I received a copy of Pillowland in exchange for my honest review.
We are big Laurie Berkner fans, from her amazing children’s music to her children’s book, “We are the Dinosaurs”. I was excited to check out one of her new projects, “Pillowland”. This lovely children’s book, just released November 2017, brings one of Berkner’s songs to storytime.
Pillowland is nice size hardcover, with amazing illustrations by Camille Garoche. The illustrations are not your typical illustrations, and are made up of 3-D, cut paper designs. I found myself mesmerized by the pictures, and I can only imagine the work that went into them.
This bedtime picture book has the dreamy lyrics of the Pillowland song. Such a great story to wind down to at night.
I know a place, a kingdom far away,
where people wear pajamas every night and every day.
Where all the houses, the buildings, and the trees
are made of fluffy pillows that are soft as they can be.
This is such a gentle song, perfect for bedtime. We love having a good bedtime routine, and books have always been such an integral part of putting the kids to bed for the night. Both the words and images in the book are so comforting and sweet.
In great Laurie Berkner style, the words in the song and book inspire kids to become engaged in the words. There is a fun chorus that will have little ones pulling the train whistle and flying planes.
We can ride a pillow train, choo choo!
Or drive a pillow car, beep beep!
Fly a magic pillow plane, zoom zoom!
Swing on a pillow fallying star! Wheeeee!
I love that you can speak or sing the words, and it doesn’t matter if you are familiar with the song or not to enjoy the book.
Watch a Pillowland video here:
Pillowland is available at various retailers, including publisher Simon & Schuster, book stores, and Amazon.com.
I learned that she has a TON of awesome kid’s music available!! How fabulous!! My son and I LOVE to dance to fun music!!
I remember when Laurie Berkner’s songs started coming out and thinking they were so fun. I had no idea she had put a book together, I’ll bet the kids will love it.
Thinking this book would be perfect for my young granddaughter. She loves her books and I love the Laurie Berkner songs.
Oh I remember her. I used to use her cd’s in my classroom as a teacher. I’m so glad to see she’s still around.
What a great book to read together with the kids before bedtime. I love that you can sing along and the illustrations are beautiful. Such a great way to unwind before bed.
What a cute book. I like books that can be sang or read depending on how you are feeling.
This looks like such a fabulous book! My kids would have loved it when they were tiny. I remember them liking her music.
This looks like such a cute kids book! I would love to get this of ray nieces and nephews!!
Pillowland looks fascinating. Childhood memories came flooding back while reading the post and looking at the pictures. I am sure the kids would love this too.
It looks like a great book especially right at bedtime. We love our bedtime reading time with my boys. It can really get them excited about reading if it becomes routine with great bedtime books.
Oh, how I love books. My son does too, and would enjoy receiving this one.
I want to check this one out. The kiddos and I love pillow fights!
That looks like a really cute book! We all know how much the kids love pillow fights and forts.
Oh my goodness, this book is SO cute! Totally entering. I visited her site and learned that she’s been making music since 1997. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of her before.
omg look at that book! it is so so cute! this will be a perfect gift for my work colleague who has just given birth to a set of twins.
Wow that is a cute storybook I haven’t seen a well created children book like this. Great gift for kids with all ages, wish I’ve known prior to my christmas list.
As amazing as Laurie is as a performer, she is an even more amazing person. She has a heart of gold and her ability to connect with children is a special gift. If you havent taken your child to see her live in concert, buy tickets NOW and watch your child have the best time ever!
I seriously love Laurie Berkner. Her songs are so fun and I feel good about my kids listening to her. My kiddos are currently loving We Are The Dinosuars!
Laurie Berkner does such great work. She does amazing songs for the kids. And this looks like a beautiful book with such great illustrations. Very beautiful.
my son likes superhero. so fun.
I love “I know a chicken”
Never heard of her before. Visited her site. She started her music career in 1997.