By: Annabel Gardiner
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Do you want to sleep in a tree like a koala?
How about at the bottom of the ocean like a whale?
Or upside down in a cave like a bat?
Discover how different creatures go to sleep at night and imagine yourself snuggling down with them at bed time.
You can also try and spot the playful caterpillar hidden on every page.
Annabel Gardiner grew up in Bristol and has a BA Honours degree in English Literature from Queen's University Belfast. She now resides in Wiltshire with her family, Coco the dog and Scout the Shetland pony. Her debut novel "So How Will You Sleep" has been inspired and written for her two young children who share her passion for animals from all corners of the world. When she is not writing, Annabel can be found riding horses or walking in the countryside.
A perfect read
le wild thing that is not wanting to go to sleep?
Ask them if they’d rather sleep up high in a tree-like a koala or if they’d rather sleep under a tree like a fox.
Turns out a cosy bed in a warm house is the best option!
We love the rhythm and rhyme of this book… makes for a lovely read before bed!
So how will you sleep is absolutely charming. A wonderful Bedtime read for younger children. Told in rhyme with beautiful illustrations. We go on a sleep journey with all kinds of animals....the story flows really well and is a fun way to introduce different animals to the reader and chat about them. I highly recommend this one.
So How Will You Sleep is a lovely bedtime book and such a wonderful introduction to animals and habitats for young readers. We’re introduced to a variety of animals from all around the world and where they sleep. I really admire the gentleness of the rhyming text and how well written it is for bedtime; it’s got a really soothing quality.
This will be going in my little one's bedtime book basket and I’ll be taking it to school with me!
It is adorable! Has a lovely rhyming pattern and you learn all about different animals sleep. Amazing discussion for habitats, nocturnal animals etc!
A goodnight book for animal lovers. The text has a repetitive rhyming structure that will appeal to little ones. Each page has a different animal and their unique sleep strategy or situation. I think page turns could have been used better to transition from one animal to the next, but the concept of contemplating each way animals sleep is a fun one. The illustrations add a warm, cozy feel. It all ends with a baby cozy in their own crib.
This lovely story looks at how a range of different animals goes to sleep, it would be perfect as a bedtime story! Or for a topic on animals? Each page is a verse and rhymes which is my favourite kind of story to read aloud! The illustrations by Samantha Thorley are also lovely and just so cute too!
Definitely recommend checking this one out!
When I first read this book, I instantly fell in love with it! The drawings are so beautiful as they were relaxing in the color theme of bedtime but at the same time vivid and capturing. The rhyming and tone are incredibly soothing. The kids loved seeing how each selected animal slept on every page. They giggled every once in a while, when we talked about and imagined them sleeping the same way as the animals. This was a GREAT bedtime book!
A little treasure of a book, perfect for bedtime, with gentle rhyming text.
Absolutely Fabulous..... highly recommended
I bought this book for my two grandsons aged 6 and 1. Both boys are totally engaged whilst looking/reading this book, it is absolutely one of the best books we have and is chosen by the boys over and over again. There are amazing illustrations throughout this book, every page is a pure delight, and it encourages reading skills. My 6-year-old grandson is reading this book out loud and loving the story. Gorgeous colour on every page and well worth every penny. Cannot wait for Annabel to finish another book.
Lyrical and beautiful book!
Our 12-month-old adores this book. Both of us are just learning his favourites and this is definitely one of them. On our circulation of 2 or 3 must-reads for the bedtime routine! I think it’s the lyrical flow of the poetry and the captivating illustrations that do it for him. I secretly also think that he understands the meaning and message of the book (but he’s only 12 months although I do think he’s a genius! Haha) and hears the words as a calming call to serenity and dreams! Amazing book!
A lovely bedtime book with beautiful illustrations. We loved finding out about how different animals sleep at night and my four year old especially loves finding the caterpillar on each page!
My children love this book, they are already asking for it most nights. The words are so soothing and rhythmic, it's a perfect bedtime story and something I don't hate rereading to them which is a winner in my eyes! The illustrations are also BEAUTIFUL. I would highly recommend this.
