Feet Go to Sleep

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond Village Library, Raymond, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 5, 2015

Review

Perfectly charming seaside story full of whimsy and fun. Tossing beach balls, running through the waves, playing games and eating the foods of summer, Fiona is taking full advantage of a perfect summer day.

Like any young child's day, Fiona's has indeed been very active but night has come and it is time for Fiona to go to sleep. Fiona's mother uses the same ritual to get Fiona calm and settled at bedtime. Touching on each part of Fiona's day, her mom touches on each corresponding body part.

"Arms, go to sleep." "Arms were for catching the beach ball. And throwing it, too"

A picture insert shows Fiona lying in her bed with her pet fox with her arms out on top of the covers. On the corresponding page is Fiona playing beach ball catch with her friends.

The illustrations are large, colorful, warm and cheery. A must read and a great book to lull any young child to sleep and remind them of the lovely and pleasant day now past.

Overall Book Score: very good