Before We Sleep

Name: Before We Sleep
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781636550046
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By Giorgio Volpe

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Summary

Before We Sleep follows the tender friendship between a red fox and a gray dormouse as the seasons shift from autumn to winter. As the dormouse prepares to hibernate, the fox attempts to keep their friend awake just a little longer. Together, they share one final story before parting ways, with the promise of reunion in the spring. This heartwarming tale gently mirrors the bedtime ritual, offering comfort and reassurance.
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Ideal for children aged 3 to 6, Before We Sleep is perfect for families seeking a soothing bedtime story that explores themes of friendship and the natural rhythm of the seasons.

Red fox and little dormouse are best friends who love to play in the forest. As winter comes and dormouse gets sleepy, fox tries to think of ways to keep mouse awake.

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Age range 3 to 6

A red fox and a grey dormouse joyfully play in their forest home as the season begins to change from autumn to winter.

Soon, the dormouse must hibernate, and the friends will part. As the time for sleep nears, the fox tries to keep the dormouse awake. Sleep indeed must come, but not before the two friends have shared one last story, knowing they will be together again in the spring.

This gentle friendship story is the perfect allegory for the bedtime ritual. And the reassuring message is clear: I will be there for you when you wake.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781636550046

Publisher: Red Comet Press LLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Comet Press LLC

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Translated by Angus Yuen-Killick
Illustrated by Paolo Proietti

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 28

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Giorgio Volpe

About the Author

Giorgio Volpe has a degree in literature and philosophy from the University of Rome where his thesis focused on children's theater. In 2014 he founded a theater company which has produced several plays he has written. To his credits as an actor and playwright, he adds children's book author. He has written collaborated with Paolo Proietti on several titles.Before We Sleepis his first book to be published in English.

Paolo Proietti,a Rome native, studied graphics and visual communication at the International School of Comics in Rome. He developed a passion for children's books and in 2016 won the prestigious Scarpetta d 'oro Award for illustration. Since then, he has focused on picture books and has published several including those in collaboration with author Giorgio Volpe.

Translator,Angus Yuen-Killickis the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press. Originally from the UK, he lived in Rome in the 1980s. He now lives and works in brownstone Brooklyn, NY.