Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep

For fans of the bestselling phenomenon The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, Katie Blackburn’s Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep is an innovative, beautiful, and rhythmic picture book about a little bear named Dozy who wanted to sleep but didn’t know how…

Combining proven sleep and relaxation techniques with Richard Smythe’s gorgeous, dreamlike illustrations, this is the perfect companion for any parent who wants to turn naptime or bedtime into a calming experience.

Now, are you all snuggled up and ready for bed? I’m going to tell you a story about a little bear called Dozy, who wanted to sleep but didn’t know how. . . .

With rhythmic text and soothing illustrations, this calming story from Katie Blackburn and Richard Smythe uses tried-and-true techniques to help both adult and child relax.

“Plenty of anticipated repetition and interaction lace Blackburn’s inviting and almost hypnotizing narrative....A soothing story for little ones with difficulties settling down for the night.” - Booklist

“The mellow illustrations reinforce the text’s gentle progression toward sleep as they transition from the warm colors of sunset into the soft and cool hues of night....parents whose children struggle to fall asleep may benefit from integrating this story into the bedtime routine.” - School Library Journal