of clover is done,
I'll give you a meadow
where you can run.
And if a hawk comes
gliding down,
I'll show you a nest
safe underground.
And when that hiding
place gets tight ... "
One of the songs I always sang to my kids when they were little was Hush Little Baby. I have carried on that tradition with my granddaughters when are here visiting. Lullabies are very special songs for young ears. The catchy rhymes and calming rhythm bring a feeling of peace and contentment.
David Ezra Stein changes the song up by setting it in the warmth of a sunny spring day. We know those days are coming, although it is hard to believe given the deep freeze that has us in its grip. I thought today, as we await another dump of snow, might be the perfect day to tell you about it. Maybe you are thinking Easter and want a special book to celebrate the arrival of spring-like weather.
A father bunny has to do some coaxing to get his little one to emerge from their burrow. The first thing they do together is to say goodbye to the snow as the sun warms the earth and causes it to melt. Once they are out and about, there is enticement in the the blue sky above and the delicious emerging plant life on the ground. There is so much for the two of them to enjoy together. As they go, the father teaches his little one what he needs to know about this new and wonderful world.
The text is encouraging at every turn, and always informative as the two make their many discoveries. The sunny mixed media illustrations add warmth and delight throughout the singing ... and sing it you will.
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