Hush


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Hush just can't get to sleep, because there is too much to worry about. He learns that sometimes things seem scary. But when looking for sweet dreams, the world is a wonderful place for inspiration. Book five in the Sleep Sweet Series for little ones who need sweet dreams. A wholesome picture story book about the comfort of a parent who has the power to chase away their child’s fears, and about the power of positive thinking. While the world has things that may frighten and overwhelm us, Hush learns to find hope in the world’s light too. In this feel good bedtime story, Hush is helped to calm down and to face his fears with the things that make him happy, so that he can at last go to sleep. This story is perfect for children who feel like ‘everything is wrong’, who may feel unsettled by the realities of our world, and who may also be calmed by the goodness in it. Author Interview: Q. Why did you write the Sleep Sweet Series? As a teacher, I liked the idea of simple, fun stories that could engage readers from babies right up to adults. As an aunty, I liked the idea of easy, short reads to create a positive bedtime tone. As a friend and daughter, I loved the idea of books with symbolic messages that could suit as gifts to express gratitude or hope and support for others. And lastly, as a person who ranges from over-the-top stressed about the state of the world, to way too daydreamy to even see all the problems … I needed a way to highlight all of the joy that gets us through. Q. What can readers expect from the Sleep Sweet Series? Family time, relaxation, and a positive way to help a child to feel calm or sleepy. Or a meaningful gift with a significant message for adults too. These books explore themes of friendship, kindness, gratitude, fun and seeing the positives in the world and people around us. Q. What do you want readers to know about the Sleep Sweet Series? There is a gift inside each story, for when you need to relax and want someone else to do the reading.




Hush, Hush, It's Sleepytime


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All the animals on the farm settle down and go to sleep.




Hush Hush It's Sleepytime


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Hush, Little Puppy


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In this version of the classic lullaby, a boy tries to settle his puppy down to sleep with a lullaby after a day of splashing in the creek, fetching sticks, and chasing sheep.




What this Story Needs is a Hush and a Shush


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"There's honking, quacking, and mooing everywhere. Tthis sleepy pig needs a quieter barn if she's ever going to catch some zzz's!"--Page Web de l'éditeur.




Hush, Baby, Hush!


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A book of traditional lullabies with a difference. Gathered from all over the world, these beautiful, simple songs give a flavour of different parts of the world as well as showing that soothing a baby to sleep is the same the world over. With words in the original language plus the English version, together with a melody line and delightful illustrations by Pam Smy, this is the perfect gift book for parents of new babies. The lullabies come from: Australia (Aboriginal) Austria Bangladesh Brazil Czech Republic England France Greece Greenland Hungary India Iran Iraq Italy Jamaica Japan Korea Malawi Mexico Nigeria Norway Russia Spain Turkey USA (Hopi) Wales West Africa (Yoruba). Listen to an excerpt from Hush, Baby, Hush! by clicking the Resources tab. 1983. We were on a beach in Jamaica. Sunburnt. A man came along selling long leaves of aloe vera to soothe the blistered skin of tourists. His name was Herbert and he had a great beach cry that really got your attention, a sing-song chant that lured you to his basket. We bought a few fronds and struck up a conversation. As usual, we were packing a tape recorder, looking for lullabies and other traditions for our Kitchen Sisters stories on NPR. At first Herbert sang us Chi Chi Buddo, a classic Jamaican children's song. Then he sang us a gorgeous gospel. About an hour later he sang us Hush Baby Hush, as the waves broke behind him, a song his mother sang to him when he was a boy.




Hush Little Ones


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Join baby animals from all around the world as they go to sleep in their natural environments. Stunning illustrations and a warm, lyrical text make this a picture book to treasure and enjoy. Ages 2+.