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Go to Sleep, Little Farm

by Mary Lyn RAY

1 CD. 15 min. $15.75. Recorded Books. 2015. ISBN 9781490660080. digital download.

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K-Gr 2—On a quiet farm a variety of creatures are preparing for sleep: gray mice hide under roots, a beaver makes a bed in a bog, and a little girl prepares to go to sleep. The sweet storyline and crafty wordsmithing combine for a work that children will love to listen to before going to bed. Such lines as "Somewhere a story goes to sleep in a book/ Somewhere a worm sleeps in the dirt" keeps the listener engaged. Narration by Maria Cabezas is rhythmic and calming, perfect for a relaxing story time or bedtime. Young listeners will enjoy hearing about animals' bedtime routines while the little girl prepares for her bedtime alongside them. This is a home run with a cozy feel that rivals Goodnight Moon.

VERDICT Recommended for all collections.

Reviewed by Jessica Gilcreast, Bedford High School, NH , Apr 01, 2015

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