We All Sleep

A celebration of the natural world and our shared connection to it, We All Sleep is a soothing, lyrical journey that captures the magic of day turning to night. From the gentle morning call of the kookaburra to the mysterious howl of the evening dingo, this book weaves together nature and culture in a tender narrative. Beautifully illustrated and written with poetic charm, it's an invitation to slow down and appreciate the world around us-perfect for bedtime or quiet reading times in class.

Against pink skies kookaburra calls . . .
From the œkookaburra calls of the morning to the œdingo howls of the evening, We All Sleep transports readers to a world where all species are dozing under the sky.

Acclaimed mother-and-son-team Sally Morgan and Ezekiel Kwaymullina take readers on a journey through a day, celebrating the interconnectedness of people and animals in lyrical language and sumptuous colour.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces the concept of interconnectedness between humans and animals.
• Supports vocabulary development through poetic and descriptive language.
• Promotes relaxation and emotional regulation through soothing rhythms.
• Encourages appreciation for Australian fauna and environmental awareness.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use for a calm reading session or mindfulness activity.
• Introduce Australian animal species in a science or geography unit.
• Create a nature-inspired art project based on scenes in the book.
• Explore day and night cycles through discussion and sequencing tasks.

Information:

• Ages: 3 years and up
• Authors: Sally Morgan & Ezekiel Kwaymullina
• Format: Picture book