All of the animals on the savannah are grumpy - no, they will not take a nap! But one little girl may know just what to do to make sure these creatures can get some much-needed shut-eye.

The crocodile and hippo insist that naps are for babies, the ostrich hides its head in the sand, and the hyena simply laughs at the suggestion.

But the cranky expressions on the animals' faces give them away - these grouchy beasts are all in serious need of a nap!

Fortunately for these sleepy creatures a little girl appears who knows the secret to a good snooze: first close one eye, then close the other one. And, just like that, all of the animals are out like a light. It's naptime on the savannah!

About the Author
Iris de Mouy is a French illustrator who has exhibited her work around the world. She lives in Paris. SHELLEY TANAKA is an award-winning author, translator and editor who has written and translated more than thirty books for children and young adults. She teaches at Vermont College of Fine Arts in the MFA Program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Shelley lives in Kingston, Ontario.

Reviews
This cavalcade of disapproval and huffiness is uproarious . . . a flat-out delight. * Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *
The illustrations are sublime in their restraint and fearless use of ample white space . . . A lovely, if wakeful, bedtime book. * Kirkus Reviews *
The illustrations and hand-painted text give Naptime an interesting maturity in its design, one which lends itself well to making this story timeless. * CM Magazine *


Awards
Commended for Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of the Year 2014 (United States) and Huffington Post Best Picture Books of the Year: Bedtime Book 2014 (United States) and An ALA Notable Children's Book 2015 (United States) and Bank Street's Best Children's Books of the Year 2015 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9781554984879
Author Iris De Moy
Format Hardback
Page Count 28
Imprint Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Publisher Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Weight(grams) 354g
Dimensions(mm) 158mm * 279mm * 11mm