Fiona has had a long day at the beach, but doesn't feel tired. Well, maybe just a little tired...she lies down on her bed, and one by one, sends her body parts off to sleep by remembering what they did that day ("Toes were for gripping flip-flops on the way to the beach").

See also: Sleep Like A Tiger by Mary Logue (although Pamela Zagarenski's dreamy, delicate illustrations are very different from Maggie Smith's watercolor/goache/fabric/digital media) ( )

Fiona has spent the day at the beach and now it's time for bed.

"Time to say good night," said Mama.
"I'm not ready!" said Fiona.
"You've had a long day. You must be tired, from your head to your toes," said Mama.
"Maybe just a little tired...."

This may be a bedtime story, but Maggie Smith's bright illustrations are richly colored and full of life.

"Toes, go to sleep!" said Fiona.
Toes were for gripping flip-flops on the way to the beach.
Toes were easy. They went right to sleep."

The illustrations feature bright and bold depictions of Fiona's earlier daytime activities, while the pajama clad Fiona is contrasted in a smaller inset box, growing wearier with each page until she is finally and peacefully asleep against a backdrop of evening blue. Feet, Go to Sleep is an attractive combination of enjoyable and practical.

More at http://shelf-employed.blogspot.com/2015/05/feet-go-to-sleep-review.html ( )