Small Nap, Little Dream

“Four youngsters romp and frolic in the woods with their forest friends. . . . The entire day is filled with an energetic exploration of the fanciful world around them. Running with squirrels and dancing with rabbits has never been so much fun. After reading a few good books, it’s time for a nap. With the welcome respite comes little dreams—sueñitos. Rainbows, smiling stars, and friendly clouds surround the happily dreaming children. Wakefulness brings a joyful resumption of their carefree play in anticipation of more sweet dreams. Aikens-Nuñez’s declarative four-word ‘me’ statements call attention to each specific action of the characters: ‘Look at me RUN.’ Spanish vocabulary, signaled with boldface, is immediately introduced in paired mixed-language sentences: ‘Mis pies go fast.’ . . . Colombo’s whimsical illustrations feature a diverse crew of children in snuggly attire.”—Kirkus Reviews