I got this book as a present for my little niece who absolutely loves it…. Perfect for winding down at bedtime, thinking and learning about all the different ways animals go to sleep. The writing is simple, rhythmic and rhyming… And each page is beautifully illustrated. It is a very sweet little bedtime book!
This book is absolutely perfect for ages 0 to I’d say around 6 or 7!! Really good at helping them to wind down and think about sleep and also really educational about animals and makes your little one realise they are safe and snug ready for sleep!! Loved it!!
Love this book so much. Beautifully written and the illustrations are great.
The perfect gift for those with little ones.
Really well-written book which my children loved. Ideal for bedtime reading with a lovely tempo and soporific quality.
Would highly recommend it and can’t wait to read more of Annabel’s work!
This book is a lovely calm read, our twin girls really enjoy reading it before bed, teaching them a bit about animals at the same time. The illustrations are very nice as well.
really loved the words, so well thought about and the illustrations are gorgeous, a pleasure to read to all my nieces and nephews! Highly recommend this author :-)
A lovely bedtime story that our daughter enjoys reading over and over. Beautiful illustrations and a hidden caterpillar to find on each page. Highly recommended
My four and eight years old loved this. It rhymes and flows well and the illustrations are gorgeous too. Would highly recommend it.
My boys and I utterly loved this book. It is an enchanting story that was beautifully written and illustrated. Highly recommend it.
Bought for my grandchildren, a lovely bedtime story.
So How Will You Sleep? by Annabel Gardiner is an absolutely beautiful book and just perfect for young children.
Each page explores how different animals’ sleep. With simple rhyme and repetition, it is a book that will encourage children to join in with the words. As older children follow along, the repetition will help them learn to read. Even as I read the book in my head, the words bounced along.
The whole book Is beautifully illustrated by Samantha Thorley. We see each animal asleep but so much more than that is contained within each page – whilst viewing a fox asleep, we see a mole is digging. The illustrations are all starting points for wider discussions with our children about animals and their habitats, which animals sleep at night and which are nocturnal.
On every page, there is the added bonus of looking for the caterpillar. Even as an adult I found myself hunting for him!
So How Will You Sleep? is a beautiful book to grace the bookshelves of all households with young children? It is a book to savour and to treasure.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
We read this book at bedtime and it is perfect.
The illustrations are bold but use gentle colours to give that calm sleepy feel.
The words flow effortlessly. There is a good amount of repetition which aids with the flow and the ability of even young readers to join in fairly quickly.
It was very poetic to read.
Little bookworm (5) also really enjoyed the book. She loved the different animals and the ways they slept. It was a calm book which was exactly what we needed.
I also this book would be lovely to read to my nursery class. I am a big fan of Emma Dodd animal books and this reminded me of them but is more suitable for older children as well.
I read a digital advance copy of this book - I leave my review freely and honestly.
Definitely, a book that is going on my wish list so I have a physical copy at home for myself and a little bookworm to enjoy and also a copy for my classroom.
A great bedtime read. My little one loves this book and now knows the story by heart! She loves finding out where each animal sleeps and takes enjoyment in looking for the caterpillar on each page. It is written beautifully and the illustrations are fab. I would highly recommend it!
This is a lovely children’s book that teaches you about different animal habitats. Beautifully written and illustrated.
The verse has a consistent rhythm and rhyme which seems to lull my toddler to sleep. Would highly recommend it as a great bedtime story.
My daughter loves learning about all of the animals and the warm and snuggly goodnight at the end.
Lovey book with beautiful pictures. My girls also enjoyed finding the caterpillar. Soon to become bedtime favourite.
Loved the book. I am a childminder and such a great book to read with all the children. The animals are lovely and will buy this book as presents for friends with babies
What a lovely book, each of my children has loved reading this every night since we purchased it. It’s wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated. Can’t wait for more
A lovely way to send the little ones to bed. A uniquely-written story accompanied by fantastic illustrations. It's now a staple read before bedtime, definitely recommend it!
This is a gorgeous bedtime story for your little ones, my nearly 2 year old loves all the animal pictures and repeating their names! My 8-year-old also enjoyed this book with his little brother. A very enjoyable family bedtime story with amazing illustrations, would highly recommend it.
My little girl loves books and I think this one will be one of her favourites.
Love this book! What a treat!
Lovely book to read to children and it was brought to life by the wonderful illustrations.
I've been reading this book to my kids at bedtime for the past 2 weeks. They haven't gotten bored of it yet. This book is beautifully written with easy to remember rhyming words sorry cute to find the caterpillar.
Young children will run into a library and pick up a book whose cover catches their eyes. So How Will You Sleep?'s cover will do just that. The otters, drawn by Samantha Thorley, are adorable. The other animals and insects inside the story are just as darling.
So How Will You Sleep? by Annabel Gardiner can be used in homes or classrooms of various age groups. There are many one-syllable words preschoolers and young readers will master in no time. For toddlers, you can practice saying animal/insect names. Finally, I don't believe there's a single word an independent reader won't be able to pronounce.
Everyone will love the smiling, sleeping faces. I sure did. They put a smile on my face. :)
When you finish reading this story, go back and see if you can find all the hidden caterpillars, as Annabel Gardiner (the author) suggested. What a fun game! I must admit, I didn't even notice them until she pointed them out.
There are seven groups of sleepy heads in So How Will You Sleep, but many more slumber at night. Depending on your audience's age, ask them to name other animals that sleep at night and where. Maybe draw their favourite nighttime snoozer.
This is a super adorable bedtime children's book. The illustrations are just precious. The story is told using a repetitive rhyming scheme that is often found in similar books. The lines in the story needed to be separated a bit more. I think the rhyme is supposed to be two people going back and forth, but it reads like one person which was a little weird. Outside of that, I really enjoyed it.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
An adorable bedtime story for little ones! With calming artwork and fun examples of how different animals sleep in the wild, this fun picture book is a wonderful bedtime story that shows beautiful illustrations of nature at night and where animals sleep, as the parent asks the child where they will sleep and gives fun examples in a soothing rhythm.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Ideal for little ones who get fussy at bedtime because they simply don't want to miss out on any of the interesting things going on in their little world. Showing a little one that animals they like go to bed too, an end to the nighttime struggle. Loved the otters going to sleep on their backs, holding hands, and singing a song.
In this cute bedtime story, children can learn about how animals sleep. The illustrations are cute. The poetry is a little bit stilted, but not too bad. I received an advance copy of this book for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review. Beautiful illustrations! Lots of fun facts about where and how animals and insects sleep. Rhyming verse. Sweet story!
In this cute bedtime story, children can learn about how animals sleep. The illustrations are cute. The poetry is a little bit stilted, but not too bad. I received an advance copy of this book for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
It's time for someone to go to bed, but animals all over the world sleep in so many different ways! Review all the options and see which one is just right.
This cosy little book has a tidy rhyme and a comfy rhythm. I love all the illustrations and factual information about animals. At first, I struggled to understand that there was a dialogue going on (there are no quotation marks), and I'm sceptical of the use of comic sans font. These only inconvenienced me slightly, however.
I recommend this book to any child who likes animals and who needs something soothing before bed.
Thank you to Annabel Gardiner and BookSirens for this ARC. I'll keep it near my bed just in case I need something soothing.
So How Will You Sleep is an cute, funny, charming, beautiful, sweet, imaginative, and lovely story!! This is the best bedtime story I've ever read! So how will you sleep asks a child how they plan to sleep at night and details how different animals sleep. It is a very playful and endearing story. It asks children if they will sleep like a bat, bee, polar bear, fox, whale, and many more animals. As you go through the animals you learn how each of them sleep at night and children get to imagine themselves right there beside those animals. This book prompts lots of fun discussion questions. Would hanging upside down like a bat be fun or dizzying?! There is also a cute little caterpillar on each page for kids to search for. If your kid loves to read a book before bedtime this story a must read!!
This is a perfect bedtime book.
