I'm sticking to bedtime reads for another day and have a sweet cowboy book, which should delight cowboy fans...oh, there is a partner one for cowgirls, but I decided to take a peek at this one for fun. Living in a rural area with cows and more than a few cow-peeps, this also swings in a direction which hits close to home.
So, grab those hats and boots, and lets see if this read can lead little cowboys to a peaceful slumber.
GOOD NIGHT COWBOY
by Glenn Dromgoole
Illustrated by Barbra Clack
Great Texas Line
Picture Book
24 pages
ages 4 to 8
As sleep comes, the little cowboy's happy heart bids good night to all in his world that has made his day safe and glad. Couplets in lullaby rhythm gently invite little ones to enter sleep, while original artwork guides them from the sweet-smelling cow pony nodding in the shed to the prairie grasses whispering.
MY TIDBITS
Little cowboy fans view one familiar scene after the next and are invited to enjoy the calming atmosphere the entire way through.
There are two books which are a bit like partners, one for cowboys and one for cowgirls. So, both sides can have their fun. The cowboy book starts with hats and boots and, leads on with each page touching moments young cowboys will recognize and dream of. It goes through animals, weather, natural scenes, family, and more. From star-filled skies to colorful sunsets on the horizons, the book settles more and more into calming vibe until the last good night hits.
Each page offers a short, poetic phrase, which sticks directly to the illustration, making it great for more impatient (or tired) listeners. It flows from one moment to the next and creates a gentle atmosphere to lead to the good night, while hitting all of those things which make the cowboy life so inviting.
The illustrations are done with care and carry a more personal touch. The grainier texture gives it a soft appearance with slightly fuzzier lines, which invite to dreams. These invite listeners to gaze at them later on their own.
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