Sam, Now Sleep!

Ylva Karlsson & Hanna Klinthage

Sam can’t sleep. When dad’s finished reading and it’s time to turn the lights off, Sam can tell that tigers are coming. And gorillas. And crocodiles. And pikes. And ghosts. Sam is scared and doesn’t want to be alone. His big sister Lily is sitting in the living room, waiting for dad. She takes care of the animals that are sneaking past Sam’s room. All of them are hungry- the gorilla wants a fruit salad, the tiger cares for sausage, and Lily happens to know exactly what to get from the fridge for the ghosts.

With great recognition and lots of humour, Ylva Karlsson portrays a never-ending bedtime routine. Sam, now sleep! is a funny and witty story about inventive children and a father with a grand patience.

“This book nuances the good night motif in a captivating, original and fun way” – BTJ, 4/5

”Sam, now sleep!” is seemingly simple in terms of plot as well as picture, nevertheless tinged by gravity and tradition. //…// You know what? It’s really good.” – Expressen

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