Wald der Träume: Gute-Nacht-Bilderbuch mit Reimen für Kinder ab 3 Jahren

by Karen Jameson

Komm nach Hause, kleiner Bär! Mit zauberhaften Reimen und verträumten Illustrationen erzählt dieses Buch eine Gute-Nacht-Geschichte der besonderen Art.

Ein Wald bei Sonnenuntergang, ein Mädchen, ein Hund, viele Waldtiere. Streife mit dem kleinen Mädchen und seinem Hund durch die Wälder und wünsche Bär, Rehkitz und Fuchs eine gute Nacht.

Genres: Picture Books, Poetry, Nature, Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 27, 2020

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

American author Karen Jameson and French illustrator Marc Boutavant joint forces in this lovely bedtime book featuring the creatures of the forest. As a young girl and her dog walk through the evening woods, the narrative calls a variety of creatures, from bears to turtles, back to their home, and to the nighttime rest. The book concludes as girl and dog also head for home and bed...

Although I do read many, many picture-books, I was not familiar with either Jameson or Boutavant's work, when I happened across Woodland Dreams at my public library recently, and being much struck by the beautiful cover art, picked it up on a whim. I'm so glad I did, as I found it absolutely charming! The rhyming text reads well, and is both descriptive and lulling, while the artwork is just lovely. My favorite scene, from both a narrative and visual standpoint, was the one devoted to the fox: "Come home, Swift Legs. / Furry schemer / Red-tailed dreamer / Night wind's blowing. Trot this way. / Mountain den's your hideaway." Recommended to young animal lovers, and to picture-book readers looking for delightful new bedtime books.

[Jeimy · Rating 5 out of 5]

You had me with the stunning end papers. However, the entire book is gorgeous and lovely and I wish I had an excuse to buy it. Who am I kidding? I’ll probably buy it anyway.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet! Love the rhyme scheme and the various woodland creatures hurrying home to snuggle up for sleep. Love the curious child exploring the woods near their home, drawing what they see (don’t miss the end pages – adorable!) before coming to a cozy home and bed, too. I also recommend the author's Farm Lullaby.

[Dactylaura · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5 🌟 c'était trop mims!! j'ai adoré les dessins des animaux, le texte est poétique, en tout cas la traduction est super jolie 🥰

[Juli Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet, sleepy delight. Vigorous language and playful illustrations. I want this book read to me like pretty much every night, and I'm 30.

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Mrs Heidrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up to 4

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book! I could look at it over and over again.

[Terminus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ich geh jetzt auch schlafen

[Tina Hoggatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marc Boutevant's glorious illustrations illuminate this journey through the woods, as a young girl accompanied by her dog observes and draws various animals. Each retreats at night to their favored shelter, as does the girl at story's end, asleep in her loft. A lovely bedtime read aloud.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humans tend to shelter inside at day's end. Some activities are better enjoyed and accomplished within their homes. If we should venture outside, a whole new world greets us. In the absence of light, shadows rule, creating new forms. Our senses of hearing and smelling are heightened.

For those of us with canine companions, strolls are taken at all hours of the day and night, but those after dark are particularly spellbinding. Our partners on those walks do so with elevated senses. They alert us to things we might not notice. Sometimes they do this as a protective measure. Other times, it is as if they want us to see, hear, or smell what they see, hear and smell. Woodland Dreams (Chronicle Books, October 27, 2020) written by Karen Jameson with pictures by Marc Boutavant is an ode to forest creatures, ten in number. It is a poetic goodnight with rich, stunning artwork for each one.


My full recommendation: https://librariansquest.blogspot.com/...

[Silvia Sim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quest’opera mi ha affascinata dal primo momento in cui l’ho vista. Testo e illustrazioni si elevano a vicenda, ottenendo così un prodotto magistrale.

Il libro ha un andamento placido, come il paesaggio in cui è ambientato, il che gli conferisce una grande coerenza interna. La storia di sfondo si coglie dalle immagini, mentre il testo – genuinamente poetico – racconta degli abitanti del bosco, uno in ogni coppia di facciate. Ogni descrizione inizia con una sorta di invocazione, che si ripete come un rassicurante refrain. Le strofe sono tutte quartine, ma con rime di diverso tipo, garantendo così un ritmo diversificato quel poco da mantenere l’attenzione.

Nonostante lo stile apparentemente semplice, è un’opera che unisce argutezza, dolcezza e fascino e il volume è ricco di dettagli che portano a leggerlo ancora e ancora.

