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Hush, Little Alien
In this adaptation of the old lullaby "Hush little baby," an extraterrestrial child is promised an assortment of outer space presents ending with a goodnight kiss from his adoring father
24 pages, Board book
First published January 1, 1999
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October 24, 2009
Daniel Kirk’s always charming illustrations hit the mark yet again in this re-mix of “Hush, Little Baby.” Papa Alien accompanies his little one as they go on an intergalactic adventure, and if sometimes things don’t go just right, Papa knows just what to do (even when the antics of the little one – careful with that laser beam! – cause some mayhem). “And when that rocket ship takes flight, Papa’s gonna give you a kiss good night!” This one is as fun to look at as it is to sing at bedtime. Additionally, the aliens are gentle and sweet enough for even the youngest of children to look at before lights-out.
July 24, 2017
My daughter loved this one. Especially when I sang the words......
June 28, 2019
Fun idea, but I found the illustrations to be unappealing. I was especially creeped out by the dad giving his baby a living, screaming astronaut as a toy.
May 11, 2021
This is fun to read with very cute pictures. Perfect good night book.
June 25, 2011
Ever thought about what alien moms and dads might sing to their little outer space babies to get them ready for bed at night? Wonder no more; Hush, Little Alien is the perfect lullaby for those little moon-men and those who wish they were little moon-men.
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September 3, 2010
I discovered this for my kids a few years back. I am so in love with this book that not only do I buy it for every little boy we know, but I even wrote the author to let him know how beloved his book was to our family. He replied with a very kind email, and I can't say a week goes by where we do not sing or read this book. It is a must have for any family.
April 23, 2012
Great book, great rhythm, great beat. Awesome rhyming. It is a great book to read to children when they are about to take a nap, or go to bed at night. The colors, and illustrations are great. Easy to read and comprehend.
An activity I would do with this book is that each day before takiing their nap, I will have a different child everyday read the book to their classmates.
An activity I would do with this book is that each day before takiing their nap, I will have a different child everyday read the book to their classmates.
May 3, 2019
This is my youngest child's current favorite and we read it several million times a day. I started a bad precedent by singing it the first time -- learn from my mistake! Don't let your kids know it's a song or you'll have to sing it forever.
Super cute and sweet for the under-five rocketship loving set.
Super cute and sweet for the under-five rocketship loving set.
August 25, 2008
I love Daniel Kirk and Hush Little Baby is a great song so you think I'd give this one five stars but.... I don't know, I just don't love it. I think maybe the illustrations of the aliens just doesn't do it for me - so maybe it's just a personal bias.
December 31, 2011
Another hand-me-down from the cousins and a great hit. A lovely adaptation of "Hush, Little Baby," set in outer space. Danny picked this at bedtime for a week running. He said he'd read it at school.
June 20, 2012
I loved this retake on the classic "Hush, Little Baby Song." Young readers will love it too. A fun read and sing along book for all. It would be fun to sing it, then have the students echo what was just said.
October 24, 2007
With lines like "and if that shooting star's too hot, papa's gonna find you an astronaut", How can you go wrong?
Very sweet and funny, with wonderful illustrations.
Very sweet and funny, with wonderful illustrations.
August 25, 2008
An alien version of the song Hush, Little Baby. Nice to have fun examples where the dad is the center of closeness.
March 20, 2009
Good book you can sing, and use for preschool storytimes.
May 10, 2009
This is one of my favorite storytime books of all time. Anytime I start reading this I get major quiet and kids locked onto me and the book. Love it. Wish it were still in print. Ages 2+
June 1, 2011
My 2 yr old son's favorite book.
June 29, 2011
This book was darling with amazing pictures. I think that children will love to listen to this book.
August 10, 2016
Another hand-me-down from the cousins and a great hit. A lovely adaptation of "Hush, Little Baby," set in outer space.
December 30, 2011
Another hand-me-down from the cousins and a great hit. A lovely adaptation of "Hush, Little Baby," set in outer space.
May 19, 2012
My preschool class loves this and knows every word. This was our just-before-naptime book for an extended run.
March 21, 2012
This book is so cute for the little ones! Love it!
May 3, 2012
My favorite take on the this traditional song. Unfortunately, this book is currently unavailable new. How sad!
June 6, 2012
In this take off an alien father promises his little alien a variety of things, from an astronaut to a satellite. This was well received by older & younger children at the PJ storytime.
September 21, 2012
Loved this.
February 18, 2013
One of my all time favorite children's books :)
January 10, 2016
(3.5 stars)
August 22, 2015
n this adaptation of the old lullaby, Hush, little baby, an extraterrestrial child is promised an assortment of outer space presents ending with a goodnight kiss from his adoring father.
June 2, 2016
Nice story to sing to the familiar lullaby.
August 28, 2016
So cute and fun!
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