Locokids is all about connecting the relatives (grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters) and mentors (teachers, librarians, church leaders, Scout leaders) with the young children in their lives -- sharing things that interest both them AND YOU to help raise people who are intelligent,educated, humorous, thoughtful and sensitive human beings. This page currently features the w
ork of writer and musician, Mifflin Lowe, and the many fine artists and musicians he’s collaborated with. The first book features the art of Martina Crepulja, a graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design and resident of Bosnia. Written in the lyrically simple style of "Goodnight, Moon," "Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z. A Bedtime Story" is the perfect nightcap for children up to age 6 (and their exhausted parents). Featuring Martina’s captivating illustrations, it’s a sweet and lovely path to sweet and lovely dreams. The plot involves the bedtime habits and rituals of an entire family — nightly customs that help them win the struggle to get to sleep. For instance, the young boy "Darwin could not get to sleep/without his kitty by his feet." "Carla couldn't shut an eye/ until she'd had a piece of pie." "Mother couldn't say goodnight/ until the house was locked up tight." In the end, everyone takes the trip to Slumberland....Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z!
