Customer Reviews

Close Your Eyes

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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.

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.

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.

My son loves this book and it's a great way to prepare him for bed. Its words are simple and easy to remember. He's already memorized parts of the book (as have we). And the pictures are great. Colorful and full of recognizable objects and animals. My son actually anticipates each page. I'd recommend this book to anyone who uses reading stories as part of the bedtime ritual.

My aunt bought me this book for Christmas when I was about three or four, back in the late 70's when it was new. I loved it. It was my favorite book. My mom used to read it to me over and over again. I still have it, even though saddly the original cover is no longer with it. And I will never get rid of it. To this day I still every once in a while pull it off the shelf and read it, remembering those nights long ago when my mom was reading it to me. This is a great book, and if you can find a copy of it somewhere, I would highly recomend picking it up.

Having spent hundreds of hours reading dozens of books to my children, this remains my favorite. It's a wonderful bedtime story told on two levels. Parents who've struggled with an energetic youngster will appreciate the warmth of the text and the illustrations. Children enjoy the unique manner in which the pictures compliment the story. I have searched for this book for years, since it is the perfect gift for new parents, and am grateful that it is being reissued. I can hardly wait to give it to friends.

I received a copy of this book from a book club before my daughter turned two. It was immediately one of her favorites and we read it so much we both (still) have it memorized.

She's almost out of high school now but recently had surgery. When the pain was really bad, I would recite this story to her and it would relax her immediately...just like it did when she was very young.

I just purchased another copy for a co-worker and hope she enjoys it with her children as much as we have.

I first read this book to my son at bedtime 26 years ago. With its amazing pictures and lovely message, it was our favorite bedtime story. Since then I buy it for every babyshower I attend. I wish it was still available new, but fortunately I am able to find good used copies!

Having spent hundreds of hours reading dozens of books to my children, this remains my favorite. It's a wonderful bedtime story told on two levels. Parents who've struggled with an energetic youngster will appreciate the warmth of the text and the illustrations. Children enjoy the unique manner in which the pictures compliment the story. I have searched for this book for years, since it is the perfect gift for new parents, and am grateful that it is being reissued. I can hardly wait to give it to friends.