mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
2.0
A fairly old child's bedtime book which is all about trying to get a child to sleep. The text is surprisingly long winded and un-rhyming. The art is pretty good but not exceptional. For our family the children-say-their-prayers would make this book a non-starter. But otherwise this is an okay book. But I expect more from a Caldecott Honor book.
wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
Another case of, "I love it, but not for the reasons the author and artist probably hope for."
There's a religious dystopia here, and it wants to eat someone.
There's a religious dystopia here, and it wants to eat someone.
laurensalisbury's review against another edition
1.0
This book is the vessel for the world's creepiest lion illustration ever. Nostrils for days. *shudders*
daisycakesco's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly don't care for the illustrations. Wow, the criteria for a Caldecott winner has evolved!
sean67's review against another edition
3.0
Another Wise Brown book about saying goodnight, she had a plethora of these type of books, one could be saying goodnight with these books with a different one each nigh for some time!
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
A book talking about how animals sleep. ex. fish sleep with their eyes open.
There is a prayer at the end of the book.
Decent art and a simple story.
There is a prayer at the end of the book.
Decent art and a simple story.
raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
A book about sleeping animals of all kinds with adequate illustrations but very fine rhyming verses.
crystal_reads's review against another edition
2.0
1943 Caldecott Honor
I found it nice, but not outstanding. Angels are almost creepy looking at the end.
I found it nice, but not outstanding. Angels are almost creepy looking at the end.