Northern Lullaby
with illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon

“One night, shortly after moving to Alaska, our son, Jesse, said ‘Goodnight Mommy Moon.’ And I replied, ‘Goodnight Jesse Star.’ In the morning
I began work on Northern Lullaby and it was as if I had dreamed it all night long.” -- Nancy

Reviews
“Framed by the Dillons’ magical evocation of the northern night sky, Carlstrom’s soothing words, -- part poem, part lullaby -- convey both grace and dignity.” Booklist starred review

“Much like the classic Goodnight Moon, but with a nod to Alaskan wilderness and lore, Carlstrom’s latest picture book is a gentle hymn about preparing for bedtime and the magic of nightfall.. . The non-rhyming quatrains of Carlstrom’s poetry possess a soothing, lilting quality, perfect for quiet reading times." Publishers Weekly starred review

Awards
Society of Illustrators Gold Medal
Publishers Weekly top 50 books of 1992

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