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32 pp.
| Dutton |
April, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-525-47171-4$16.99
(4)
K-3
In this sentimental story, a father reads a bedtime story about animal babies and their parents to his little girl. The double-page spreads include four lines of verse plus an additional line spoken from animal parent to little one ("Panda whispers, 'Dream of climbing'"; "Lemur whispers, 'Hold on tight'"). The text's gentle rhythm is an apt match for the soft, realistic illustrations.