Twenty Yawns

Jane Smiley is the author of numerous novels, including A Thousand Acres, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, as well as five works of nonfiction and a series of books for young adults. In 2001 she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and in 2006 she received the PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award for Literature. This is her first picture book. She lives in Northern California.Lauren Castillo is the illustrator of many books, including The Reader by Amy Hest. She has also written and illustrated several books, including Caldecott Honor book Nana in the City and The Troublemaker. She lives in Pennsylvania. Readers can find her online at www.laurencastillo.com and follow her on Twitter @studiocastillo.

“Perfect bedtime story for the end of a busy day.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A sweet soporific and an attractive option for most collections wanting to refresh bedtime selections.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“Caldecott Honor Book illustrator Castillo uses bold outlined figures and soft backgrounds exceptionally well…Children will enjoy turning pages to count all twenty yawns.” —Booklist“This is a perfect bedtime book.” —Huffington Post, “Best Picture Books of 2016”