Before We Sleep

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

Written by Giorgio Volpe and illustrated by Paolo Proietti, this gentle friendship story is the perfect allegory for the bedtime ritual, and its reassuring message is clear: "I will be there for you when you wake." Kirkus Reviews gave it a starred review: "Visual beauty plus the beauty of closeness in sad times. Cuddle close for this one." A cozy bedtime picture book to share at the end of the day.

Product Details
• Author: Giorgio Volpe
• Illustrator: Paolo Proietti
• Translator: Angus Yuen-Killick
• Format: Hardcover picture book
• Pages: 28
• Trim size: 8.62 x 11.62 inches
• Illustrations: Color throughout
• Publisher: Red Comet (Abrams)
• Published: September 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9781636550046

Age Recommendation
• Ages 3–6 years

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age is Before We Sleep for?
A: The publisher recommends it for ages 3 to 6.
Q: What is Before We Sleep about?
A: A red fox and a gray dormouse share one last story before the dormouse hibernates for winter, a gentle allegory for the bedtime ritual.
Q: Who wrote and illustrated Before We Sleep?
A: It was written by Giorgio Volpe, illustrated by Paolo Proietti, and translated by Angus Yuen-Killick.
Q: How many pages is Before We Sleep?
A: It is a 28-page hardcover picture book.

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