A Book of Sleep - Hardcover

Na, Il Sung

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375862234 ISBN 13: 9780375862236

Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2009

Synopsis

With the moon shining bright and the stars twinkling high above, the alert owl looks upon the landscape and takes note of all the different animals in their quiet states of slumber - some huddled together, some sleeping alone, and others dreaming as they stand. Simultaneous.

About this title

Review:

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."

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."

About the Author:

Originally from Korea, Il Sung Na studied illustration at Kingston University and now lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0375862234
• ISBN 13: 9780375862236
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 24