rebooting my ipad

I was using my i-pad one morning and then came back later after work and it would not come back on it gets to the android screen and no farther. I tried to use the volume + power buttons and it just shut off. then I tried to reset it via the reset button and all it did was flash and then just go back to where it is now still at. and I cant get it to do anything else.
I only use it via wifi no other connection. or carriers.