Hush Little Baby
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1997 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Hush Little Baby

By Sylvia Long

A mother soothes her child with promises of nature's gifts.

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24 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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In a heartwarming twist on a classic lullaby, a mother gently lulls her child to sleep, offering the comfort of a quilt, the melody of a banjo, and the serene beauty of nature. As night falls, each promise weaves a tapestry of love and tranquility, inviting young readers to dream alongside the soothing rhythm of her words. What wonders will the night bring as the child drifts into slumber?

From the publisher

In this variation on the classic lullaby, a mother soothes her child to sleep with the promise of such things as a quilt, a banjo tune, and the sights and sounds of nature.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
153
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
Books about bedtimeBooks about babiesBooks about getting ready for bedBooks about lullabiesBooks about folk songs
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A beautifully illustrated rendition of a classic lullaby!

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~0.1
F&P level
~A
Publication
Published
September 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780811822909

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