Baby, Sleepy Baby

By Atinuke

Illustrated by Angela Brooksbank

A bedtime lullaby for the special baby in your life.

Baby, sleepy baby, I'll sing down the stars Till they dance right into your room. A beautiful and lyrical book that celebrates the warmth and tenderness of wrapping baby in night-time's embrace. Based on a Nigerian lullaby sung to Atinuke by her father, this story delights in the magical moments shared with a whole family and their baby at bedtime.

Categories: Picture Books

For readers aged: 3+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781529516821
  • Published: 01 Feb 2024
  • Price: £7.99
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  • Size: 280 x 248 mm
  • Pages: 32

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'Featured in The Bookseller's January 2022 previews.' The Bookseller

'A star-sprinkled, poetic lullaby with tender, frothy pictures full of babies, of different races, being cuddled by their mothers and fathers. One to calm tiny children.' The Sunday Times

'This dreamy, unrhymed lullaby for the tiniest listeners is based on a song from the author’s own childhood. Illustrated in soft moonlit tones, it’s filled with smiles, stars and a sense of boundless love.' Guardian

'It is a beautifully illustrated book with a calming poetic text. A great choice that we’ve been enjoying as part of our night time reading.' Books Up North

'A star-sprinkled, poetic lullaby with tender, frothy pictures full of babies, of different races, being cuddled by their mothers and fathers. One to calm tiny children.' The Sunday Times

'Ideal for bedtimes, this lyrical beauty celebrates the specialness of family time. Little ones will delight in seeing clear depictions of another baby's smiley face up close — safe and secure — enveloped by love. With soothing, rich text and gentle repetition, this tenderly crafted book is inspired by a Nigerian lullaby.' Inclusive Books for Children

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