Description

By (author) Cordingley, Sarah; Illustrated by Nair Kamala

Short /annotation:
Join Little Elephant on a twilight journey through the savannah in this enchanting story. With accompanying mindfulness exercises, this book is perfect for calm bedtimes.

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Little Elephant is having a bedtime bath in the Moonbeam Pool when his rubber duck is swept away down a stream. Can his friends from the savannah help him get it back?In this enchanting series, you will find yourself transported to dream-like worlds, following an adorable character on a journey through beautiful twilight lands-perfect for calm bedtimes.Scan the QR code inside to access mindfulness exercises, an audio version of the story, an atmospheric soundscape, and a soothing lullaby.

Review quote:
These enchanting, reassuring and soothing sleepy stories- beautifully written by Sarah Cordingley in consultation with a qualified mindfulness teacher, and gorgeously illustrated by Kamala Nair- transport youngsters to atmospheric, dream-like, twilight worlds where they follow the bedtime journeys of adorable animal characters… The ideal wind-down after a busy day!

Biographical note:
Sarah Cordingley worked in picture-book publishing for many years before moving to Surrey and becoming a freelance editor and writer. She has written an array of stories in prose and rhyme and loves working on books for young children that will hopefully inspire a love for reading. Her favourite things include building Lego with her two sons, muddy walks with her Labrador and digging in the garden. Kamala Nair grew up in Kerala, India surrounded by exotic wildlife, stunning beaches, lush green hills, and turquoise backwaters. She is a professional architect and children”s book illustrator. Her works are inspired by a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.

Promotional headline:
Prepare for a good night”s sleep with Little Elephant in this calming bedtime series

Review quote: previous edition:
`These enchanting, reassuring and soothing sleepy stories- beautifully written by Sarah Cordingley in consultation with a qualified mindfulness teacher, and gorgeously illustrated by Kamala Nair- transport youngsters to atmospheric, dream-like, twilight worlds where they follow the bedtime journeys of adorable animal characters… The ideal wind-down after a busy day!”Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post

Publisher’s notice:
Sarah Cordingley worked in picture-book publishing for many years before moving to Surrey and becoming a freelance editor and writer. She has written an array of stories in prose and rhyme and loves working on books for young children that will hopefully inspire a love for reading. Her favourite things include building Lego with her two sons, muddy walks with her Labrador and digging in the garden. Kamala Nair grew up in Kerala, India surrounded by exotic wildlife, stunning beaches, lush green hills, and turquoise backwaters. She is a professional architect and children”s book illustrator. Her works are inspired by a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.

Version history:
This soothing story in an atmospheric, dream-like setting is perfect to share at bedtime.Includes expertly written mindfulness exercises, created in consultation with a qualified mindfulness teacher-ideal for helping children to settle down at the end of a busy day and prepare for sleep.Accompanied by audio content accessible via QR code, which includes a reading of the story, mindfulness exercises, a soundscape which can be used while you read the book aloud, and a lullaby.