Hush, Baby Ghostling

July 1, 2009
PreS-KAs a mother ghost is trying to get her youngster to bed, every line and ritual used by humans is turned upside down. The ghostling is scared of the light and is told, Now dream a little nightmare while the ghoulies dance and sway./Dream a dream of darkness where the wild monsters play. The little ghost is afraid that theres a boy hiding in his closet, but Mom assures him that children are only make-believe. After the usual hugs, kisses, and assurance that I love you, the youngster finally falls asleep. The digitally colored bamboo and ink drawings are simple and large. The daytime scenes are pink, and those set at night are often purple. The dream scenes are filled with rather scary creatures of all kinds. The story might be scary for the littlest ones, but kids old enough to understand the wordplay might enjoy it."Ieva Bates, Ann Arbor District Library, MI"

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