A Celebration of the Seasons: Goodnight Songs: Illustrated by Twelve Award-Winning Picture Book Artists

<i>Some fine day, just run away</i><br><i>To a long unscheduled day</i><br><i>To where great clouds go sailing by</i><br><i>Above the birds and butterfly.</i><br> <br> Fluffy clouds, butterflies, furry bunnies, and life from a bug's-eye view: This stunning sequel to the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Goodnight Songs</i> celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature all year long. Once again, a treasure trove of Margaret Wise Brown's newly uncovered verses receives loving treatment from 12 award-winning artists, including Floyd Cooper, Peter Brown, David Small, Molly Idle, and Bob Staake. From a little bear singing one morning in May to a soft snowfall, mysterious, deep, and glowing, each song is magical. <br><br> An accompanying CD, with lilting songs beautifully composed and sung by Emily Gary and Tom Proutt, makes this the perfect gift for children.