Hush, Little Baby
A delightful and original interpretation of a timeless folk lullaby—perfect for all restless babies and their exhausted, but loving, families.
A celebrated illustrator reinvents a familiar lullaby with this story of a baby who will not stop crying and a big sister who tries to help. Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Papa’s gonna buy you a mockingbird. . . . A baby who howls all night, parents at their wits’ end, a peddler whose wagon is filled with toys and animals, and a big sister who accidentally-on-purpose starts it all--these are the players in this delightful and original interpretation of a timeless folk tune. Marla Frazee’s story-in-pictures is a perfect lullaby for all restless babies and their exhausted, loving families.
Awards
Starred reviews in Horn Book and School Library Journal
A School Library Journal Best Book
An ALA Notable Book
Horn Book Fanfare Book 1999
Reviews
★ “A spirited, highly original version of the timeless lullaby, with bold illustrations that convey content so strongly and clearly that the words to the song become a mere touchstone for the progression of the story. The book is funny, honest, energetic without being frenetic, and entirely in synch with itself. The sweetest—and definitely savviest—little version of this particular lullaby to pubdate.”
–Horn Book, starred review
★ “This creative interpretation has all the elements of a perfect picture book.”
–School Library Journal, starred review
“Easily one of the most charming books of the year.”
–Miami Herald
“Marla Frazee's clear narrative pictures... capture the rhythm of the words, the historic particulars of the place, the nighttime farce, and the universal family scenarios of jealousy and love.”
–Booklist
“Frazee's skillful drafting, earth-toned palette, and expressive characterizations add a lively immediacy to this historical piece.”
–Bulletin