Hush! A Thai Lullaby
By Minfong Ho
The Story
A caring mother tries to keep jungle animals—from a mosquito to an elephant—quiet to prevent them from waking her sleeping baby, using gentle whispers and soothing words in a calming Thai lullaby.
Why It's Special
If your child loves peaceful bedtime stories, animal antics, and vibrant illustrations, Hush! A Thai Lullaby is a soothing nighttime journey.
- Big idea: Follow a determined mother as she hushes a chorus of animals—from mosquitoes to elephants—to keep her baby sleeping soundly.
- Vibes: Gentle and rhythmic with a calming touch, perfect for winding down at bedtime.
Notice the transition from the buzzing mosquito to the lumbering elephant—each animal adds a unique charm to the nighttime calm.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy rhyming and finishing the last word in a sentence
- love animal stories with diverse creatures
- need help slowing down their bodies before sleep
- appreciate detailed illustrations full of cultural richness
Ask Your Little Reader
Explore the story's themes and characters together.
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the mother wants to keep each animal quiet?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the baby feels when there's noise in the night?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever tried to be very quiet for someone else at bedtime?
- Imagination: If you were an animal in the story, how would you try to stay quiet? Invite your child to draw their favorite animal from the story and imagine how they could help keep the baby asleep.