Sweet, stimulating illustrations offer up baby basics for bedtime. Knopf books for young readers, 9780375862236, 24pp. While each animal rests in its own special way, little ones will also drift off to a cozy sleep. Il sung nas brighteyed owl watches over the snoozing world and shows how sleep is both universal and individual. Nas fanciful illustrations convey a gentle sense of dreaminess to this simple, whimsical tale. The book shows a dark night, with the owl the only animal still awake. The boston globe il sung nas illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare. Buy a book of sleep book online at low prices in india a book of. On a starlit night, the owl travels from place to place showing the reader how different animals prefer to sleep. Its the rare picture book that, upon arrival, feels as though it has been around for years already. Il sung na s a book of sleep is a gentle reminder for us to unplug this american debut from the korean illustrator tells the poetic, quiet story of creatures going to rest with simple, beautifully textured drawings. Knopf books for young readers, 9780375866180, 24pp. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 14, 2011 a book of sleep by il sung na this is the perfect bedtime story not too long, quiet pictures, plenty to look at, and a soft, soothing storyline.
Il sung nas a book of sleep is a gentle reminder for us to unplug. The boston globe il sung nas illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and. Il sung nas a book of sleep is a gentle reminder for us. A book of sleep was his first picture book, followed by. Il sung nas a book of sleep is a gentle reminder for us to. A book of sleep by il sung na story time pals read for kids. Despite our best efforts to predict the demand for books, the magical spells we use sometimes fail us. Il sung na is a writer and illustrator of various picture books, including a book of sleep, a book of babies, and the thingamabob. I hope he has some nocturnal buddies to roam around with at night. The boston globe calls il sung nas art so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and. Il sung na makes his american debut with this gorgeous bedtime offering. Some sleep peacefully alone, while others sleep all together, huddled close. A book of sleep by il sung na, 9780375866180, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A book of sleep by il sung na board book my imagination.
The boston globe calls il sung nas art so joyous, so. With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect book of sleep. Jan 11, 2011 originally from korea, il sung na studied illustration at kingston university in london. The books to help your child fall sleep readers digest. Il sung na while other animals sleep at night, some quietly and others noisily, some alone and others huddled together, a wideeyed owl watches. Expatriate korean artist il sung na, whose lovely artwork i first encountered in the bedtime story a book of sleep, which chronicles how different animals take their rest, here looks at a number of baby animals on their first day of life. Book of sleep does its job effectively in conveying to the reader how the owl sleeps but. When the flowers begin to bloom and the world starts turning green, animals everywhere are born. A book of babies is sure to capture the attention and hearts of both parents and children alike.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a. Brdbk edition january 11, 2011 to get or gift this beautifully. He shows us whales sleeping as they move through the ocean, birds sleeping with one eye open, and a fish sleeping with both eyes wide open. Il sung na, author of the beloved book a book of sleep, returns with a new story similarly populated with whimsical illustrations and a tender depiction of family in all shapes and sizes.
A book of sleep when the sky grows darkand the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The illustrations in this book are so lovely that the story might just be lost in the looking. Join the owl on his moonlit journey as he watches all the other animals settle in for the night. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a book of sleep. Night falls and finds all the newborns ready for sleep, nudging little readers to shut their eyes too. The book tells the story of how different animals sleep as compared to the owl. 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. When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep. From the creator of a book of sleep and snow rabbit, spring rabbit comes a beautiful book of baby animals.
Night falls and finds all the newborns ready for sleep, nudging little readers to shut their eyes. Mar 15, 20 app of sleep story by il sung na to buy this app, please go to. This book is sure to become a quick favorite of youngsters. This american debut from the korean illustrator tells the poetic, quiet story of creatures going to rest with simple, beautifully textured drawings. A book of sleep and dark night can light up dark autumn. It is difficult to praise a book of sleep, by il sung na, without sounding as if im knocking it.
Il sung na makes his american debut with this gorgeous bedtime. This book is designed with sophisticated restraint that truly echoes the quietness of the story. Travel with the curious duck and visit babies around the world on their very first day of life. Originally from korea, il sung na studied illustration at kingston university in london. We caught up with illustrator emil ulfhammer to find out about his new projects, including a book he is writing and illustrating. Bird, balloon, bear by il sung na once upon a story duration.
Il sung na shows various animals in sleep from the view point of an inquisitive, nocturnal owl as he goes about his activities through the night. A book of sleep by il sung na overdrive rakuten overdrive. A book of sleep theme contains several images inspired by a popular childrens book created by il sung na. In a book of sleep by ii sung na, you can join the watchful owl as he watches the other animals fall asleep and talk with your child about the different sleep habits of each animal in the book. In 2001, he moved to london to pursue a bfa in illustration and animation at kingston university, where he discovered a passion for childrens books. To learn more about il sung na and his work, please visit. This wideawake owl graces the cover of il sung nas darling a book of sleep. Buy a book of sleep book online at low prices in india a. Beginning with a bunch of noisy ducklings, the text considers creatures with lots of siblings fish and those with none a monkey, young who can walk.