Jan 11, 2011 originally from korea, il sung na studied illustration at kingston university in london. Filled with energetic illustrations, friendly animals, and a. This comforting book makes sleep time a beautiful curiosity rather than something to dread or fear. Il sung na isnt a goodreads author, but he does have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from his feed. Il sung nas brighteyed owl watches over the snoozing world and shows how sleep is both universal and individual. The boston globe il sung nas illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and. A book of sleep was his first picture book, followed by the thingamabob and snow rabbit, spring rabbit spring 2011, which are also available from knopf. I first became familiar with his work when i read his debut picture book, the book of sleep, and used it for research for a children. A book of sleep by il sung na overdrive rakuten overdrive. However, it is beautiful enough to be equally suited for a grownups desktop. Buy a book of sleep book online at low prices in india a. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
A book of sleep by il sung na board book my imagination. The confluence of these reminded me of a lovely 2009 childrens book titled a book of sleep the american debut of korean illustrator il sung na, whose beautifully textured drawings tell the. In a book of sleep by ii sung na, you can join the watchful owl as he watches the other animals fall asleep and talk with your child about the different sleep habits of each animal in the book. App of sleep story by il sung na to buy this app, please go to. A book of sleep and dark night can light up dark autumn. In 2001, he moved to london to pursue a bfa in illustration and animation at kingston university, where he discovered a passion for childrens books. Il sung na shows various animals in sleep from the view point of an inquisitive, nocturnal owl as he goes about his activities through the night. A book of sleep by il sung na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Travel with the curious duck and visit babies around the world on their very first day of life.
The book tells the story of how different animals sleep as compared to the owl. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and. A book of sleep a book of sleep by na, il sung author. Il sung na, author of a book of sleep, on librarything. Il sung na makes his american debut with this gorgeous bedtime offering.
It depicts some sleepy fantasy creatures and this makes the theme ideal for a childs pc. While each animal rests in its own special way, little ones will also drift off to a cozy sleep. A book of sleep when the sky grows darkand the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep. All of the elements in a book of sleep balance in such a satisfying way, from the rich colors of the night to the unexpected whimsy in every detail. Book of sleep story and illustrations by il sung na.
The sleep habits of the delicate creatures in nas debut some sl. The boston globe il sung nas illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare. When the sky grows darkand the moon glows bright,everyone goes to sleep. Your child can see how various animals get ready for bed. So thoroughly does the book inhabit its sleepy world. Click to read more about a book of sleep by il sung na. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. See all books authored by il sung na, including zzzzz. From the creator of a book of sleep and snow rabbit, spring rabbit comes a beautiful book of baby animals. Il sung na makes his american debut with this gorgeous bedtime. With the owl as the guide through the night, readers visit elephants, fish, pigeons, penguins, giraffes, and others as they are asleep. It is difficult to praise a book of sleep, by il sung na, without sounding as if im knocking it. Some sleep peacefully alone, while others sleep all together, huddled close. When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep.
To learn more about il sung na and his work, please visit. This is the perfect bedtime story not too long, quiet pictures, plenty to look at, and a soft, soothing storyline. A book of sleep theme contains several images inspired by a popular childrens book created by il sung na. Zzzzz a book of sleep by il sung na 9781845392703paperback. It depicts some sleepy fantasy creatures and this makes the theme ideal for a.
When the sky grows darkand the moon glows bright,everyone goes to. Il sung nas a book of sleep is a gentle reminder for us. Il sung na while other animals sleep at night, some quietly and others noisily, some alone and others huddled together, a wideeyed owl watches. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Nas fanciful illustrations convey a gentle sense of dreaminess to this simple, whimsical tale. From the creator of a book of sleep and a book of babies comes a beautiful new book of animalsand opposites. Follow the monkey as he visits all the animals in the zoo.
A book of sleep by il sung na story time pals read for kids kids books read aloud duration. Note originally published in a slightly different form in great britain as zzzz. Mar 01, 20 a book of sleep theme contains several images inspired by a popular childrens book created by il sung na. The book is compiled of the sweet and simple fair y tale from all around the world with colorful pictures and depiction for the children in the books by il sung na. Apr 10, 2015 apr 10, 2015 book of sleep il sung na 1788978. Nov 01, 2009 one of the sweetest and most original of the new nighttime picture books is a book of sleep, written and illustrated by the talented koreanborn british artist il sung na. Il sung na books list of books by author il sung na.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a book of sleep. A book of sleep allows readers to discover the ways various animals sleep. This book is designed with sophisticated restraint that truly echoes the quietness of the story. The book shows a dark night, with the owl the only animal still awake.
With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect book of sleep. The boston globe calls il sung na s art so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and. Join the owl on his moonlit journey as he watches all the other animals settle in for the night. Book of sleep by il sung na is a picture book intended for children ages 15 years n. Il sung na is a writer and illustrator of various picture books, including a book of sleep, a book of babies, and the thingamabob. Buy the board book book a book of sleep by il sung na at indigo.
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