How Does Sleep Come?

Written by Jeanne Blackmore · Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles

A boy wonders how sleep arrives as his mother gently guides him to dreamland.

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32 pages· AD610L

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As Jacob snuggles into bed, he asks his mother how sleep comes. With soothing words, she paints a picture of quiet snowfalls and drifting clouds, guiding him into a peaceful slumber. Will Jacob's imagination lead him to dreamland, or will the night hold more mysteries? Discover the gentle journey to sleep in this poetic bedtime tale.

From the publisher

In her picture book debut, Jeanne Blackmore continues her grandfather Roger Duvoisin’s tradition of creating beautiful books for children. Through her poetic and deceptively simple text, Blackmore has created an ideal sleepy time tale: “How does sleep come?” Jacob asked his Mama as he climbed into bed. Jacob’s Mama tucked the covers all around Jacob just so, and then she told him. “Sleep comes quietly. Like a snowfall that blankets a meadow on a dark starry night, and lays down a soft white canvas for rabbits to leave footprints.” Jacob closed his eyes.And the snow fell.And the fog rolled in.And the clouds drifted.And the cat purred.And quietly, silently, softly, peacefully, gently, Jacob fell asleep.

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