Rock-A-Bye Romp

Turning a beloved lullaby on its head, this wonderful read-aloud pairs playful text and enchanting paintings to create a rollicking escapade with a clever premise and a cozy conclusion. 'Rock-a-bye, Baby, in the treetop. How did you ever get so high up?' That's a good question-and this delightful book weaves a gentle fantasy around the baby who finds himself in that very predicament! A marvelous adventure ensues, taking Baby from the tree branches to a farm full of animals to a ride down the river, and finally on a flight through the night sky into the safety of Mama's arms. 'Gently funny and eminently reassuring expansion of the original rhyme, which replicates the soothing rhythms of the source material . . . Mulazzini's mixed-media paintings play right into the safe, secure mood. Her softly flowing shapes, subdued palette, and quirky details create the sense of a dreamscape.'Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Ashman's fresh take on the classic lullaby 'Rock-A-Bye, Baby' first expands upon and then addresses the nonsensical aspects of the verses . . . A succession of increasingly silly resting or play scenarios for baby. . . Mulazzani's mixed-media art indulges in delightful decorative details . . . A fine addition to the nursery bookshelf for baby and all.'Kirkus Reviews 'Soothing, dreamy art . . . keeps the dark palette and wild adventure from feeling threatening with its friendly animals and personified sun, moon, and occasional trees all keeping watch over the baby. This gently rhyming adventure provides a new take on a classic lullaby that may calm caregivers troubled by lyrics of babies falling from treetops.'School Library Journal

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