Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

by Jane Taylor, Sylvia Long (Illustrator)

Cherished for nearly two centuries, the traditional lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" continues to send children off to dreamland. In this tenderly illustrated edition of the classic rhyme, award-winning artist Sylvia Long touches the hearts of reader yet again. Her detailed watercolors depict a group of animal friends as they make their way home under the night sky to complete their bedtime rituals with their families. The last verse finds each baby animal nested in bed. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is the perfect bedtime story, sure to lull children to sleep.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Nursery Rhymes, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2001

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Reviews

[Clay Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute poem that expresses a child like wonder of creation.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Sylvia Long's artwork and this is certainly a gentle, cozy bedtime read full of lots of cute critters getting ready for bed. But, I just didn't wanted the story to be different/special. But, could have just been my mood as this looks like a highly rated book, overall!

[Ian Plecker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Author: A Traditional Lullaby

Illustrator: Sylvia Long

Copyright Date: 2001

Number of Pages: 24

Genre: Lullaby

Summary & Review/Response:
This book Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star illustrated by Sylvia Long is a folk story seen through the eyes of many different wild animals. The fox who looks to be the narrator of the story takes us through the village as it is getting darker out. As the fox tells the story he lights up each light in the town with a candle that is lite at the end of his walking stick.
I have heard this story many times growing up but I have never seen this version of character in the story before. I wonder why the illustrator Sylvia Long chose the fox to be the narrator of the story but never the less i feel as if i too would have made him the narrator as well. This story was very kid friendly for it looked to be teaching the children reading or hearing this book aloud how to get ready for bed.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is a lullaby that is no stranger to picture book adaptations. This version of the traditional tale shows animals following the journey of the star as they move through the evening to prepare for bed. The illustrations bring a new charm to the story. It would be fun for a teacher to use this to have a discussion on bedtime routines, nocturnal animal behavior, or rhyme scheme.

[Kelsey Kitchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book for you to read to your liile ones for like a bed time story. It is an easy read book so the children can read it to is it short and sweet. I like the inistations in this book they show the animals looking at the sky and finding there love ones. I thought it would be like th song and it starts that way but it is not the song its a story.

[Emily Schlotzhauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sylvia Long adds a cute twist to a classic in this poem. It highlights small creatures who are going to bed by the twinkling of the stars. There is even a night traveler who lights the lanterns around town through the help of the star's brightness. This would be a perfect bedtime poem for little ones to show them that even animals have to take baths and brush their teeth!

[McKenzie Emberton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how it is a take on a traditional lullaby so children are familiar with the song. I thought the pictures matched the topic of the lullaby perfectly I also thought it would be a great start to a poetry unit.

[Stefany · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this!! The illustrations are wonderful. Unfortunately, I only had time to sing/read it to one classroom. I always mess up the ending tune.

[kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

The classic traditional lullaby is revisited as sleepy individuals prepare for bedtime as night approaches.

[Makenna Teague · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is about a group of young animals that follow a bright star through its journey. They follow this star at watch it all the way up to bed time.

[E & E’s Mama · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love books with lullaby lyrics! This one follows a group of woodland animal children as they prepare for bed.

[Jakerah]

1. n/a
2. Prek-2nd grade
3. The story is about a group of animals who are friends, and are traveling during the night. The friend use the guiding light of the moon that illuminates the sky, in order to make their way home.
4. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is a nursery rhyme that has been passed down from one generation to the next, time after time. This is a great bedtime story to read to a child right before bed. It soothes their mind and calms their spirit. The illustration assist in soothing because of the bright yet soft colors.
5. For classroom use a teacher can read this before nap time to calm down the children. Preferably for a younger group the teacher can have the children color different pictures of the animals from the book.

[Jessica Shepherd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone has heard this nursery rhyme, it's a classic and it's very easy to follow. The only bad thing is that it continuously repeats itself. It's a simple and easy nursery for children because then it's easily teachable to others. The book has lots of pictures and it's very long.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the traditional nursery rhyme is filled with little critters getting ready for bed and looking out their window. This book can be read in song or in story. As the critters are getting ready for bed it goes through the rituals that most people go through before bedtime. It is great to show children that not only do these critters brush their teeth and get tucked in, we all get tucked in!

[OCLS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Depicts a group of animal friends as they make their way home under the night sky to complete their bedtime rituals with their families.

Dream Big (Summer Reading Program 2012) recommended book

Available from OCLS in print.

[Sylvester (Taking a break in 2023) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3* has all the words to the song.
2* art

[S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Phew! I had no idea how long that song was...

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good retelling of twinkle twinkle little star with pictures of different families of animals doing the actions. A lot to talk about in the pictures. Would be good for younger kids.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so cute, I loved it. The poetic feel and the beautiful art.

[Brandon Rios]

“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” by Sylvia Long
1. Awards the book received: This book has not received any awards to date.
2. Appropriate Grade Level(s): This book is appropriate for prekindergarten to kindergarten.
3. Summary: The song “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” is sung throughout the story book. The story is about a star twinkling in the night, shining so bright in the sky. As the star shines in the night, the animals prepare for bed.
4. Review: I really enjoyed the vivid water colored illustrations and variety of animals featured in the story. The author did a great job at making the story simplistic along with the song and illustrations. It was also great of the author to wrap the words into the pictures to make the illustrations feel more alive.
5. Uses in the classroom:
-Have students discuss their favorite animal or character from the book and why with a partner.
-Ask students why they think everyone sleeps at night.

[Little Champs]

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