by Lori Haskins Houran
Illustrations by Petra Brown
Scholastic Press
2013
32 pages
Loving parents--a brown bear, a rabbit, a robin, an alligator, a dolphin, a squirrel, a beaver, a horse, and a cat-- reassure their babies that even when rain is pouring down or when waves are crashing against the beach, their babies will be safe. "I will keep you safe and sound," is repeated as each creature cuddles its child.
The animals are beautifully depicted by illustrator Petra Brown. Using watercolor, brown pencil and a watercolor method known as gouache--in which an opaque pigment is applied in strokes--give the book a soft and warm appearance. The faces of the animal parents are loving and caring. The baby creatures appear happy and content. One page depicts a "...Kitten in the moonlight, Lost...then found, I will keep you safe and sound." The lost kitten looks fearful, but is greeted by his mother and reassured and lovingly cuddled.
Children will appreciate the rhythm and rhyme of this sweet story, and this book is likely to be their favorite new bedtime read.
I Will Keep You Safe and Sound is a great gift for new parents. This book should be included in the Official Parenting Starter Kit!
Highly, highly recommended for pre-school and bedtime. Parents and grandparents must read this loving and caring book to their little ones and continue to keep them safe and sound.
FTC Required Disclaimer: I received the F & G from the publisher. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review.
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