Reviewed by Sarah Tegerdine
Time to Rest is
an exquisitely whimsical, Australian lullaby for children; designed to aid and encourage
young minds to discover calmness in rest and sleep.
The sun is setting on a busy day, dipping beyond view,
the birds roost among the treetops. A Mother and child cosy up close.
‘The Sun is sinking low, my darling,
the birds are in their nests.
And you have spent the day exploring,
so now it’s time to rest...’
On each page, we follow unique Australian wildlife and
their natural environments, they reflect the mother and child in the story, and
by the end, all is quiet, darkness has fallen, the moon is high, and all find sleep,
happy, and safe.
The Illustrations by Natasha Carty lift the lyrical
words right off the page. They are beautiful and engaging, colourful yet calm.
My Miss Four has requested this picture book many
times since its arrival and what has made it a firm favourite was the addition
of a unique QR code. A link that allows you to hear the lullaby sang by the
creator. It just takes the experience to a new level for young children and
their caregivers.
It’s special!
Time to rest casts
a spell that speaks of the Australian Landscape, calmness, safety, love, and
timeless wonder.
Recommended for children aged 3 years and up.
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