Hush, Little Baby - by Marla Frazee (Board Book)

About the Book

Available for the first time as a board book, this timeless folk tune is accompanied by pictures that tell the story of a big sister who is the cause behind her baby sibling's wailing. Full color.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"A perfect picture book . . . [A] unique, imaginative interpretation."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"Frazee's skillful drafting . . . makes this a tune easy to sing along with."--The Bulletin

"One of America's greatest children's songs gets the fascinating drawings it deserves. Captivating!"--Pete Seeger

About the Author

MARLA FRAZEE has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers; Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! by Mem Fox; and her own Walk On!: A Guide for Babies of All Ages. She lives in Pasadena, California.