A Lullaby for Little One

by Dawn Casey, Charles Fuge (Illustrator)

Overview

At the end of a lovely day, Big Daddy Rabbit knows that a special lullaby is exactly what’s needed.

At the end of a lovely day full of laughter and fun, little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit have time for one last game. All their woodland friends join in, too — woo-hoo! — but when little Bunny gets tired of all of the hullabaloo, Big Daddy Rabbit knows that a special lullaby is exactly what’s needed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763686611
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	03/07/2017
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	20
Product dimensions:	8.31(w) x 8.31(h) x 0.76(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Dawn Casey traveled in Africa and Asia before working in a garden studio, publishing multicultural children's books. She now dreams up her own stories, inspired by the everyday magic of the world. She lives with her husband, two little ones, and a tabby cat.

Charles Fuge has been writing and illustrating since 1988. Published while he was in art school, his first picture book won the Mother Goose Award for best newcomer to children's books. He lives in England with his partner, Sarah, and their son, Ollie.

Editorial Reviews

…A Lullaby for Little One is lovely but would hardly stand out—except that it features a father rabbit caring for his offspring…This father is not just showing up; he's emotionally keyed in, too.

The New York Times Book Review - Maria Russo

Casey's rollicking rhyming text describes their romp, which draws the attention and enthusiastic participation of other woodland creatures. ... Fuge masterfully paints cheery bucolic scenes in watercolor. ... Young readers ... will relate to Little One's abrupt swing from rambunctious fun one moment and overwhelmed unhappiness at the unexpected result in the next. ... Sure to satisfy toddlers and preschoolers, this father-child tale will warm many hearts.
—Kirkus Reviews

A Lullaby for Little One is a warmhearted and wonderful read-aloud story, ideal for bedtime.
—Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher

12/01/2014
PreS—It's early evening, but there's still time to play, so Daddy Bunny entices Baby Bunny to enjoy the remaining hours. The two chase each other, laughing and leaping in the lush, green woods. They whoop, and they swoop, and Owl calls out, "Whoo." Mouse plays peek-a-boo, and Bear joins in the fun as well. But after so much excitement and play, Baby Bunny whimpers, "Boo-hoooooo!" The youngster is very tired, so his father picks him up and carries him home, singing, "Hush-a-bye, Little One," as the sun sets over the meadow. In the last illustration, the pair is snuggled up for the night. "I love you, Little One," he says. "Sweet dreams and good night." The gentle, doe-eyed characters are rendered in soft-toned watercolors. Each page has very few words, which are printed in large type. This book will be suitable for one-on-one sharing and in collections where additional stories about fathers are desired.—Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA

School Library Journal

2014-11-18
"Down in the woods in the evening sun, / Big Daddy Rabbit said, ‘Come, Little One!' " So begins this tender book as a furry father and son make the most of the day's last light to play. Casey's rollicking, rhyming text describes their romp, which draws the attention and enthusiastic participation of other woodland creatures. Soon Owl, Mouse and Bear—"the big happy crew"—"[dance] and they [shout] and all [sing] ‘Ya-hoooooo!' " But when some whirling and twirling finds the forest friends piled up "in a glorious heap," poor Little One is left a bit sad and shaken. Fuge masterfully paints cheery bucolic scenes in watercolor. His close-ups of the rabbits convincingly show the soft texture of their fur as well as their loving bond through their large eyes and postures. Although the rabbits often run upright instead of on all fours, young readers won't mind. Instead, they will relate to Little One's abrupt swing from rambunctious fun one moment and overwhelmed unhappiness at the unexpected result in the next. All of the animals, regardless of size, show genuine concern at the sight of Little One's tears. But Big Daddy Rabbit knows exactly what is needed—a hug and a lullaby gently soothe. Sure to satisfy toddlers and preschoolers, this father-child tale will warm many hearts. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews