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SLEEP
A Whimsical Word Adventure into the Imaginative World of Sleep
Series: Whimsical Word Adventures
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Ideal for children aged 3 to 7, this book delights young readers with its imaginative storyline and creative wordplay, making it perfect for bedtime reading and fostering a love of language.
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Age range 3 to 7
Once there was a girl who couldn't sleep. She had trouble catching her Zs. When she decides to follow them, she is led on an extraordinary word adventure over mountains, down waterfalls, and into caves... until she finally catches the Zs, falling asleep under the pale light of the moon.
SLEEP captures the magic of childhood and imagination through a unique and creative perspective, revealing the whimsy of dreams through word and letter concepts that will be sure to delight readers both young and old.
Series: Whimsical Word Adventures
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SLEEP
Age range 3 to 7 Once there was a girl who couldn't sleep. She had trouble catching her Zs. When she decides to follow them, she is led on an extraordinary word adventure over mountains, down waterfalls, and into caves... until she finally catches the Zs, falling asleep under the pale light of the moon. SLEEP captures the magic of...Hardback$4300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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ISBN: 9781938447754
Publisher: Kayppin Media
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 October 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Genius Cat Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Germn Blanco
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 177.0mm
Height: 127.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Karen Kilpatrick is the award-winning and bestselling author of several picture book and early graphic novel series, a toy inventor, and a former lawyer. She currently writes for children from S. Florida, where she lives with her three kids. Karen founded the nonprofit, Authors4Education, which has donated thousands of books to kids in need. She also runs a media company that focuses on supporting creatives, brands, and storytellers in their publishing journeys.
Germn Blanco likes doodling so he draws some caricatures and then puts them on the computer, voila! He is also a graphic designer, a former Creative Director for a global toy company, and a member of the board of directors for a nonprofit organization donating books to kids in need, Authors4Education. Some of Germn's award-winning illustrated books include When Pencil Met Eraser and Pop!.
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