A Number Slumber

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 18, 2017

Review

Rhyming vocabulary combined with bright illustrations make this concept book a winner for the preschool age group. Bedtime is obviously portrayed as various animal species prepare for sleep. Dark yet brightly colored backgrounds reinforce the night scenes of each two page spread. The author's use of pastels lends itself to the blurred edges however it can be difficult to see where one animal starts and another ends. Little ones will delight with finding all nine newts as they appreciate all the blankies and bed time toys.

Libraries who collect number concept books will want to add this title. A Number Slumber is perfect as a gift for any pre-school child.

Overall Book Score: very good