Silly Lullaby Boynton on Board Book Review: A Bedtime Favourite
Sandra Boynton's funny bedtime board book for babies and toddlers. What is inside, why families love it and how it helps the bedtime routine.
Bedtime with a toddler can feel like a negotiation that never ends. A short, silly rhyme read in a soft voice is sometimes the thing that finally tips them into sleep.
In this Silly Lullaby Boynton on Board book review we look at Sandra Boynton's bedtime board book: what is inside, why families love it and how it helps settle little ones at the end of the day.
The short answer Silly Lullaby is a board book from Sandra Boynton's Boynton on Board series, designed for babies and toddlers. Funny rhymes and silly characters, from dancing pigs to hopping bunnies, lead gently to bedtime. Sturdy pages, a compact size and rounded corners make it safe for little hands.
ISBN: 9781534452824
Silly Lullaby Boynton on Board book review: what is inside
Silly Lullaby is a board book from the Boynton on Board series by Sandra Boynton. Its rhymes and pictures take young readers on a soothing journey to bedtime.
From dancing pigs to hopping bunnies, each page brings a new surprise, as the silly characters lull readers towards sleep.
Why families love it
It mixes humour and comfort. The playful rhymes and gentle rhythm make it a natural bedtime choice, and the sturdy board book format holds up to little hands.
Parents and children both treasure the warm, funny moments they share over its pages.
The illustrations
Bright colours and silly characters add to the book's charm. Sandra Boynton's distinctive artwork brings each character to life with warmth and humour.
Silly Lullaby Boynton on Board book for kids: format and bedtime routine
It is a board book designed for babies and toddlers. The sturdy pages are easy to turn and resist tears and spills, and the compact size and rounded corners make it safe and easy for little ones to hold.
How it helps the bedtime routine
The gentle rhythm and calming repetition create a relaxing mood that helps children move from playtime to sleep. The silly characters keep bedtime fun, so it becomes a special time for children and parents.
Bedtime tip Read it at the same point in the routine every night, after brushing and before lights out. Babies learn the order fast, and the book becomes their cue that sleep is next.
About the author, Sandra Boynton
Sandra Boynton is a celebrated author and illustrator known for her funny board books. She has created a much-loved collection of books that entertain, educate and inspire young readers.
Similar bedtime books
- "The Going-To-Bed Book" by Sandra Boynton
- "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown
- "Time for Bed" by Mem Fox
Gift it right: Silly Lullaby as a birthday gift
A sturdy, funny bedtime board book is one of the most practical books as birthday gifts for kids at the baby and toddler stage, and it gets used every single night. Add a name label inside the cover and a name sticker on the wrapping.
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Silly Lullaby?
Sandra Boynton, as part of her Boynton on Board series.
What age is the Silly Lullaby board book for kids?
It is designed for babies and toddlers.
Is Silly Lullaby a good bedtime book?
Yes. Its gentle rhythm and repetition help children wind down from playtime to sleep.
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