Ebook34 pages
You're Safe With Me
By Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
()
About this ebook
When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can't sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them, "You're safe with me".
Author
Chitra Soundar
Chitra Soundar is originally from India, where as a child she feasted on folktales and stories from Hindu mythology. She is the author of the picture book Pattan’s Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India, illustrated by Frané Lessac. She currently lives in London.
Read more from Chitra Soundar
Tiger Troubles: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: White Book Band Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Youre Snug With Me Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Shubh Diwali! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You're Safe With Me Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Manju's Magic Wishes: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Purple Book Band Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsYou're Strong With Me Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You're Snug With Me Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5AANHPI Celebrations and Heritage Collection Grades 1-2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHoli Hai! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsYou're Strong With Me Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sindhu and Jeet's Missing Star Mystery: A Bloomsbury Reader: Grey Book Band Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTurtle and the Geese: An Indian Graphic Folktale Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSindhu and Jeet's Detective Agency: A Bloomsbury Reader: Grey Book Band Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsManju's Magic Muddle: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Gold Book Band Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNo Pets Allowed! A Bloomsbury Reader Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to You're Safe With Me
Children's Animals For You
Coraline Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Winnie the Pooh: The Classic Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Wind in the Willows - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crabby the Crab Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dog Who Watched TV Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bad Kitty Gets a Bath Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pete the Kitty: Ready, Set, Go-Cart! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Pete the Cat: Super Pete Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brave Like a Bee: Bedtime Stories for Children, Bedtime Stories for Kids, Children’s Books Ages 3 - 5, #1 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Stuart Little Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Into the Wild: Warriors #1 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Bear Went Over the Mountain Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Goodnight, Good Dog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Secret Garden: The 100th Anniversary Edition with Tasha Tudor Art and Bonus Materials Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Coraline 10th Anniversary Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Pout-Pout Fish Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bridge to Terabithia Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Jealous Lion: Bedtime Stories for Children, Bedtime Stories for Kids, Children’s Books Ages 3 - 5, #1 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mr. Popper's Penguins Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Silver Chair: The Chronicles of Narnia Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: The Chronicles of Narnia Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Last Battle: The Chronicles of Narnia Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for You're Safe With Me
Rating: 4.117647058823529 out of 5 stars
4/5
17 ratings3 reviews
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5There really aren't enough words to describe the beauty of this book. In the text, jungle babies are frightened by the changes night brings, but Mama Elephant explains each one and repeats her mantra, "You're safe with me." It's a simple, reassuring message of love and security.But, oh -- the artwork. Poonam Mistry's intricate illustrations, rife with swirling movement and singing colors, lift this short, simple picture book into the realm of art, and Lantana Publishing has acknowledged this in the production values with luxurious, heavyweight, glossy paper and border-to-border color.The style is exotic, the colors are rich enough to eat, and though some of the animals may be unfamiliar to children (or rendered in ways that make them difficult to identify), it doesn't really matter.This is not a 3-minutes-and-off-you-go-to-bed experience. Each page continues to reveal more detail, more surprises, the longer it is studied. Plants, insects, raindrops -- all have something to say are transposed by Mistry's artistry.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Stunningly beautiful, breath-taking illustrations both the author and illustrator are of Indian heritage, and the illustrations and rich folktale blends India and its culture, natural beauty.In this tale, night is fast approaching, and the baby animals of the jungle are getting nervous because of the natural elemental happenings. The moon arose and the stars accompanied it. Darkness and night time noises made the babies exceedingly nervous. It is mama elephant who soothes the babies by telling them "hush" and rocking them saying "You're Safe With Me."The trees are making sounds as a result of the wind. And, as the book notes, the babies awake and are afraid. Beautifully, the mama reminds the babies that the wind is not an enemy, rather it is a friend that helps scatter seeds from other countries. In particular, the monkey is very scared. Reminded again that "You're Safe With Me," which then allows the babies to lose their fear.When the thunder claps loudly while clapping and echoing throughout, again there is fear. And again, the mama elephant reminds the babies they are safe and there is necessity in the thunder and the ensuing rain which enables the forest to grow those seeds that the wind scattered. All is natural; all is a necessary part of life.And with the thunder, the rain pours down and the lightening is bright as it rends the sky. Now, mama reminds the babies that the thunder will help the stars shine. And, the same mantra reminds the babies they are safe.Throughout the book when each natural element makes noise, the babies learn that nature is natural and exceedingly necessary. Always giving the reason why there is a reason, and they should feel safe.I read and let the beauty of the images take over, creating a sense of peace. Like the baby animals, I was mesmerized by the images and the repeating soft message allowing the necessary sleep to overtake them.I've read many illustrated books, thus far those illustrated by Poonam Mistry are by far the most beautiful, soul inspiring peaceful art!!!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5When the animals of the jungle can't get to sleep, it is gentle Mama Elephant who soothes them in this lovely bedtime book from author Chitra Soundar and illustrator Poonam Mistry. As they grow frightened at various natural phenomena, from thunder to rain, she continually assures them that they are safe in her care...One of three such picture-book collaborations between Soundar and Poonam - others include You're Snug With Me and You're Strong With Me - You're Safe With Me is an absolutely beautiful book, featuring breathtakingly gorgeous folk-style illustrations from Mistry, and a gently reassuring narrative from Soundar. Little human children who have the same fears as the animals here will no doubt find Mama Elephant's calm presence soothing. I have read other books from this author - notably, some of her Farmer Falgu stories, as well as her Shubh Diwali! - but this is my first encounter with the artwork of Poonam Mistry. I certainly hope it will not be the last, as I found the illustrations here stunning! Recommended to anyone looking for soothing and beautifully-illustrated bedtime books for younger children.
Book preview
You're Safe With Me - Chitra Soundar
Enjoying the preview?
Page 1 of 1