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The Perfect Lullaby
"It's bedtime my child.
So let's snuggle in close.
It's time for a song
That you'll treasure the most."
While it may feel like the days are long and the years are short,
there is a pause in each day that we try to hold on to for as long as we bedtime .
But if we listen closely in the quiet, we may find the key to our little one's favorite lullaby .
So let's snuggle in close.
It's time for a song
That you'll treasure the most."
While it may feel like the days are long and the years are short,
there is a pause in each day that we try to hold on to for as long as we bedtime .
But if we listen closely in the quiet, we may find the key to our little one's favorite lullaby .
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2020
100 people are currently reading
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About the author
Brittany Plumeri
16 books26 followersBrittany is not your ordinary mom and teacher. She's on a mission – a mission to teach empathy and bring families closer together through the magic of storytelling.
As a devoted mother of three and an experienced educator, Brittany understands the power of a good story. Her love for teaching and nurturing young minds inspired her to embark on a creative journey, writing heartwarming children's books that touch the hearts of both kids and parents alike.
Brittany believes that empathy is the cornerstone of building strong, loving relationships, and she weaves this essential lesson into every tale she pens. Her stories are like bridges that connect the hearts of children with the hearts of their families, fostering understanding, compassion, and connection.
Join Brittany Plumeri on her mission to make the world a more empathetic place, one story at a time. Her books are more than just pages and words – they're invitations to explore the wonderful world of feelings, relationships, and the bonds that tie us all together. So, gather around, and get ready to embark on a heartwarming journey with Brittany Plumeri as your guide.
As a devoted mother of three and an experienced educator, Brittany understands the power of a good story. Her love for teaching and nurturing young minds inspired her to embark on a creative journey, writing heartwarming children's books that touch the hearts of both kids and parents alike.
Brittany believes that empathy is the cornerstone of building strong, loving relationships, and she weaves this essential lesson into every tale she pens. Her stories are like bridges that connect the hearts of children with the hearts of their families, fostering understanding, compassion, and connection.
Join Brittany Plumeri on her mission to make the world a more empathetic place, one story at a time. Her books are more than just pages and words – they're invitations to explore the wonderful world of feelings, relationships, and the bonds that tie us all together. So, gather around, and get ready to embark on a heartwarming journey with Brittany Plumeri as your guide.
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October 8, 2021
Lovely story, every mother can agree with the best lullaby
July 23, 2020
I remember, as a brand new mother, singing Rock a Bye Baby to my newborn and becoming horrified at the words I had never once paid attention to. Here I was singing about a baby falling from a tree. I thought about all the lullabies I knew and realized that most were filled with images that I was uncomfortable filling my child’s head with. These days I chalk it up to new parent jitters, after all, I had listened to and sung these songs all my life and hadn’t been scarred by them. Still, that memory is vivid and it made me appreciate this little book all the more.
Author Brittany Plumeri takes us on a journey through the most time tested lullabies to find just the perfect one to soothe a little one to sleep. She concludes, of course, that the security of a mother’s arms and surety of a mother’s love is actually the perfect lullaby.
The artwork of Eva Rodriguez perfectly captures the essence of the message. With its sleepy purple theme and toddler-friendly images, this will be a book that little ones ask for time and again.
Author Brittany Plumeri takes us on a journey through the most time tested lullabies to find just the perfect one to soothe a little one to sleep. She concludes, of course, that the security of a mother’s arms and surety of a mother’s love is actually the perfect lullaby.
The artwork of Eva Rodriguez perfectly captures the essence of the message. With its sleepy purple theme and toddler-friendly images, this will be a book that little ones ask for time and again.
November 21, 2021
Not me reading adorable children’s books to catch up on my reading challenge for this year 👀
But seriously, this was the cutest. And the art was so pretty!
But seriously, this was the cutest. And the art was so pretty!
August 5, 2020
What is the Perfect Lullaby?
What a sweet picture book! The message is beautiful, and the full-page illustrations go with the words perfectly. The pictures are colorful but not too bright, and the backgrounds are richly, deeply darker—perfect for a bedtime story. I thought the cover was gorgeous, and that same care and attention to detail are seen throughout the book. But the most wonderful part of this book is the story itself. It is about a mother rocking her child to sleep, at first thinking of the traditional lullabies that she could sing to help the baby slumber. But, for various reasons, she doesn't like her lullaby choices. At the end of the book, she realizes that the baby is now asleep; the child has fallen asleep to its favorite lullaby: Mother's voice that reflects her love. Absolutely endearing and the perfect “nigh-nigh” book (as we called them when my oldest nephew was young) for infants and toddlers.
