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The illustrations by Clement Hurd are delightful too. I particularly enjoy the small elements of continuity — the mouse that makes repeated appearances, the boo
by divbzero 5y ago
The illustrations by Clement Hurd are delightful too. I particularly enjoy the small elements of continuity — the mouse that makes repeated appearances, the book sitting on the nightstand, and the sense of passing time conveyed by the clocks and the moon in the window.
- stevekemp 5y agoIn terms of continuity I'm always a little surprised that the mittens on the drying rack are sometimes alone, and sometimes with socks/similar.
- zrail 5y agoAlso, the painting of bears sitting on chairs itself has a painting of the cow jumping over the moon.
- patwolf 5y agoMy favorite thing to do with the kids while reading the book was to have them find the mouse on each page. Each time I read the book I discovered something else interesting--even after dozens of readings. I do wonder how many of those elements were devised by the author versus the illustrator. Bravo to both of them.