Charlotte Zolotow was a children’s picture book author, poet and book editor. In a career spanning 50 years she wrote over 90 books for children and edited hundreds of children’s books. Vladimir Bobri was an author, illustrator and artist, celebrated for his design work. From the 1940s he began to illustrate children’s books, a number of which have now become classics.

'A brilliant book to hold … it has a cosy warmth and each page draws in the eye - it's hard to choose a favourite scene! … By helping to re-situate humans as one among many kinds of life, 'Sleepy Book' plays an important role in reminding us of who else our actions affect - as well as being enjoyable to look at whatever your age.'