Sleep Well, Siba and Saba by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
Age range 4 to 8 Forgetful sisters Siba and Saba are always losing something. Each night, they dream about the things they have lost that day. But one night, their dreams begin to reveal something entirely unexpected . . . .
'This imaginative international tale will delight readers of all ages' - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED; 'Charming! The expressive and elegant artwork, with references to Ugandan tales makes the journey to the world of Siba and Saba more delightful. A comforting tale about loss and the ways of being found.' - School Library Journal; 'The tale of Siba and Saba is heartwarming and inspiring all in one go! In truth, I want to read this book every night and then fall asleep with it in my arms and dream of my future and what I can look forward to experiencing and achieving. Simply stunning!' - Alexis Filby, librarian and author of popular blog Book Monsters; 'An entertaining international treat!' - Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast; 'Both story and illustrations are full of references to Ugandan folklore, and combine to create a wonderful bedtime book that is sure to help your child drift off to sleep.' - BookTrust
Nansubuga was born in the United States to Ugandan parents and works in international development in East and Southern Africa. Her debut picture book ‘Sleep Well, Siba and Saba’ was voted a Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year. Sandra was born in France and now lives in Australia. She attended art classes at Emily Carr University in Vancouver before embarking on her career as a children’s illustrator. She has been nominated for a Kate Greenaway Medal.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781911373094 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911373099 |
| Title | Sleep Well, Siba and Saba |
| Author | Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Lantana Publishing |
| Year published | 2018-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Kirkus Best Book of the Year 2017 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |