Arlo the lion is tired, but no matter how hard he tries, he can't get to sleep. While wandering the savanna, he meets an owl who sings him a soothing lullaby to send him to sleep. But lion isn't the only one who has trouble sleeping. Can owl's song help everyone to sleep when they should?
This is a gorgeous, soothing bedtime story, with a lovely sleepy feel. It's perfect for reading right before bed, or to encourage little ones to think about when they're struggling to drop off. The song is easy to remember after a few reads, and makes a wonderful bedtime lullaby for busy toddlers (I've used it once or twice since this book arrived!)
Rayner's illustrations are beautiful - I especially loved the bundle of sleeping lions on the final page. Arlo's mane is full of gorgeous detail, and the pages are painted in the colours of sunsets and rises, with inky, star-strewn skies in between.
Thank you so much Macmillan Children's Books for sending us a copy to review.
Arlo, the Lion who couldn't Sleep is written and illustrated by Catherine Rayner
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