by Jerry Pinkney

These illustrations have to be seen to be believed! In fact, you may not believe them even then. You will just have to accept that you are holding award-ripe artwork in your hands. The illustrator took the words to the classic lullaby and sprinkled it throughout this visual interpretation.

A cute chipmunk is the, dare we say it, "star" who takes a journey through the many worlds of nature, from insect encounters amongst the tall stalks of grass to sailing away into the deep blue sky in his little sailboat. He is held within the warm arms of nature throughout. It serves to remind us that, in dreams, anything is possible and, if you ask us, we could spend hours in his world.

The way Jerry Pinkney harnesses and blends colors makes them just pop. There are flowers of vibrant peacock blue and green -- even the browns are appealing. And, although magical, these illustrations are not cartoonish. You don't have to be a child to find comfort in this book or an adult to truly appreciate its message. The care and attention to detail and, of course, the song make this one of those treasures that deserves a permanent place on your bookshelf. What you can probably gauge from the small photo of the cover is only a glimpse of what awaits you in within these dreamy pages.  Autographed copies available while supplies last.

Hardcover book, 32 pages

1 1/2 – 4 years