Twinkle, twinkle, little star by David Ellwand
Old Barn Books, 2017. ISBN 9781910646243
(Ages: 1-3) Musical book. Rhyme. Board book. This board book
features photographs of David Ellwand's vintage teddies (also seen
in previous publications such as Wheels on the bus) and a
push-button violin recording of 'Twinkle twinkle little star'.
The teddies are shown being serenaded by their father's violin
playing as they settle down for sleep and drift into dreams (of
dancing on the moon). The first and last pages use the original
version of the rhyme, with extra lines added to the middle: 'Hush
now, hush now, little teds, Climb into your cosy bed... ' Young ones
will love pushing the button and singing along to the recording with
the words they already know and pointing out familiar things within
the pictures (rockets, stars, moon, etc.). This extended version of
the classic rhyme makes for a great bedtime lullaby and the warm,
calming illustrations will help to settle young children for sleep.
Nicole Nelson