A Caldecott-Honored Lullaby from the Thai JungleIn a quiet Thai village, a mother gently hushes the creatures of the jungle—lizards, water buffalo, elephants, and more—so her baby can sleep. But when all grows still, it's the baby who's wide awake and smiling. With lyrical text and vivid illustrations, this tender bedtime story is a joyful celebration of rhythm, nature, and maternal love.
 
Set in a remote Thai village, a mother hushes the animals of their jungle home, from lizard to water buffalo to elephant, trying to quiet noises that might wake her child. When the animals are finally silenced the mother falls asleep, but the baby is awake, with wide eyes and a smile. The text is rhythmic and lyrical and the rich illustrations earned this book the 1997 Caldecott Honor.