Tasha Tudor’s Bedtime Book is a charming collection of lullabies, poems, and gentle stories curated and illustrated by the beloved artist Tasha Tudor (1915–2008). First published in 1977, this anthology gathers timeless bedtime favorites, from classic nursery rhymes like “Wynken, Blynken, and Nod” to excerpts from Beatrix Potter and Robert Louis Stevenson, all infused with Tudor’s signature old-world whimsy.
Tudor’s exquisite watercolor and ink illustrations—filled with cozy firelit interiors, moonlit gardens, and children in vintage nightgowns—evoke the warmth of a 19th-century New England homestead. Her delicate brushwork and soft palettes create a soothing, nostalgic atmosphere, perfect for lulling little ones to sleep.
A celebration of simplicity, nature, and the magic of twilight, this book is a treasure for families and collectors of Tudor’s work, embodying her philosophy that “the best things in life are nearest: breath, laughter, and love.”
