elainemullane's review against another edition
4.0
I love the Nordic setting of this book. This sweet little tale, presented as a lullaby for bedtime, is about a mother watching over her child as she sleeps, protecting her while she is in the land of nod.
The illustrations is this picture book are just beautiful (especially the dragon!) and the words are so melodic they almost read like a song. Any story about a mother's love for her children tugs at my heartstrings, but I especially love how this book captures a mother's power to chase her children's fear away. With old-fashioned verse and words that sound like music, this is a lovely read to add to your child's bedtime routine.
Thank you Netgalley and the author for the opportunity to read this book.
The illustrations is this picture book are just beautiful (especially the dragon!) and the words are so melodic they almost read like a song. Any story about a mother's love for her children tugs at my heartstrings, but I especially love how this book captures a mother's power to chase her children's fear away. With old-fashioned verse and words that sound like music, this is a lovely read to add to your child's bedtime routine.
Thank you Netgalley and the author for the opportunity to read this book.
librarianryan's review
5.0
This book is near perfect. The illustrations are spot on, and it reads more like a lyrical poem than a typical picture book. I almost want it to be a song, but it is okay that it’s not. It’s a bedtime book, without ever mentioning bedtime. LOVE IT! By the way, my favorite illustration is by far the dragon.
asisthesea's review
4.0
This book is an adorable modern illustration of an older lullaby. The language of the lullaby is a bit clunky at times, but flows with an enjoyable cadence and rhythm. Castro's Nordic-themed illustrations are peppy and warm, bringing a wonderful sense of adventure and coziness to the book!
I received this book free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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