Description

Eugene Field s classic bedtime poem–about three children s adventures sailing in a wooden shoe–is brought to life with Johanna Westerman s vivid illustrations. Westerman s minutely detailed watercolors depict a Dutch landscape. The luminosity of the moonlit sea is captured in muted shades of blue that create a soothing mood for the dramatic verse. –School Library Journal Westerman captures the tone of the poem in a fittingly traditional way. . . . a pleasing rendition of an old favorite. –Booklist Westerman s inventive design elements provide a soothing accompaniment for the familiar text, a staple for bedtime reading. –Publishers Weekly