DESCRIPTION
How would a clock, nightlight, or teddy bear say good night? In this enchanting poetry collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and thirteen other poets imagine the wishes whispering through a young girl’s bedroom as she falls asleep. The bookshelf’s stories curl through her head; the pillow transforms into a hot air balloon; the rocking horse waits expectantly for tomorrow’s adventures. Stunning gouache illustrations by Jen Corace offer new details to discover with every reading.
Perfect for bedtime reading and re-reading, Night Wishes will transport young readers into a wonderful, whimsical world of dreams.
Includes poems by…
- Rebecca Kai Dotlich
- Matt Forrest Esenwine
- Jude Mandell
- Prince Redcloud
- Alice Schertle
- Joyce Sidman
- Eileen Spinelli
- Irene Latham
- Lee Bennett Hopkins
- Nikki Grimes
- Deborah Ruddell
- Darren Sardelli
- Renee LaTulippe
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year List (2021)
REVIEWS
Kirkus Reviews
“A gentle, comforting ticket to beddy-bye—and good dreams.”
Booklist
“A soothing, reassuring choice for bedtime reading.”
The Horn Book Magazine
“Children will enjoy finding the repeating motifs and appreciate the soothing, snuggly poetry.”
Publishers Weekly
“An imaginative anthology sure to send readers straight to sweet dreams.”