Little Tiger Press Goodnight Sleep Tight

Archie can't sleep. Grandma sings lullabies and tells him a story. She makes a warm milky drink and they cuddle up and count fireflies. Archie feels cosy and happy - but still not in the least bit sleepy! Surely there must be something Grandma can do to help a little bear fall asleep? Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 2-Grandma bear is baby-sitting Archie, who is having trouble falling asleep. She makes sure he has his stuffed animals, sings lullabies, and warms up milk. Even watching dancing fireflies fails to make her drowsy. What finally works is telling him stories about when his mommy was little, especially about putting her to bed. The language has a gentle cadence that is relaxing and soothing. The pastel-colored illustrations complement the story and the pale tones and soft edges give the artwork a cozy, comforting appearance. Some of the spreads are larger than life and will draw reluctant sleepers right into the scenes. The intergenerational relationship alone makes this a worthy addition to any collection. Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA Copyright å¨ Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Booklist PreS-K. Archie, a little bear cub, has a bit of trouble going to sleep when he spends the night at his grandmother's house. Even after Grandma gives him a mug of warm milk, takes him out to watch the fireflies, and sings him a lullaby, he is still wide awake. But when Grandma reminisces about putting his mother to bed years ago, Archie falls under the spell of this familiar bedtime story and slips into sleep. The large, appealing illustrations of the two bears and their surroundings feature many rounded forms that are defined by soft pencil drawings and washed with warm, gentle watercolors. Cozy and reassuring in its words as well as illustrations, this picture book will fit right in with^B children's own bedtime rituals. Carolyn Phelan Copyright å© American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.