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What a sweet picture book! The message is beautiful, and the full-page illustrations go with the words perfectly. The pictures are colorful but not too bright, and the backgrounds are richly, deeply darker—perfect for a bedtime story. I thought the cover was gorgeous, and that same care and attention to detail are seen throughout the book. But the most wonderful part of this book is the story itself. It is about a mother rocking her child to sleep, at first thinking of the traditional lullabies that she could sing to help the baby slumber. But, for various reasons, she doesn't like her lullaby choices. At the end of the book, she realizes that the baby is now asleep; the child has fallen asleep to its favorite lullaby: Mother's voice that reflects her love. Absolutely endearing and the perfect “nigh-nigh” book (as we called them when my oldest nephew was young) for infants and toddlers.
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September 30, 2021
If I tried to remember some lullabies in my language, I think most of them are silly, no matter the language, but children like them. However, it is indeed the heartbeat of a mother what the babies love above any other thing. Once I saw on TV a story about a newborn baby who was declared dead by the doctors. The mum’s baby wanted to hold him (I don’t remember if it was a boy or a girl) to say goodbye. She puts the baby against her chest and started talking to him between sobs. After a while, the baby’s heart started beating. That was so amazing, I will never forget it.
The illustrations in the book are very beautiful, full of mums rocking their babies to sleep.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
The illustrations in the book are very beautiful, full of mums rocking their babies to sleep.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 25, 2021
What a beautiful book! I had tears in my eyes as I read it. Love the lyrical text, and the gorgeous illustrations of mama and baby animals. This touching bedtime story, tells about mothers who try to find the perfect lullaby, to sing to their babies. It is clever, as it mentions some classic lullabies, and tells why they don't seem right. The baby falls asleep, and the mama realizes that the perfect lullaby, is her heartbeat. I think it also means, we may search far and wide for things to soothe our babies. But what they need most, is to be held, loved, and nurtured by their devoted parents. Kids and adults will enjoy this sweet, special book!
July 2, 2020
Sweeeeet!
Adorable! You can tell this came from a loving heart! Very enjoyable for three reasons.
First, the illustrations are gorgeous. There’s something about bubbled, rounded shapes! Super cute!
Second, I love how the author hints at certain rhymes. The book serves as a great springboard to go exploring those specific rhymes for very young children or to guess which ones are being referenced for more experienced listeners/readers.
Third, the rhythm of the book flows well and is soothing - perfect for a lullaby book!
Adorable! You can tell this came from a loving heart! Very enjoyable for three reasons.
First, the illustrations are gorgeous. There’s something about bubbled, rounded shapes! Super cute!
Second, I love how the author hints at certain rhymes. The book serves as a great springboard to go exploring those specific rhymes for very young children or to guess which ones are being referenced for more experienced listeners/readers.
Third, the rhythm of the book flows well and is soothing - perfect for a lullaby book!
October 6, 2021
Very soothing
A perfect lullaby with perfect illustrations! With the richness of the colors, yet the simplicity of the rhymes, this picture book will absorb your children's attention from beginning to end. The illustrations are a lullaby by themselves and the soft musings of the mother are a charm. A wonderful book to add to your nighttime bedtime collection.
A perfect lullaby with perfect illustrations! With the richness of the colors, yet the simplicity of the rhymes, this picture book will absorb your children's attention from beginning to end. The illustrations are a lullaby by themselves and the soft musings of the mother are a charm. A wonderful book to add to your nighttime bedtime collection.
March 12, 2025
Oh Heart!! Love It!!
Oh my goodness this book is so cute! I love that the parent is talking about old lullabies as she’s trying to get her child to go to sleep. It was emotional and heartfelt and so special! Absolutely loved this book! Totally recommend it as a bedtime story. 1000% yes to this book!
Oh my goodness this book is so cute! I love that the parent is talking about old lullabies as she’s trying to get her child to go to sleep. It was emotional and heartfelt and so special! Absolutely loved this book! Totally recommend it as a bedtime story. 1000% yes to this book!
October 5, 2021
This is the sweetest story!
Children will love all the Mama animals and their babies.
Adults will love all the references to nursery rhymes they grew up with.
The lyrics are wonderful!
The illustrations are beautiful!
The message that nothing compares to a Mama’s loving heart is perfect!
Children will love all the Mama animals and their babies.
Adults will love all the references to nursery rhymes they grew up with.
