What a Day

"What a Day is a meditative bedtime book for babies and toddlers to help them slow down, relax and get ready for sleep.

The day is nearly over and now it's time to curl up and remember all of the incredible adventures of the day before say goodnight. This is the perfect book to end the day with. It will capture babies and toddlers imagination and curiosity, with soothing artwork and melodic text and help them prepare for a restful night's sleep. This is also a book for parents and guardians - providing them with a few moments of reflection, and a chance to pause in their busy day. The lyrical text that runs through the childs day - waking up, mealtimes, exploration and learning - is paired with gentle illustrations that will prepare little ones for bed. One phrase, ""It made me smile when you..."" is left open for the reader to finish - adding a personal touch to each nightly read. With expert guidance from sleep consultant Andrea Grace this is the perfect book to create a sense of calm before bedtime, helping children sleep soundly through the night. "

About the Author

Emma Ballentine is an actress, writer, and voice-over artist. She has a young daughter with actor, artist and writer Mark Strepan.

About the Illustrator

Harriet Hobday is a freelance Illustrator. She is a graduate of the prestigious MA in Childrens Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. She was selected for THE BOOKSELLER's Illustrator Showcase and The Cheltenham Illustration Awards, was runner up in The Batsford Prize, and has been highly commended in the The Macmillan Prize' for Children's Illustration. .