My friend Deb Gruelle gifted me with her latest board book Ten Little Night Stars. Sweet, precious, and adorable are all fitting adjectives for this counting book for little ones. Each two-page spread features a baby animal with its mother or father helping with their bedtime routine. An elephant baby is in the bathtub. A baby bear brushes his teeth. A daddy lion helps his little one pull on pajamas. And so it goes, page after page of cute cuddly animals getting ready for bed. On the left side of every spread is a window that gives you a glimpse of the nighttime sky. The first page shows one star in the sky, and with each turn of the page, another star is added, until the final spread shows ten stars.

The text is written in smooth and lively rhythm and rhyme which adds to the appeal of the story. This book is engaging for children and a delightful read at bedtime or anytime. I highly recommend this book for babies and toddlers.

The quality of the book and colorful illustrations make it a great baby or birthday gift. This will be one of those books that a child will want to read over and over again. And the good news is that moms and dads will enjoy it too!

Congratulations, Deb! Beautiful book!

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Crystal