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The Blanket That Wouldn’t Sleep

Age range 3-7
Format Children's book
Author Byron Barnard

About this book

Story Details

The Blanket That Wouldn’t Sleep is a cosy bedtime picture book about imagination, busy thoughts, and learning to settle down for sleep.

In a warm little bedroom at the edge of the woods, Talia is ready for bed. But her favourite blanket, Bluebell, has other ideas.

Bluebell does not want to sleep. She wants to be a cape, a tent, a boat, a cloud, a cave, and anything else her imagination can dream up.

As Talia and Bluebell drift through their gentle bedtime adventures, they discover that rest can be its own kind of magic and that a blanket’s most important job is being a safe place to dream.

Perfect for children aged 3 to 6, this calming read-aloud story is ideal for bedtime routines, quiet evenings, and little ones whose thoughts feel busy at night.

A soft, beautifully illustrated picture book from Daddy Reading, created for families who love gentle stories with heart.

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