Synopses & Reviews
The tender story of Smudge and his dream to have a brother or sister will appeal to any child awaiting the birth of a new sibling Smudge is the only rabbit in the woods without a brother or sister. His mother tells him to wait for spring, but that is a long way off. In autumn, Smudge builds a leaf-and-twig brother, but he blows away. He builds a snow sister in the winter, but she melts. Will Smudge's wish for a sibling ever come true? This touching tale of the arrival of a new baby is perfectly complemented by gentle illustrations.
Review
"The picture book equivalent of comfort food. It's one of those stories you'll gladly read over and over again."--
The San Diego Union-Tribune"Utterly charming . . . Another winner from the team that brought us Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep."--Booklist
"A moving tribute to the sibling ties that bind."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Review
"The prose is tender, and the illustrations are wondrous depictions of gentle woodland life and domestic burrows. Cross the style of William Steig with that of E. H. Shepard, and you'll have a feel for these precise, sweet drawings. Even in a market crowded with bunny books, this one will be successful." —Booklist
Synopsis
Early one morning, Willa gets up and tries to make her own breakfast. But she's too small to reach anything. Luckily, her older brother, Willoughby, is there to help--and to tell her about the many things she'll be able to do all by herself once she's big.
A cozy companion to the bestselling Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep, this gentle and reassuring story about growing up is just right for every child--big or small.
Synopsis
Willa gets up early one morning and tries to make her own breakfast, but finds she's too small to reach anything. Luckily, her older brother, Willoughby, is there to help--and to tell her about the many things she'll be able to do for herself once she's big. Full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
The cozy sequel to the bestselling
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep is just perfect for every childand#8212;big or small.
About the Author
JOYCE DUNBAR has written more than fifty books for children, including The Very Small and This Is the Star. She lives in Norwich, England.DEBI GLIORI has illustrated many beloved picture books, including Joyce Dunbar's Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep and Tell Me What It's Like to Be Big, along with her own No Matter What and Penguin Post. She lives near Edinburgh, Scotland.