[Wickerbaby Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been meaning to post about “Woodland Dreams,” by Karen Jameson, for months now, because it’s such a beautiful bedtime story. Each page has a short goodnight poem to each of the animals that “Small Boots” encounters on a walk through the woods with her dog. The poems are lyrical tongue-twisters that describe their subjects so uniquely. Ella asks for it as a bedtime story often, but I think I enjoy reading at as much as she enjoys hearing it. It is such a cozy book—the perfect winter bedtime story! ❄️ 🐿 🍁

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

So lovely. A little girl and her dog walk home through the woods in the evening noticing all the animals settling in for the night. Each double-spread shows an animal they see and has a verse calling the animal to rest in their homes. The information is accurate but it's more about the poetry and the cozy feel. I love how the girl has her notebook to draw each animal and how she's tucked into her warm loft in a log cabin at the end.

Great to take kids outside with their own notebooks to listen and draw and write and think.

[Andrea Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic! A wonderful poem broken into different stanzas for different snoozing animals. This immediately called to mind Snow Birds which I read earlier this year, but the writing is much smoother. The illustrations are gorgeous and prominently feature an image of the animal being talked about. My one sadness was that there wasn't a better image of the fish. I love fish. A beautiful bedtime book.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Say goodnight to woodland animals as they prepare to sleep. Golly, this might somehow be contagious for a human picture book reader.

Expect poetic language aplenty.

Also, author Karen Jameson has provided affectionate nicknames for many of the woodland creatures, such as any mother (who was human) might call her child. Nicknames such as:

* Strong beak
* Honey trickster
* Dizzy dipper

FIVE STARS for a sweet and highly creative sleepytime book.

[Mawi · Rating 5 out of 5]

My dog passed away a week ago… It’s been a hard time for me since it happened. This book allows me to relive those strolls we had together, through the forests, late at night or very early in the morning. We loved taking our time and observing our surroundings, just like the little girl and her dog in this beautiful story.
Thank you K.Jameson and M.Boutavant for making me relive those magical moments that I already miss and will forever. ❤️

[Rebecca Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lyrical and lovely book about a young girl walking through the woods as all the woodland creatures (and the girl herself) are called home at bed time. Beautiful illustrations, calming tone. Great for bedtime. Excellent choice for littles who are fond of animals. I also like that it shows a young girl out exploring with only her dog as a companion.

[Bonnie Grover · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Come home Big Paws. Berry picker, honey trickster, shadows deepen in the glen. Lumber back inside your den.” Woodland Dreams has a vintage feel that I fell in love with. It’s time to say goodnight to all the woodland creatures and when everyone is burrowed in, you will be too.

[Alissa Tsaparikos · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely book steeped in nature. Each page identifies a different animal with poetical hints. The animals are never named specifically but are still well known enough to be recognizable by sight, making it a good guessing game for readers.

[Caity · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a cute book. I loved the cadence of the writing it feels cozy as you wander through the forest following the little girl. The sleepy illustrations are well done and so sweet. It's a great little bedtime adventure, and way to wind down the night.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The artwork is gorgeous and the rhymes are sweet. I could spend a long time gazing at the drawings, so rich in their color and such a beautiful representation of nature as the child walks home, acknowledging the wonderful creatures that live in nature all around her.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely collection of nighttime rituals for different animals. The left side of most pages shows a little girl who has her own names for woodland animals. The right side shows the animals preparing for sleep. The rhyme and rhythm will delight children at bedtime.

[Bethe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful autumn woodland story as a young girl and her dog walk thru the forest, sketching the animals as they get ready for sleep. Great rhyming text. Lovely illustrations, girl’s sketches, and back cover art.

[Ginger Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is beautiful! The rhythm is so calming and the descriptions of the animals as they get ready to sleep are sweetly creative. My kids like the book too, but I have read it several times even without them :)

[Lynnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very soothing bedtime book. the pictures are very soft and warm. the story is interesting going through the different animals. the rhyming is fine. it's definitely a different rhythm, but I think it causes the reader to slow down which is perfect for bedtime. my toddler really enjoys this book.

[Allison Ballenger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woodland Dreams is a beautiful book that celebrates nature and the coziness of home. Jameson's poetry combined with Boutavant's illustrations make every page a work of art.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cozy and poetic. Reminds me of books from my childhood. Loved the child journaling what she experiences as she heads home.

[Supriya Kelkar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another beautiful book by Karen Jameson with stunning art by Marc Boutavant.

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a cute book about woodland creatures! ! Loved it! Perfect for storytime & a great bedtime read!