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40 pp.
| Harcourt/Browndeer |
September, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-15-201429-2$$15.00
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Frazee has set her spirited, highly original version of the timeless lullaby in Appalachia, supplying as protagonist a little girl who has the bright idea of acquiring items from a traveling tinker to distract her howling infant sibling. The strong story line matches the vigorous, muscular layout and robust illustrations perfectly. The sweetest--and definitely savviest--little version of this particular lullaby to date.