Down the Sleepy River
A calming picture book to help little ones settle at bedtime with the aid of simple mindfulness techniques.
Let go of the day as you float along the sleepy river with the stars shining overhead, saying goodnight to the animals who are mindfully getting ready for bed. This peaceful bedtime read takes the form of a relaxing journey, beginning up a mountain as the sun starts to set, travelling down a river, passing sleepy animals and gently floating into the moonlit ocean.
The soothing text brings the reader's attention back to their breath and their body, helping little ones to be in the present moment and settle down for a good night's sleep.
Includes introductory notes for caregivers by Dani Binnington, a wellbeing expert and yoga teacher.
Emma Drage (Author)
Emma Drage is an editor and writer living and working in London, UK. Before working in children's publishing, she taught English in a Hong Kong secondary school and still works with children as a writing mentor. Emma has completed courses in mindfulness and has a regular meditation practice. She has written many books for children including Where's Mickey and Goodnight Bing.
Carmen Saldana (Illustrator)
Carmen Saldana lives and works from Gijon, a rainy little city in the north of Spain. After studying Arts and working as a graphic designer, Carmen became a full-time illustrator and has worked on a whole host of picture books including Bug Bear, Howard the Average Gecko and The Only Way is Badger. She is also the illustrator of the Flip Flap Snap series.