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Dark Sparkle Tea and Other Bedtime Poems

by Tim Brian Myers

Book Details

Publisher:Boyds Mills Press
Published:2006
Pages:40
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

A collection of rhymes shares sweet, silly, touching poems about the bedtime shenanigans of smelly baby skunks or electric-guitar-playing hamsters with sleepy listeners.

Our Review

This collection of bedtime rhymes delivers a wonderfully weird mix of sweet and silly moments that feel both cozy and surprising. From smelly baby skunks to electric-guitar-playing hamsters, these poems capture the delightful chaos that often precedes sleep, offering young listeners imaginative scenarios that are far from ordinary lullabies. The verses balance gentle rhythms with unexpected humor, creating a reading experience that feels both comforting and fresh for bedtime routines.

What makes this poetry collection stand out is its ability to speak directly to children's love of the absurd while maintaining a soothing, bedtime-appropriate tone. The animal characters and their peculiar antics will resonate with kids who appreciate stories that don't take themselves too seriously, while the consistent rhyme schemes and gentle pacing make it ideal for winding down. These poems transform the familiar bedtime struggle into a shared adventure, leaving both reader and listener with a sense of playful connection before dreams take over.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction