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Naptime

Iris De Moy author Shelley Tanaka translator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Published:13th Nov '14

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All of the animals on the savannah are grumpy — no, they will not take a nap! But one little girl may know just what to do to make sure these creatures can get some much-needed shut-eye.

The crocodile and hippo insist that naps are for babies, the ostrich hides its head in the sand, and the hyena simply laughs at the suggestion.

But the cranky expressions on the animals’ faces give them away — these grouchy beasts are all in serious need of a nap!

Fortunately for these sleepy creatures a little girl appears who knows the secret to a good snooze: first close one eye, then close the other one. And, just like that, all of the animals are out like a light. It’s naptime on the savannah!

This cavalcade of disapproval and huffiness is uproarious . . . a flat-out delight. * Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *
The illustrations are sublime in their restraint and fearless use of ample white space . . . A lovely, if wakeful, bedtime book. * Kirkus Reviews *
The illustrations and hand-painted text give Naptime an interesting maturity in its design, one which lends itself well to making this story timeless. * CM Magazine *

  • Commended for Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of the Year 2014 (United States)
  • Commended for Huffington Post Best Picture Books of the Year: Bedtime Book 2014 (United States)
  • Commended for An ALA Notable Children's Book 2015 (United States)
  • Commended for Bank Street's Best Children's Books of the Year 2015 (United States)

ISBN: 9781554984879

Dimensions: 158mm x 279mm x 11mm

Weight: 354g

28 pages