Papa Fish's Lullaby

by Patricia Hubbell

Popular author Patricia Hubbell's writing exudes charm and whimsy in her many picture books. Papa Fish's Lullaby is no exception! A busy day in an underwater world comes to a close as Papa Fish sings his Little Fish to sleep. Our little fish encounters humpback whales, green sea turtles, sea horses, sea lions, sea otters, dolphins, moon jellies, octopus, geese and gulls. Gorgeous anemones, urchins, algae and coral set the stage. Eaddy's meticulous research on species and region give this book the strength of nonfiction reference, while her soothing images provide the softness and comfort of a bedtime story. Ms. Hubbell's perfectly cadenced rhymes will be swimming in readers' heads long after the book has been closed for the night.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 25, 2007

About the author

Patricia Hubbell has been writing poetry since she was eleven years old.
In 1998, her Wrapping Paper Romp was selected as a Parents Magazine Book of the Year.
Patricia Hubbell lives with her husband, Harold Hornstein, in Easton, Connecticut, the small town where she was born.
Remembering how much their children and grandchildren loved to bounce when they were very young prompted her to write Bouncing Time. "Bouncing is one of the joyous things little kids do," she says. "It reflects their constant enthusiasm."

Reviews

[Patsi Trollinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

The rhyming story in this book (which feels like a very fine song) is quite lovely, but it was Susan Eaddy's colorful clay sculpture illustrations that charmed me most. I've never been to the bottom of the ocean, but surely the experience must be as cheering as this book.

[Nana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Susan Eaddy's clay illustrations are what make this book a feast for the eyes! Her attention to detail is incredible.