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Overview
Follow the lilting words of L.M. Montgomery, poet and world-renowned author of Anne of Green Gables, as she reveals "The Way to Slumbertown." This classic poem is now a beautifully illustrated lullaby without which no bedtime travels would be complete. As soothing as a mother's embrace, The Way to Slumbertown gently guides children to the world of dreams, as they peacefully drift off to sleep.This enchanting new illustrated version of L. M. Montgomery's poem makes a wonderful gift for small children and their parents. Destined to become a bedtime classic, The Way to Slumbertown can be read aloud to sleepy youngsters, introducing them to the gentle, lyrical magic of traditional poetry.
Part of the Read Me a Poem series—classic poetry with a modern visual twist.
Synopsis
Follow the lilting words of L.M. Montgomery, poet and world-renowned author of Anne of Green Gables, as she reveals The Way to Slumbertown. This classic poem is now a beautifully illustrated lullaby without which no bedtime travels would be complete. As soothing as a mother's embrace, The Way to Slumbertown gently guides children to the world of dreams, as they peacefully drift off to sleep.
granddaughter of L.M. Montgomery - Kate Macdonald Butler
"The visual combination of the words of L. M. Montgomery and the illustrations of Rachel Bédard is breathtakingly beautiful. The artwork is lovely, quite stunning. It is a beautiful book."
Editorials
5 Minutes for Books Blog
"Not only is it a great, calming bedtime story but it is an excellent way to introduce young people to the world and imagination of Ms. Montgomery... beautifully illustrated."Midwest Book Review
"A fanciful and beautiful storybook perfect for reading justbefore bedtime...sure to delight and amaze with its sublime balance of lyrical verse and captivating art."Quill and Quire
"A fanciful and beautiful storybook perfect for reading just before bedtime...sure to delight and amaze with its sublime balance of lyrical verse and captivating art."Quill & Quire
"Replete with lyrical visions and dreamy sentiment, the poem is one we can imagine Anne Shirley herself reading to her own children...No matter what age they live in, children still need comfort and companionship when settling into bed, adn this poem, weritten almost a hundred years ago, srvcies its purpose very well indeed."—July 2005
Kate Macdonald Butler
"The visual combination of the words of L. M. Montgomery and the illustrations of Rachel Bédard is breathtakingly beautiful. The artwork is lovely, quite stunning. It is a beautiful book."—granddaughter of L.M. Montgomery
Book Details
Published
September 1, 2005
Publisher
Lobster Press
Pages
24
Format
Library Binding
ISBN
9781894222983