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lagobond's review
3.0
This bedtime book travels from a room with a doubtlessly not-at-all-tired child "tucked up in bed"... to alternating sweeping and cozy views of the slowly darkening land, with its various kinds of farm animals and wild creatures... and finally back to the now-dark bedroom with its peacefully-sleeping inhabitant.
I adore the illustrations. There's lots to see, but it's not overwhelming. Little ones can count cows and bunnies and birds if they'd like, or just let the whole thing wash over them as their eyes glaze over. Friendly snoozing critters and soft, soothing colors help kiddos settle down. The almost imperceptible darkening of the scenery is masterfully done, much like it is in [b:Goodnight Moon|32929|Goodnight Moon|Margaret Wise Brown|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1439223893l/32929._SX50_.jpg|1086867]. But unlike Goodnight Moon, I don't see this book becoming a classic, or at least not in this translation, because the language does. not. flow. at. all, and that really bothers me here. If I had a child and if there weren't so many better bedtime books*, I'd consider re-writing the text, because I really, really dislike it. That's a shame, because this easily could have been a five-star book otherwise.
* [b:Goodnight Moon|32929|Goodnight Moon|Margaret Wise Brown|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1439223893l/32929._SX50_.jpg|1086867] / [b:10 Minutes till Bedtime|773915|10 Minutes till Bedtime|Peggy Rathmann|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347463426l/773915._SX50_.jpg|759967] / [b:Bedtime for Monsters|12897364|Bedtime for Monsters|Ed Vere|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1509605649l/12897364._SX50_.jpg|18051492], just to name three that are wonderful in every way.
I adore the illustrations. There's lots to see, but it's not overwhelming. Little ones can count cows and bunnies and birds if they'd like, or just let the whole thing wash over them as their eyes glaze over. Friendly snoozing critters and soft, soothing colors help kiddos settle down. The almost imperceptible darkening of the scenery is masterfully done, much like it is in [b:Goodnight Moon|32929|Goodnight Moon|Margaret Wise Brown|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1439223893l/32929._SX50_.jpg|1086867]. But unlike Goodnight Moon, I don't see this book becoming a classic, or at least not in this translation, because the language does. not. flow. at. all, and that really bothers me here. If I had a child and if there weren't so many better bedtime books*, I'd consider re-writing the text, because I really, really dislike it. That's a shame, because this easily could have been a five-star book otherwise.
* [b:Goodnight Moon|32929|Goodnight Moon|Margaret Wise Brown|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1439223893l/32929._SX50_.jpg|1086867] / [b:10 Minutes till Bedtime|773915|10 Minutes till Bedtime|Peggy Rathmann|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347463426l/773915._SX50_.jpg|759967] / [b:Bedtime for Monsters|12897364|Bedtime for Monsters|Ed Vere|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1509605649l/12897364._SX50_.jpg|18051492], just to name three that are wonderful in every way.
libraryrobin's review
2.0
A real snoozer, which is what a bedtime story should be. Nice, calm illustrations pair well with the text.
kailey_luminouslibro's review
3.0
A little cat roams about the countryside at sunset, observing how all the animals are settling down to sleep. The cows, foals, piglets, rabbits, and lambs are all going to sleep. Finally the cat arrives at home to nestle at the foot of a child's bed for the night.
The text sort of rhymes part of the time, and doesn't rhyme the rest of the time. Not really sure what was happening there. The story briefly describes the animals nestling down to sleep in their burrows, pastures, and dens. And there is a repeating phrase, "Even cats are going to sleep, as bedtime's nearly here."
The art style is soft and impressionistic with subtle colors. I'm not super impressed with the art; it's fine, but not amazing. Maybe that's just my own personal taste. It looks too messy to me.
I liked that each scene shows the focus of the next scene in the distant background. So while the cat is at the house, you can see a distant field of cows; and the next page is the cat in the field of cows. And in the distance you can see the next destination, the pig pen. It's a clever way to show the little journey the cat goes on to explore the countryside before bed.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
The text sort of rhymes part of the time, and doesn't rhyme the rest of the time. Not really sure what was happening there. The story briefly describes the animals nestling down to sleep in their burrows, pastures, and dens. And there is a repeating phrase, "Even cats are going to sleep, as bedtime's nearly here."
The art style is soft and impressionistic with subtle colors. I'm not super impressed with the art; it's fine, but not amazing. Maybe that's just my own personal taste. It looks too messy to me.
I liked that each scene shows the focus of the next scene in the distant background. So while the cat is at the house, you can see a distant field of cows; and the next page is the cat in the field of cows. And in the distance you can see the next destination, the pig pen. It's a clever way to show the little journey the cat goes on to explore the countryside before bed.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
amalia1985's review
5.0
‘’Come now, little one, it’s time to go to sleep.
All the little children are tucked up in bed.
Everyone is going to sleep, now that night is near.’’
A beautiful, tender bedtime story of how Nature slowly prepares to welcome the night and its serenity, to forget the day’s troubles in the caring arms of Sleep. The child is tucked up in her bed, the cat has fallen asleep amidst a plethora of toys, the animals of the farl and the creatures that find shelter in the forest await for the rising of the moon As the moonlight paints the earth in silver colours, we all seek some peace of mind.
Beautifully lyrical illustrations by Marit Tornqvist turn Astrid Lindgren’s soothing tale into a treasure.
All the little children are tucked up in bed.
Everyone is going to sleep, now that night is near.’’
A beautiful, tender bedtime story of how Nature slowly prepares to welcome the night and its serenity, to forget the day’s troubles in the caring arms of Sleep. The child is tucked up in her bed, the cat has fallen asleep amidst a plethora of toys, the animals of the farl and the creatures that find shelter in the forest await for the rising of the moon As the moonlight paints the earth in silver colours, we all seek some peace of mind.
Beautifully lyrical illustrations by Marit Tornqvist turn Astrid Lindgren’s soothing tale into a treasure.
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