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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 1996 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Hush!
A mother pleads with animals to keep her baby asleep.
32 pages· 405 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A tender lullaby unfolds as a mother gently implores a lizard, monkey, and water buffalo to hush their noises. Will her soothing words keep the baby dreaming peacefully?
From the publisher
A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 405
- Reading age
- 5–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
4.0
“This book is a classic Thai lullaby and has a repetitive cantor to help lull your baby to sleep. An older child would enjoy guessing what animal is coming next or helping recite the text.”
The Notorious RAD
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 17291
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2000
- First published
- March 1, 1996
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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