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Journey through the Northwest with some of our favorite regional board books.
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Synopses & Reviews
Perfect for fans of The Runaway Bunny, this soothing read-aloud will help get little ones ready for bed.
This beloved bedtime story is filled with baby animals and their mothers: an otter tucks her little one into a kelp forest bed; a family of brown bears snuggle all through the winter; a humpback whale sings a song to soothe her calf. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, I Would Tuck You In was created by husband-and-wife author and artist team Mitchell Watley and Sarah Asper-Smith who make their home in Juneau, Alaska.
Review
"If you're looking for a serious case of the warm-fuzzies combined with some fun facts about animals, 'I Would Tuck You In' by Sarah Asper-Smith might just be a great book to pick up and snuggle with the kiddos to read."
Capital City Weekly
Review
"...a thin but delightful book for children ages 3 to 7 about the caring relationship of mothers toward their offspring in the northern wilderness. The small factoids are fun too."
The Herald
Review
"This is a sweet sharing book that is as warm as a bear hug."
Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's and Young Adult Literature
About the Author
Sarah Asper-Smith makes her home in Juneau, Alaska, where she works for herself as an artist and designer. She finds much of her inspiration in the beauty that surrounds her. Although originally from Texas, Mitchell Watley now calls Alaska home.
When he is not collaborating with his wife, Sarah, on an artistic project or a delicious meal, he can often be found painting in his studio. This is their first children's book together.