Nastja Holtfreter – illustratör

Good Night! Started with the question "Are you awake?". Sleep plays a vital role in child development with many studies showing that children who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health. In the first years after birth, the amount of time a child sleeps begins to decrease gradually. Developing a healthy sleep pattern can be a challenging transition period for many families. This board book shows the sleeping habits of various animals from around the world in their own unique habitats and is intended to help create a healthy sleep routine. The illustrations are designed with lively colors and fun animal characters that follow the storyline. Each page of the book is designed to be interactive. When the child pulls the tab, the characters on the pages change to follow the story. This makes it easier for the child to pay attention and interact with the book while, at the same time, supporting their fine motor development skills. The durable, thick cover and pages make it simple for children in this age group to easily grasp and hold this board book using their own hands. The book can be used repeatedly and can endure all manners of abuse such as throwing, pulling, tearing and putting in the mouth so it can be read over and over again. From the first page to the last page, this book will show your child the fun side of sleeping and make them excited to show you what good little sleepers then can be!