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Zusatztext "Truly one of the most beautiful children's books in recent years! every page of Time for Bed! Miyuki is an exquisite treat for the eyes; children and adults will marvel at its illustration! which is intricate yet warm and lovely at the same time." Informationen zum Autor A graduate of the School of Fine Arts in Paris, Seng Soun Ratanavanh is an illustrator and painter based near Paris, France. Roxane Marie Galliez is a prize-winning writer, poet, and children's book author. She has a doctorate in the history of ancient civilizations and traveled the Pacific Islands for several years as a researcher and journalist. She lives near Saint-Etienne, France. Klappentext Miyuki's imagination peaks at bedtime, when she remembers she needs to water the vegetables, gather snails, and prepare for the arrival of the Dragonfly Queen. Her patient grandfather follows along on her adventures in this beautiful story about family, nature, and love. Full color. Zusammenfassung Outstanding Merit, Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year “The striking artwork brings Miyuki's imagination to life with wondrous, bright colors that curiously set a dreamy stage for this gorgeous bedtime story that also highlights intergenerational family bonds.” — The Children's Book Review “… gloriously colorful and imaginative” —The New York Times Book Review A beautifully illustrated story for any young reader whose imagination peaks at bedtime, from award children’s book author Roxane Maria Galliez, with stunning Japanese-inspired artwork by Seng Soun Ratanavanh. Miyuki doesn’t want to go to bed—there are just too many things to do! She needs to water the vegetables, gather snails, and prepare for the arrival of the Dragonfly Queen. Luckily, her patient grandfather follows along on her adventures, gently encouraging her to go to sleep. In this beautiful intergenerational story about family, nature, and love, young children and their parents will find a welcome companion for their own bedtime journey....
