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Staff Reviews
One of our Children's Books Department staff's new favorite board books, and a great book to read after Goodnight Moon.
"When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep except for the watchful owl." And so begins a fanciful animal tour of different sleep habits, all under the owl's big-eyed gaze. The watercolor and pencil illustrations in this board book pull you into the animal parade, but it's the vibrant colors against the dark blue sky that beg for a closer look.
— Michelle
Description
When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep . . . except for the watchful owl!
With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect “book of sleep.” Join the owl on his moonlit journey as he watches all the other animals settle in for the night: some sleep standing up, while some sleep on the move! Some sleep peacefully alone, while others sleep all together, huddled close.
Il Sung Na makes his American debut with this gorgeous bedtime offering. While each animal rests in its own special way, little ones will also drift off to a cozy sleep.
About the Author
Originally from Korea, IL SUNG NA studied illustration at Kingston University in London. A Book of Sleep was his first picture book, followed by The Thingamabob and Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit (Spring 2011), which are also available from Knopf. To learn more about Il Sung Na and his work, please visit IlSungNa.com.
Praise For…
Starred Review, Booklist, November 1, 2009: "Na’s wonderfully illustrated debut is one of those bedtime books that children will likely turn to again and again."
Review, New York Times Book Review, December 6, 2009: “So thoroughly does the book inhabit its sleepy world.”
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 14, 2009: "It's the rare picture book that, upon arrival, feels as though it has been around for years already"
Starred Review, School Library Journal, November 2009: "Nimble lines influence the gentle mood through spotted colors and shaded images, balancing darkness and light to depict the passing of time."
