As children snuggle under their covers, birds tuck their heads under their wings, sheep huddle together in a warm blanket of wool, and even boats and trucks are quiet. 1944 Caldecott Honor Book.
Barbara Bader called this 1943 book, now restored to its original size and format, the first of the true bedtime books. --NYT.
Jean Charlot\'s illustrations are first-rate. sleepy bunnies, sleepy birds, and sleepy children, too, are getting under their covers. . .
Night is coming and small things without words are going to sleep .
Originally published in 1943, this Caldecott Honor book has had its illustrations restored to the original colors of the first edition.
As children snuggle under their covers, birds tuck their heads under their wings, sheep huddle together in a warm blanket of wool, and even boats and trucks are quiet