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Name: A book of sleep
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Il Sung Na

In "A Book of Sleep," Il Sung Na takes readers on a gentle tour of the nighttime world where animals display varied sleep patterns—quiet and noisy, solitary and communal. A diligent owl serves as the narrator, observing and reflecting on how different creatures rest, offering insights into sleep behavior in animals and the role of owls as keen natural observers.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Il Sung Na

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