Arlo
The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep
by Catherine Rayner
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Pub Date Oct 06 2020 | Archive Date Oct 02 2020
Pan Macmillan | Macmillan Children's Books
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Description
A dreamy bedtime book from award-winner Catherine Rayner about a wakeful lion who is desperate to get some sleep.
Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold, too loud or too quiet, and his wriggly family aren't helping either! Will poor Arlo ever get some rest? Perhaps his new friend Owl will have some good ideas to help him fall asleep.
Arlo: The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message from Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner - perfect for bedtime and especially helpful for little ones who have trouble going to sleep.
Author bio:
Catherine Rayner studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. She is the creator of numerous picture books including: Abigail, Solomon Crocodile, Solomon and Mortimer, Smelly Louie, and Augustus and His Smile, for which she was awarded the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. She is also the illustrator of The Go-Away Bird, written by bestselling children's author Julia Donaldson. Catherine still lives in Edinburgh with her young family and a small menagerie of creatures - Shannon the horse, Ena the cat, and a goldfish named Richard - all of whom inspire her work.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781509804207 |
| PRICE | CA$25.99 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Andrea P, Reviewer
Arlo by Catherine Rayner is a wonderful bedtime story that is enhanced by gorgeous illustrations and a gentle singsong cadence that is sure to lull little ones off to sleep.
Arlo the lion just cannot fall asleep, and everyone knows that lions, more than most, need their sleep! Frustrated with his predicament, Arlo meets Owl who shares the secret to reaching a peaceful slumber.
This is a beautiful story that is sure to become a nighttime favourite. 4.5 stars
Many thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to read this ARC.
Marilyn P, Reviewer
Arlo the lion is fatigued! He has tried everything to get to sleep but...
“The grass was too prickly, and the earth was too hard.…The sun was too hot, but the night was too cold.”
What is an exhausted lion to do to be able to curl up and drift off to sleep? He is frustrated, very, very weary and all alone on this dark and never-ending night.
He has an encounter with a nocturnal owl that helps him with his insomnia problem. She quietly sings a calming song to him that will grant him a deep and restful slumber.
“Think about the places where you’d like to be, / the things that you’d do there and what you might see. / Relax your whole body, slow your breathing right down, / imagine you’re sinking into the soft ground.”
Will Arlo take her wise advice and finally get the peaceful shut-eye that he is longing for?
The illustrations are gorgeous. They are vibrant, colourful and mesmerizing. This a perfect bedtime story to be shared just before turning off the light. I highly recommend this book! It's a winner.
Lindsey R, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this story. It was short and simple and great for kids. I’m not a parent, but I can imagine the songs being perfect for helping children find ways to relax and fall asleep. The artwork is a really unusual style, at first I wasn’t sure but it definitely grew on me and I loved the scenery when they’re imagining where they’d like to be.
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