Wynken and Blynken are two little eyes,
and Nod is a little head,
And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies
is a wee one's trundle-bed.
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
Eugene Field (1850-1895) is best known for his children's poetry.
Johanna Westerman is a graduate of Scripps College, where she majored in studio art. She has illustrated numerous books for children. She lives in Altadena, California.
Target Age: 4-8
Northsouth Books
Pub Date: August 01, 1998
ISBN: 9781558589988
0.11" H x 11.3" L x 8.47" W
32 pages
paperback