A collection of sixteen traditional lullabies from around the world, including "Hush, Little Baby," "Golden Slumbers," and "Little Red Bird."

This lavishly illustrated collection of twenty lullabies and cradle songs by the nationally bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky is a perfect gift for the new baby in the family. Jack Prelutsky, a recording artist and the first children's poet laureate, has been publishing bestselling poetry collections and picture books for more than thirty years. The Silver Moon is a collection of twenty original lullabies and cradle songs perfect for reading (or singing) at bedtime or naptime. Jui Ishida's lush and spectacular illustrations accompany lullabies about the animal kingdom, about the moon and stars, and about loved ones closer to home. Jack Prelutsky has included the music for four of the lullabies on the last pages of the book; the remaining music can be downloaded at the author's website.

"Most songs in Southeast Alaska Native culture are restricted from general public use because of clan or family ownership. The songs in this book include traditional songs in the public domain and original works reprinted here with permission.--P. [4] of cover.

lxxi + 527 pp.The MUSA series is copublished with the American Musicological Society.