Snug in Mama’s Arms ~ Angela Shelf Medearis

Snug in Mama’s Arms

Written by Angela Shelf Medearis
Illustrated by John Sandford

This is such a little precious book. A little girl and her mommy go through their bedtime routine. The poetic rhymes not only take you through tucking in the little girl’s toys, but you also see wonderful illustrations as the story documents the moon and the animals drifting off to sleep. After reading the story, my daughter wanted to sleep “snug in mama’s arms” that night too! Read more >>

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Originally posted on June 11, 2009.

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