| "It's time for bed little mouse, little mouse,/Darkness is falling all over the house..." (from the first line) Darkness is falling everywhere and little animals are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in for the night. It's time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle down under the covers. Dyer's lovely illustrations work in tandem with Fox's soothing text to "convey a warm feeling of safety and affection" ("School Library Journal"). Full color.
Annotation:
As night falls, various animals prepare their babies for bed. Once the dog, the cat, the snake, the bee, and all the rest have gotten their young ones off to sleep, a human mother tucks her baby into bed for the night. Watercolor illustrations accompany the rhythmic text.
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Author Bio| Mem Fox | | Raised primarily in Rhodesia, Mem Fox wanted to be an actress before becoming an author of books for children. Her first book, POSSUM MAGIC, was published in 1983. In addition to her books for children, she has also written teaching guides and other nonfiction materials. In 1990 she received the Dromkeen Medal, an Australian award for overall contribution to children's literature. |
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