Brave Cowboy tries to sing his young calf pals to sleep on a dark, dark night, with humorous results.

A babysitter sings a rhyming song to reassure the child.

Unable to fall asleep, River Rose's mother sings her a lullaby that spins a magical dream of a special day at the zoo with animal friends.

As children prepare for bed, the world around them is also settling down for the night. Through the seasons, animals who live in the jungle, the forest, and the sea all whisper to their babies, and to yours, a soft refrain: "It's time to sleep, my love."

Using her signature folk style, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, political activist, and feminist icon weaves a story that incorporates themes of individual power and collective responsibility. Read your child to sleep with the powerful words of Ani DiFranco. This purposeful lullaby reminds readers of what exists beneath their outer forms of identity, and that we are all connected by virtue of that inner light. The companion song is available...

The animals on the farm sing their babies lullabies and tuck them in for the night.