Available with a splendid new cover, this is a warm and gentle story of a father's effort to put his reluctant young child to bed. The lullaby-like text and the dreamy illustrations make Close Your Eyes a perfect bedtime story. "A beautiful and valuable book...[Jeffers'] gifts have never before been so effectively showcased as they are here." -- Publishers Weekly
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From Publishers Weekly
A father successfully induces sleep in his reluctant child in this "beautiful and valuable bedtime book," said PW. Ages 2-6.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is my children's favorite bedtime story.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Close Your Eyes (Paperback)
The lyrical poem and duel illustrations make this book a treasure. Susan Jeffers' illustrations of a father and his child's bedtime struggle add a whimsical touch. We have read this book so many times both my girls can recite it word for word. My eighteen year old daughter is threatening to steal the book when she leaves for college in the fall. I am browsing for additional copies in case she follows through on it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My All-Time Favorite Bedtime Book,
By Bruce Kilday (Sacramento, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Close Your Eyes (Paperback)
Over the years of reading books to my children, Close Your Eyes became both my favorite and my daughter's. The lyrical story is told on two levels, perfectly complimented by the illustrations. As a father, I identify with the dad in the story. My daughter is in college now, but we occasionally recite the story to eachother in our correspondence, and still treasure the countless bedtimes that we read this book together. It is, indeed, the perfect gift for new parents.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book I loved to death,
By A Customer
This review is from: Close Your Eyes (Paperback)
This was my favorite book when I was little. My father read it to me over and over again until I had it memorized! The repetition is wonderful for young readers; even if your children can't read, Jeffers' illustrations are enough to make anyone a little sleepier. I still dream of ending up in the treehouse at the end of the book. It's a pity Close Your Eyes is no longer in print.
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