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Goodnight, Starry Night: Bedtime poems inspired by works of art

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Drift into dreamland with lyrical poems inspired by works of art

This magical bedtime collection from award-winning Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho transforms famous artworks into soothing lullaby-like poems perfect for ending the day peacefully. Each of the 14 gentle poems is inspired by a calming work of art—from Van Gogh's swirling Starry Night to David Hockney's peaceful Sleeping Dogs, Vivian Maier's tender Woman with Baby, and Faith Ringgold's dreamy quilted artwork of Cassie Lightfoot flying against the night sky.

Beautifully illustrated by Allison Colpoys, this unique book pairs each artwork with Coelho's lyrical poetry that calms the mind, relaxes the body, and soothes the soul.

More than just a bedtime book, this thoughtful collection introduces children to diverse artists and art forms. With expert advice from art psychotherapist Mary Rose Brady on the science of sleep and how to facilitate sweet dreams, this is both a celebration of art and poetry and a practical guide to peaceful bedtimes.

Suitable for children aged 3-6 years.

Format: 40 pages, hardcover, full colour illustrations

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What's Included:

14 bedtime poems inspired by famous artworks
Full-colour reproductions of art by Van Gogh, Hockney, Kusama, Ringgold, and others
Expert guidance on sleep science and bedtime routines from art psychotherapist Mary Rose Brady
Beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Allison Colpoys

About the Creators:
Joseph Coelho is the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024, an award-winning poet who has won the CLiPPA Poetry Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Allison Colpoys is an award-winning illustrator based in Melbourne.

Awards & Recognition

Joseph Coelho is the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024, an award-winning performance poet, playwright, and children's author whose work includes the critically acclaimed Luna Loves series and CLiPPA Poetry Award winner "Werewolf Club Rules."

School Library Journal praised it as a book where "the pairing where the magic happens... neat poems with neat art."

Product Specifications

SKU: 9780500653333

Author: Joseph Coelho

Illustrator: Allison Colpoys

Consultant: Mary Rose Brady (Art Psychotherapist)

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 40 pages, full colour

Age Range: 3-6 years

Publication Date: September 2024

Themes: Poetry, Art, Bedtime, Mindfulness

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