Eugene Field s classic bedtime poem--about three children s adventures sailing in a wooden shoe--is brought to life with Johanna Westerman s vivid illustrations. Westerman s minutely detailed watercolors depict a Dutch landscape. The luminosity of the moonlit sea is captured in muted shades of blue that create a soothing mood for the dramatic verse. --School Library Journal Westerman captures the tone of the poem in a fittingly traditional way. . . . a pleasing rendition of an old favorite. --Booklist Westerman s inventive design elements provide a soothing accompaniment for the familiar text a staple for bedtime reading. --Publishers Weekly