Little Quack's Bedtime - Softcover

Thompson, Lauren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0689872569 ISBN 13: 9780689872563

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's, 2004

Synopsis

It's time for Little Quack and his siblings to go to sleep...But there's something glowing in the dark, something hooting in the trees above, and something rustling in the reeds. There's just too much excitement for the ducklings to settle down! But when the stars begin to shine it just might be time for bed, at last.

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Review:

Thompson's Mama Duck and her ducklings return in a tender tale about things that go bump in the night. As Mama Duck readies her little ones for slumber, an assortment of sights and sounds alarms them. With infinite patience, she discloses the mundane sources of the frightful occurrences, reassuring her ducklings that they are simply observing the nighttime patterns of familiar objects. When Little Quack reveals the greatest fear of tots of any species, questioning why the night is so dark, Mama's thoughtful response is bound to resonate with readers of all ages. Anderson's sumptuous full-bleed illustrations are in deep evening hues, with the acrylic medium lending a rich texture to the paintings. As always, he draws each duckling with distinctively individual flare, from daisy hairclip to punk sticky-up. Youngsters will readily identify with the ducklings' anxieties and find themselves soothed by Mama Duck's explanations. The gentle cadence of Thompson's tale coupled with Anderson's rich illustrations makes this an ideal candidate for the last story of the night. (Picture book. 2-6) (Kirkus Reviews)

About the Author:

Lauren Thompson is the author of the bestselling Mouse's First and Little Quack series. She works as an editor and lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and young son. Derek Anderson's vibrant and imaginative illustrations have appeared on cards and in magazines for many years. he lives with his wife in Minneapolis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0689872569
• ISBN 13: 9780689872563
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Anderson Derek