The lyrics are wonderful!
The illustrations are beautiful!
The message that nothing compares to a Mama’s loving heart is perfect!
October 6, 2021
This story has a very sweet message. It does seem to overtly be about a mother's heartbeat putting her baby to sleep, but I also feel there's the deeper sentiment: "Whatever you do for your child, if it's coming from you, it's enough. Don't be fancy or inauthentic. YOU are what your child needs."
October 7, 2021
20 pages.
🌈 Tender, beautiful and poetic : I love it ! 💖
It’s bedtime for toddlers : a great story to read or sing along.
All in poetry and absolutely lovely images : a feast for the eyes.
A must have for your children’s library.📚
I love it !💖
🌈 Tender, beautiful and poetic : I love it ! 💖
It’s bedtime for toddlers : a great story to read or sing along.
All in poetry and absolutely lovely images : a feast for the eyes.
A must have for your children’s library.📚
I love it !💖
January 1, 2022
The Perfect Lullaby Indeed
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book to my little one. I enjoyed the way it was written and full of rhymes. I look forward to exploring other books by this author that writes so eloquently.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book to my little one. I enjoyed the way it was written and full of rhymes. I look forward to exploring other books by this author that writes so eloquently.
January 8, 2022
Very sweet story
This is a very sweet story about trying to find the perfect lullaby. The author uses a play on classic lullabies which I really enjoyed. The best part is the sending. The story is short, simple, and sweet with equally sweet illustrations.
This is a very sweet story about trying to find the perfect lullaby. The author uses a play on classic lullabies which I really enjoyed. The best part is the sending. The story is short, simple, and sweet with equally sweet illustrations.
May 2, 2022
My favorite part of this story is seeing the different animals with their babies in their environment. Also, the message of the story is wonderful. There's nothing like mom's own lullaby.
I just didn't like the rhyme structure. Wish it was just prose.
I just didn't like the rhyme structure. Wish it was just prose.
December 17, 2023
This picture book stole my heart with its gorgeous illustrations! It paints a stunning portrait of the mother-child bond during bedtime, where the world melts away and only love and connection remain.
December 31, 2024
Great book!
I read this book while rocking my baby to sleep. At the end I was crying and my heart overflowed with love! Thank you for translating this amazing feeling for us! The illustration is beautiful ❤️
I read this book while rocking my baby to sleep. At the end I was crying and my heart overflowed with love! Thank you for translating this amazing feeling for us! The illustration is beautiful ❤️
March 7, 2025
A sweet lullaby
This beautiful book is a lullaby from a mother to her child. The art is stunning and shows mother animals with their babies as they drift off to sleep. A wonderful bedtime story and a great baby shower gift for anyone.
This beautiful book is a lullaby from a mother to her child. The art is stunning and shows mother animals with their babies as they drift off to sleep. A wonderful bedtime story and a great baby shower gift for anyone.
March 27, 2022
This was such a sweet baby book! I read it in a sing song voice since it rhymes and my little one loves it!
May 3, 2022
lovely lullaby
Beautiful, soothing lullaby. I was pleasantly surprised to find some funny and open yo interpretation lines that will surely make a little one’s mind wonder
Beautiful, soothing lullaby. I was pleasantly surprised to find some funny and open yo interpretation lines that will surely make a little one’s mind wonder
January 7, 2024
sweet
This was a very cute, short, and sweet story. It was also a little funny and rhymey which gave it more appeal.
This was a very cute, short, and sweet story. It was also a little funny and rhymey which gave it more appeal.
April 25, 2024
Super cute
It's adorable! Definitely 5 star worthy. And grab a tissue 🤧 I read it to my 4wk old, and it is the kind of book you can read every night.
It's adorable! Definitely 5 star worthy. And grab a tissue 🤧 I read it to my 4wk old, and it is the kind of book you can read every night.
October 19, 2024
Perfection - beautiful and sweet book for a parent to read to their baby, at bedtime!
April 20, 2026
Which is the perfect lullaby?
This story contains a lot of mommies and their babies as they try to decide which lullaby to sing. The illustrations parallel the verses.
Beautiful.
This story contains a lot of mommies and their babies as they try to decide which lullaby to sing. The illustrations parallel the verses.
Beautiful.
June 27, 2020
(i don't see a kindle version available? i did read it through KU) sweet fun read, i know it was not yesterday ...but i feel like i can recall my mother rocking me when i was young ...funny how certain memories stick out ... a babysitter as well ... i think rocking is very smoothing. fun illustrations. sweet.
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