the sounds are different:brWind singing,brSometimes rainbrSlapping leaves onbrWindowpane . . .brbrBut this is no ordinary day – or night. Listening to the clock tick, this family is waiting for something exciting to happen – and it does, when a new baby arrives.brbrRich, playful paintings combine with lyrical language to tell a warm, vibrant story of family.br/divDIVJabar's imaginative interpretation of O'Neill's economical verse enhances the poems' evocative power; in turn, the sprightly, childlike pictures take on a deep emotional resonance. --Starred,iPublishers Weekly/ibrbrIllustrations filled with familial love create an early opportunity for a reading ritual replete with the best examples of onomatopoetic text. --iKirkus Reviews/ibr/divDIVbMary O’Neill/b’s (1905–90) memorable poetry includesiHailstones and Halibut Bones/i, aiNew York Times Book Review/iBest Book.brbrbCynthia Jabar/bhas illustrated a number of picture books, including her own. She lives in Portland, Maine.br/div  (less)

lift - while keeping up the O'neill standards of comfort. Adventurous footwear like this is great to wear any time - and encourage you to explore the alpine. Color:Blue  (less)

; Smocked top for a sure fit. ; Contrast stitched detailing. ; O'Neill logo embroidery at bottom hem. ; 55% cotton, 45% polyester. ; Machine wash cold and tumble dry low. ; Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.  (less)

styling. ; Smocked top for a sure fit. ; Contrast stitched detailing. ; O'Neill logo embroidery at bottom hem. ; 55% cotton, 45% polyester. ; Machine wash cold and tumble dry low. ; Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.  (less)

styling. ; Smocked top for a sure fit. ; Contrast stitched detailing. ; O'Neill logo embroidery at bottom hem. ; 55% cotton, 45% polyester. ; Machine wash cold and tumble dry low. ; Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.  (less)