Husherbye
By John Burningham
As night falls, sleepy travellers search for cosy nests—but who will find the perfect place?
soothing · gentle · rhythmic · cosy
Genres
What is Husherbye about?
As evening settles in, a sleepy cat and her kittens begin searching for somewhere cosy to rest. Nearby, three bears, a fish, a frog, a goose, a baby and other tired travellers each find their own special place to settle down. With gentle repetition and a soothing rhythm, everyone whispers “husherbye” as night arrives. One by one, the characters curl up, snuggle in and drift towards sleep, inviting listeners to rest too. Tomorrow is a new day.
About the author
John Burningham was a much-loved British author and illustrator of children's books. He is famous for creating wonderful stories filled with imagination and humour. One of his most popular books is 'Mr Gumpy's Outing', where children and animals join Mr Gumpy on a fun boat trip. His colourful pictures and playful stories have delighted readers for years.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2001
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