There's no doubt about it: This energetic crew has no intention of going to sleep. Instead, they gather a lovable team of animal friends and set off on a carefree adventure that takes them from woodlands to waterfalls- and then to even wilder wonderlands, where the sun doesn't set until the kids are good and ready! Steven Kellogg's boisterous romp, inspired by a traditional refrain, turns getting ready for bed into a delightful game that is sure to become a favorite of all not-so-sleepy little ones eveywhere. So come along and join the song: A-Hunting We Will Go! PreSchool-Grade 2-Kellogg gives new life to a traditional folk song in this lively book. When a young brother and sister are reminded that "it's almost time for bed," they try to put off the inevitable by singing a song that takes them on an imaginary trip into a forest, down a stream, and over a waterfall. Along the way, they find a moose and a goose who "are on the loose," spot a "weasel at the easel," "tickle a giraffe and make him laugh," and meet other assorted animals, originally seen as toys in their room. "Moose gets tubbed," "Goose gets scrubbed," and llamas are put in pajamas, as everyone prepares for bed. Finally, after hugs and kisses, it is "off to sleep we'll go." Kellogg uses his trademark style to give all of the animals charming personalities. He is a master at combining real-life events with the imaginary, creating humorous illustrations that demand time to be carefully scrutinized. Children will appreciate all of the clever details. The cheery rhyming text and funny dialogue balloons beg to be shared aloud. An author's note comments on the history and variations of the song. A sing-out-loud bedtime romp. Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Ages 2^-5. This getting-ready-for-bed book takes the traditional song quite a bit farther, both in length and content. Two young children, not quite ready, or willing, to hit the hay, seek and round up animal friends to accomplish their bedtime rituals: reading a story, taking a bath, brushing teeth, putting on pajamas, and getting a good-night hug. The bright, fantastical artwork is a treasure trove of details and imaginative adventures, featuring a lovable, goofy cast of animals, from weasels and kangaroos to polar bears and whales. Adults will understand why Kellogg starts, rather than ends, the bedtime ritual with a story--this one is pretty peppy and stimulating. The exuberant words, large-size, emphatic text (with many exclamation points), and beautiful but sensory-stimulating artwork may require a cooling-down period, which is where bath time, "pajamming," and teeth brushing come in. Kellogg includes a brief history of the traditional version of the song as well as the original lyrics and melody, though most know it as sung to "The Farmer in the Dell." With humor and affection, Kellogg gives a nice, updated spin--and new purpose--to a well-known classic folk song, to make the often-dreaded bedtime a fun time for kids. Shelle Rosenfeld There's no doubt about it: This energetic crew has no intention of going to sleep. Instead, they gather a lovable team of animal friends and set off on a carefree adventure that takes them from woodlands to waterfalls- and then to even wilder wonderlands, where the sun doesn't set until the kids are good and ready! Steven Kellogg's boisterous romp, inspired by a traditional refrain, turns getting ready for bed into a delightful game that is sure to become a favorite of all not-so-sleepy little ones eveywhere. So come along and join the song: A-Hunting We Will Go! Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than one hundred children's books, including The Three Little Pigs , Paul Bunyan , Johnny Appleseed , and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett . He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird . Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York.