Acclaimed illustrator Jerry Pinkney’s richly detailed watercolor illustrations turn a beloved song into a story. Pinkey’s images open with a curious chipmunk exploring its world. At first, the “star” that captures its attention is a twirling white seed pod. The blossoms of a flowering tree, a spider’s web, and the glow of fireflies are other star-like images it discovers. As the day draws to a close, the chipmunk climbs into its nest and enters a dreamtime fantasy, setting sail in a boat through the darkened sky. Gliding past nighttime creatures and personified clouds and moon, the chipmunk eventually falls overboard, landing in a water lily’s starry embrace. A series of underwater encounters concludes with a ride on the back of star-white swan, before a final image shows the chipmunk curled up cozily in its nest, toy boat and white feathers—the stuff of which dreams are made?—tucked alongside. Pinkney has created a mix of wordless page spreads and pages illustrating lyrics from the song in this lovely offering providing children with many opportunities to create their own meaning and make their own discoveries. (Ages 2–6)

Jerry Pinkney's graceful take on the classic lullaby is now available as a board book--a perfect baby gift. As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. "How I wonder what you are!" marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars.

Inspired by one of our most popular children's lullabies, this board book edition of Jerry Pinkney's gentle world--where the loving arms of nature embrace us despite darkness or uncertainty--serenely lulls little ones to sleep.