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    Down the Sleepy River

    A Mindful Bedtime Book

    Author Emma Drage
    Illustrated by Carmen Saldaña
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    Hardcover
    $17.99 US
    Candlewick | Templar
    10.19"W x 10.13"H x 0.39"D   | 16 oz | 20 per carton
    On sale Jul 16, 2024 | 32 Pages | 9781536234978
    Age 2-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
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    A calming picture book filled with mindfulness techniques perfect for bedtime.

    As you float along the sleepy river, say good night to the animals who are mindfully getting ready for bed. The soothing text helps little ones settle down for a good night’s sleep by copying the rhino, the lion, and other sleepy animals as they take deep breaths to calm the body and the mind in preparation for bedtime.
    A sweet tale to help adults gently ferry children toward peaceful slumber by using mindfulness techniques. . . . This lovely book is expressed in soothing prose that sets an appropriately tranquil bedtime mood; the sights of the delightful sleepy animals throughout are very comforting. The gorgeous hues of the digitally colored pencil and watercolor illustrations burst from the pages. Additionally, little ones will learn a thing or two about the animals’ habitats and preferred sleeping habits. An appealing, relaxing, and peaceful journey guaranteed to bring a restful night’s sleep.
    —Kirkus Reviews
    Emma Drage is an editor and writer. Before working in children’s publishing, she taught English in a Hong Kong secondary school and still works with children as a writing mentor. She has also completed courses in mindfulness and has a regular meditation practice. Emma Drage lives and works in London.

    Carmen Saldaña worked as a graphic designer for many years before becoming a children’s book illustrator. She lives in Gijon, a rainy little city in the north of Spain.
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    A calming picture book filled with mindfulness techniques perfect for bedtime.

    As you float along the sleepy river, say good night to the animals who are mindfully getting ready for bed. The soothing text helps little ones settle down for a good night’s sleep by copying the rhino, the lion, and other sleepy animals as they take deep breaths to calm the body and the mind in preparation for bedtime.

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    A sweet tale to help adults gently ferry children toward peaceful slumber by using mindfulness techniques. . . . This lovely book is expressed in soothing prose that sets an appropriately tranquil bedtime mood; the sights of the delightful sleepy animals throughout are very comforting. The gorgeous hues of the digitally colored pencil and watercolor illustrations burst from the pages. Additionally, little ones will learn a thing or two about the animals’ habitats and preferred sleeping habits. An appealing, relaxing, and peaceful journey guaranteed to bring a restful night’s sleep.
    —Kirkus Reviews

    Author

    Emma Drage is an editor and writer. Before working in children’s publishing, she taught English in a Hong Kong secondary school and still works with children as a writing mentor. She has also completed courses in mindfulness and has a regular meditation practice. Emma Drage lives and works in London.

    Carmen Saldaña worked as a graphic designer for many years before becoming a children’s book illustrator. She lives in Gijon, a rainy little city in the north of Spain.
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    Carmen Saldaña View titles by Carmen Saldaña

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