Originally released as a song by indie rock band Cub Country, this gorgeous lullaby is perfect for a parent to share with his or her child at bedtime. May the Stars Drip Down contains wonderful lyrics and imagery inspired by nature and the intense bond and love between parent and child. Acclaimed artist Nikki McClure's tender and intricate papercuts perfectly complement Chatelain's gentle lyrics, for a beautiful and soothing bedtime book.

 

This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Nappa Gold Award.

There are 40 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Abrams .

Nikki McClure is a self-taught artist who has been making paper-cuts since 1996. She is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including To Market, To Market, In, and How to Be a Cat. Jeremy Chatelain has toured the world as a musician with a number of different bands and today is the driving force behind indie rock band Cub Country. Nikki McClure is the author and illustrator of Collect Raindrops; Mama, Is It Summer Yet?; To Market, To Market; Apple; and How to Be a Cat; and the illustrator of All In a Day by Cynthia Rylant.