About the book
“With a shimmering radiance and gentle tone, this title will be welcome in every children’s collection.” —School Library Journal
Baby, happy baby, I’ll sing down the stars
till they dance right into your room.
It’s bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns cuddling and singing this sleepy baby to bed. One by one the baby’s sister, grandmother, father, and mother call on the winds, the clouds, the stars, and the moon to sail and rock and delight their little one until dreams take over. Author Atinuke and illustrator Angela Brooksbank reunite for this gentle picture book—based on a song that Atinuke’s father sang to her in Nigeria—to evoke the warmth and tenderness of wrapping a child in nighttime’s embrace and celebrate the moments families share with their sleepy babies at bedtime.
Editions of Baby, Sleepy Baby
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781536229905
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9781536219869
Read an Excerpt
“With a shimmering radiance and gentle tone, this title will be welcome in every children’s collection.” —School Library Journal
Baby, happy baby, I’ll sing down the stars
till they dance right into your room.
It’s bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns cuddling and singing this sleepy baby to bed. One by one the baby’s sister, grandmother, father, and mother call on the winds, the clouds, the stars, and the moon to sail and rock and delight their little one until dreams take over. Author Atinuke and illustrator Angela Brooksbank reunite for this gentle picture book—based on a song that Atinuke’s father sang to her in Nigeria—to evoke the warmth and tenderness of wrapping a child in nighttime’s embrace and celebrate the moments families share with their sleepy babies at bedtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baby, Sleepy Baby about?
“With a shimmering radiance and gentle tone, this title will be welcome in every children’s collection.” —School Library Journal
Baby, happy baby, I’ll sing down the stars
till they dance right into your room.
It’s bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns cuddling and singing this sleepy baby to bed. One by one the baby’s sister, grandmother, father, and mother call on the winds, the clouds, the stars, and the moon to sail and rock and delight their little one until dreams take over. Author Atinuke and illustrator Angela Brooksbank reunite for this gentle picture book—based on a song that Atinuke’s father sang to her in Nigeria—to evoke the warmth and tenderness of wrapping a child in nighttime’s embrace and celebrate the moments families share with their sleepy babies at bedtime.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Baby, Sleepy Baby?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts > Children’s picture books > Picture storybooks > Picture storybooks: bedtime stories, sleep and dreams
Where can I read a sample of Baby, Sleepy Baby?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781536229905
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Baby, Sleepy Baby?
Atinuke
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Baby, Sleepy Baby is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781536229905) and altformat(ISBN 9781536219869)
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