscapes where animals ready themselves for sleep. The simple, lyrical text and charming illustrations will gently lull even the most reluctant sleeper, providing a calming way for parents to say goodnight.

Listen to the world gently slowing down, then stopping. A whimsical moon character tiptoes to the sky. Shhh! A boy imagines his stuffed animals winding down for bedtime, one by one. Visit a dozing polar bear on an ice floe; a lion in pajamas brushing his teeth; tired giraffes resting their sleepy heads on clouds; a whale singing a soft, beautiful song; a whispering elephant; a yawning hippo; a toucan counting sheep; and finally, the sheep themselves, who are waiting for the end of the story. Time to sleep now. It is late.

With gently humorous text and enchanting imagery that will soothe both little ones and their adults, this bedtime story will quickly become a family favorite.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781910277768
Publisher:	words & pictures
Publication date:	09/25/2018
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.10(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Born in Paris, Barroux spent much of his childhood in North Africa. He later attended art school in France, worked as an art director, and then moved to New York and Montréal, and has since worked in children’s illustration and press cartoons. He has been published in  The New York Times,  The Washington Post, and  Forbes Magazine and is now well known for his children’s book illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018

Toddler-PreS–In this whimsical picture book, animals are preparing for bedtime by doing a variety of nighttime activities. Simple, yet powerful sentences help set the scene. The book opens with a young boy in bed surrounded by a variety of stuffed animals. As night falls and things quiet down, the melodic text describes the animals doing many of the things that a child would do while preparing for bed. For example, a lion brushes all of his teeth and a toucan counts sheep. Throughout, bold primary colors imbue the vivid and eye-catching illustrations. A cartoon art style illustrates large animal characters, crafted with combinations of geometric and tubular shapes. The peaceful and relaxing tone paired with simple yet beautiful illustrations makes this book truly one of a kind. VERDICT A great bedtime read that will be enjoyed again and again.—Deanna Smith, Pender County Public Library, NC

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