Tomie dePaola’s appealing art perfectly complements John Graham’s rhythmic text spoken by a little boy to the animals he loves, beginning with a mouse who he tells he would take care of with a furry nest and a nibble of cheese. He goes on to a kitten, a puppy, a lamb, a bunny, and other familiar baby animals until it is getting dark and his father picks him up and gently and lovingly puts him to bed.

Just right for reading to the very young at bedtime or anytime, this long out-of-print title now reappears in a larger format, re-illustrated in beautiful colors by Tomie dePaola.

“A simple and affecting love story . . . a real charmer” —Publishers Weekly

John Graham (1926–2007) was a longtime professor of English at the University of Virginia.

Tomie dePaola is the artist/author of more than 200 books for young readers. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.

Imprint: Putnam Juvenile
Distributor: Penguin Group USA, Inc
Publication Date: 05-01-2008
Pages: 32
Measurements: 20.00in X 10.00in X 0.01in X 0.01lb