Now That Night Is Near

Written by Astrid Lindgren · Translated by Polly Lawson · Illustrated by Marit Tornqvist

A curious cat explores the night, delaying sleep.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings

24 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

As the world drifts into slumber, a curious cat roams through midsummer fields and dusky forests, delaying bedtime. Will the wandering feline find rest as the sun sets over the Swedish landscape? This enchanting tale, with its soothing narrative and luminous illustrations, invites young readers to join the cat's gentle journey before sleep.

From the publisher

It’s bedtime, and across the land everyone is settling down to sleep. The cows are lying down in their fields, the rabbits are snug in their burrows, and the birds are resting on their branches. Except someone isn’t quite ready to close their eyes just yet… A curious cat gently wanders through midsummer fields, forests and dusky Swedish landscapes as the sun slowly sets. When will he be ready to sleep? Written by Astrid Lindgren, the bestselling author of Pippi Longstocking, and accompanied by luminous artwork from award-winning illustrator Marit Tornqvist, this soothing story is perfect for sharing with young children at bedtime.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~500L

Themes & topics

Books about cats Books about science and nature Books about bedtime and dreams

What readers & critics say

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“This book is fine, just in the realm of everyone's-sleeping-so-you-should-be-too books, I didn't feel like it added anything unique or special. Just a pretty normal going to bed book.”

Marmee

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